Laura Vanderveld

Experience

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  Wheaton Symphony Orchestra

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2009

  Cellist
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  Midwest Physical Therapy

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2009

  Technician

  -Assisted physical therapists with patients’ treatment and supervised patient activity -Managed internal computer systems for paperwork such as insurance and referrals-Set up exercise tools as well as electro stimulation and ultrasounds

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  Holland Symphony

  Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Cellist
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  The Music and Dance Suite

  Jun 2013 - now

  Cello and Piano Instructor

  -Design and present fun, motivating classes that explain the fundamentals of music - Educate private as well as group sessions for students age 4 and above - Lead lessons via the Little Mozarts, Alfred, and Suzuki method

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  Music For Healing & Transition Program at Loyola Hospital

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2016

  MHTP Intern

  -Completion of 80 hours of class room time-Fulfilled 45 hours of Independent Practicum -Submission of multiple student recordings-Compiled repertoire list of music to be used with patients-Played for over 150 patients

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  Band For Today

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2016

  Instructor

  -Cultivated a supportive learning environment for students to work as a group and learn piano-Taught lessons via Little Mozart and Alfred methods, providing a balance between discipline and the enjoyment received via the process of music making-Instructed students ranging ages 5-12 in a group setting of classes up to 8 children

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  Pacific Coast Strings

  Oct 2015 - now

  Cellist

  -Perform with classically trained virtuosos at celebrity and destination weddings, luxury corporate events, on television, in recording sessions, and in live performances-Design each performance to best compliment the event, and regardless of genre translate any piece into a beautiful classical string rendition -Play vigorously with a variety of groups either solo or up to 4 people

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  Cellist

  Jan 2016 - now

  Certified Music Practitioner

  -Provides live therapeutic music at the beside to create a healing environment -Works independently without remuneration and respects the staff, their work and the needs of all patients served-Work in Hospitals, other health care institutions, and home care/hospice situations

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  CorePower Yoga

  Mar 2016 - now

  Yoga Instructor

  -Teach a bi-weekly 60-minute heated yoga class that includes weights-Bring positivity and energy to each class, ensuring yogis get the most from their practice -Manage front of house operations such as sales of membership packages and retail merchandise, while providing a friendly customer service

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  Timothy Christian Schools

  Aug 2022 - now

  Orchestra Director