Sara Araujo

Professional Summary

Dedicated and experienced music educator with a passion for fostering a lifelong love of music in students of all ages and abilities. Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive curricula and engaging lesson plans. Adept at creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, with specialized experience teaching students with disabilities.

Education

  • Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and Performance Baylor University, Waco, Texas Anticipated: April 2027

  • Master of Music in Piano Performance Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan Completed: April 2024

  • Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance National Conservatory of Music of Mexico Completed: May 2020

Teaching Experience

  • Graduate Associate Position Baylor University, Waco, Texas 2025-present

    • Conduct group lectures for Beginning Class Piano and Undergraduate Piano courses.

    • Provide private lessons to undergraduate non-music majors.

    • Lead children's group and private lesson programs at the piano laboratory (PLP).

  • Piano Teacher The Suzuki Academy of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan 2023-2025

    • Instructed around 20 students aged 4-15, in individual lessons.

    • Prepared students for recitals and performances.

  • Graduate Assistantship Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 2022-2024

    • Taught group lectures for Piano I (MUS 1020, 1030), Piano II (MUS 1200), Keyboard Fundamentals (MUS 1210), and Advanced Keyboard Musicianship (MUS 3200, 3210).

    • Prepared Music Education and Music Therapy majors for Piano Proficiency exams.

  • Inclusive Arts Program (PRAI) Mexico 2019-2021

    • Provided piano and music lessons to children and young adults with physical disabilities and those on the spectrum.

    • Completed specialized training in creating inclusive learning environments and conflict management.

    • Organized and facilitated student recitals with fellow faculty members.

  • Private Piano Studio Kalamazoo, Michigan and Mexico 2016-2024

    • Instructed students aged 3 to 45 in private lessons.

    • Taught piano and music theory, with a focus on beginner and early intermediate levels.

    • Prepared students for performances and recitals.

Additional Experience & Certifications

  • MTNA Collegiate Chapter Treasurer Western Michigan University

  • Teaching Training Inclusive Arts Program (PRAI)

  • Piano Pedagogy Course Level I The Gorin Institute

  • English-Spanish Translation Diploma Intercontinental University, Mexico City

Skills

  • Piano Pedagogy: Curriculum development, lesson planning, student engagement, recital coordination.

  • Technical Proficiency: Piano performance, ensemble playing, accompaniment,  music theory, musicianship skills.

  • Inclusive Teaching: Experience with students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.

  • Languages: Spanish (native), English (proficient), French (advanced).