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I am Claudia Ondrusek, a dedicated music educator and performer with over 20 years of experience teaching, directing, and producing music. I have built a career around private lessons, ensemble work, and leading artistic projects, while maintaining a strong focus on student engagement and parental involvement. I enjoy creating dynamic learning environments, coordinating creative teams, and developing programs that foster both technical skill and artistic growth.
I am seeking a stable, dynamic role where I can leverage my teaching, leadership, and cross-cultural experience gained in Brazil and Canada to contribute to a collaborative team. My background mostly in performance, but also in education, project management, and audience-centered programming in diverse settings.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Arts Instructor at North Vancouver Recreation and Culture (NVRC)
November 1, 2025 - PresentProvide private voice lessons and early childhood group music and movement classes; create lesson plans using diverse teaching techniques; engage parents in lessons.
Private Piano Instructor at Wildwood School of Music
September 1, 2024 - PresentProvide in-home piano lessons; plan lessons for ages 6-13.
Opera Director at Self Employment
May 1, 2022 - PresentDirected opera productions and led artistic teams for small productions.
Singer/ Producer at A Nossa Moda (project)
September 1, 2015 - PresentLead singer in a Brazilian music chamber group; produced concerts (2015-2018) and music videos (2019).
Singer at Self Employment
June 1, 2000 - PresentSoloist in opera roles, symphonic concerts, choral works and musical theater concerts.
Teaching Assistant at University of Calgary
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025Assisted in School of Performing Arts courses and drama/vocal practice within SCPA 499 and DRAM offerings.
Private Voice Teacher at Camerata Florianópolis
March 1, 2003 - July 1, 2023Preparing students for auditions; organizing youth opera groups and children's musical theater with vocal and spoken preparation; around 10 opera performances and 3 musicals performed by children.
Private Piano Teacher at Camerata Florianópolis
March 1, 2003 - July 1, 2023Piano initiation focusing on student abilities and development; experience preparing students for university entrance.
Voice Teacher at Associação Coral de Florianópolis
March 1, 2009 - December 1, 2016Teaching vocal technique for choral singing and conducting rehearsals for seniors.
Producer/Director at Polyphonia Institut
March 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016Produced a video documentary on choral singing and education for public schools; wrote the script and secured funding.
Entrepreneur at Arteria
January 1, 2011 - July 1, 2016Production of classical music events: chamber music concerts, opera studio (5 editions) and masterclasses (3 international).
Aldo Baldin Singing Festival and Contest at Aldo Baldin Singing Festival and Contest
April 1, 2011 - November 1, 2014Festival featuring competition, concerts and masterclasses for classical singing repertoire (2 editions); coordinated the artistic team; handled budget with the executive producer.
Singer at Instituto Polyphonia
March 1, 2001 - December 1, 2012Lead soprano at the chamber choir; involved in project development and funding.
Singer / Producer at A Nossa Moda (project)
September 1, 2015 - PresentLead singer in Brazilian Music Chamber group; produced concerts (2015–2018) and music videos (2019).
Artistic Director at Aldo Baldin Singing Festival and Contest
April 1, 2011 - November 1, 2014Festival featuring a competition, concerts and masterclasses for classical singing repertoire; coordinated the artistic team; budget oversight with executive producer.
Education
Master's degree at University of Calgary
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025Voice at Faculdade IBRA
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022Arts Leadership and Management (Professional) at Senac
July 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014Music (Master's degree) at UDESC
March 1, 2009 - February 1, 2011Music - piano (Bachelor's degree) at UDESC
March 1, 1995 - July 1, 2003Drama (Master's degree) at University of Calgary
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025Voice (Post-secondary education) at Faculdade IBRA
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022Arts Leadership and Management (Professional) at Senac - Brasília
July 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014Music (Master's degree) at UDESC - Florianópolis
March 1, 2009 - February 1, 2011Music - piano (Bachelor's) at UDESC - Florianópolis
March 1, 1995 - July 1, 2003Qualifications
Ministry of Culture's creative industry development program
July 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014Arts Leadership and Management (Professional)
July 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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