Luba Dolgopolsky
St. Thomas
Summary
As a lifelong educator and development professional, I strive to provide the very best for my organization and everyone I serve — students, colleagues, board members and prospective new clients. My diverse multi-cultural life experience has fostered my ability to easily connect and build rapport with people of all ages and backgrounds. Having taught in a variety of educational settings for the past 22 years, I am able to adapt to the specific needs of the student body that I teach. I have taught at the university level as well as private and public schools, after school programs, churches, and music schools. I have engaged my students in the art of music performance, scholarship and personal expression through the art of vocal and piano performance, as well as the study of theory, composition, improvisation and carefully and sequentially selected repertoire. I believe the best teachers are those who put their heart and soul into the development of their students and themselves. Teaching has honed my ability to effectively communicate, understand individual needs and make personal connections that help to further each student's journey of personal growth and development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Music
University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)
01.2013 - Current
- Studio piano and voice instruction Majors & Non- Majors
- Courses taught: Theory Level I, II & III
Sight Singing/Ear -Training
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Developed and implemented curriculum for undergraduate music courses.
Directed Concert Choir
Gift Shop Manager
Hebrew Congregation of St Thomas
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal inventory management and customer satisfaction.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms for merchandise acquisition.
- Streamlined store processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs through effective resource allocation.
- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere, promoting repeat business through exceptional customer experiences.
Office Manager and Receptionist
St. Thomas Swimming Association
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Recruited 100 New Students
- Managed Social Media, Website, and Newsletter.
- Developed personal relationships with families in need
- Managed scheduling for all staff and students ensuring optimal coverage for swim programs and events.
- Reviewed and processed scholarship applications.
Music Educator
St. John School of the Arts
01.2003 - 01.2017
- Directed elementary and high school girls choir at Gift Hill School under the auspices of the arts school.
- Voice and piano instructor. Taught children and adults, ages 12 - 35, in classical, jazz and pop genres.
- Songwriting Instructor. Developed Middle School songwriting curriculum with guest artist Terre Roche through an ASCAP Foundation grant. Collaborated and co-taught with guest songwriter, Terre Roche.
King-Low and Heywood-Thomas School
01.2006 - 01.2008
- General Music Pre-K - 5th grade (Kodaly and Orff based curriculum).
P.S. 166
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Directed choir for K - 2nd grade.
- Taught individual voice lessons in after-school enrichment program
Group Piano Instructor
Settlement Music School
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Developed and implemented group piano curriculum for children ages 5 – 13.
Education
MA - Music Education
Columbia University, Teachers College
New York, NY01.2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Music Performance
The New School, Jazz & Contemporary Music Program
New York, NY01.2000
Skills
- University-level educator
- Skilled performer
- Inventory Management/Sales
- Store operations
LANGUAGES
Russian - Fluent in spoken and written word.
Timeline
Gift Shop Manager
Hebrew Congregation of St Thomas
03.2025 - Current
Office Manager and Receptionist
St. Thomas Swimming Association
06.2020 - 11.2022
Adjunct Professor of Music
University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)
01.2013 - Current
King-Low and Heywood-Thomas School
01.2006 - 01.2008
P.S. 166
01.2005 - 01.2006
Music Educator
St. John School of the Arts
01.2003 - 01.2017
Group Piano Instructor
Settlement Music School
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Music Performance
The New School, Jazz & Contemporary Music Program
MA - Music Education
Columbia University, Teachers College
Yoga, Holistic Nutrition
I am a life long practitioner of Yoga and Holistic Lifestyle & Nutrition.
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Extensive performance experience as a singer and pianist in a wide variety of genres, including jazz, reggae, r&b, pop, folk and classical.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Voice Lessons, Neal Harrelson NY, NY
Voice Science Conference, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, Summer 2018
Kodaly Certification, Level 1&2, New York University, New York, NY, 2006, 2007
Orff Certification, Level 1, Trevor Day School, New York, NY, 2006
Piano Pedagogy Conference, Longy School of Music, Cambridge, MA, 2003
Kindermusic Certification 2002
Dalcroze Workshops, Lucy Moses School of Music, New York, NY, 2002- 2005