RESUME
Summary
Instrumental music educator with a passion for bringing music to students of all ages.
Experienced with lesson planning, instruction and evaluation of students in grades elementary through college.
Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching 2016
The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID GPA: 4.0
Bachelors of Arts in Music Education Instrumental Emphasis 2015
The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID GPA: 3.58
Certification 2015
Standard Secondary with K-12 Endorsement in Music
Teaching Experience
Greenleaf Friends Academy, 7th-12th Grade Choir, 9th-12th Grade Band Spring 2016
Student Teacher, Greenleaf, ID
Directed three choirs and the jazz band
Assisted with planning Choir Tour to Portland, OR
Assisted with planning and preparation for various fundraisers
Constant collaboration with lead teacher to construct and evaluate curriculum
Idaho Arts Charter School, 5th-12th Grade Band Fall 2015
Student Teacher, Nampa, ID
Incorporated a diverse subject content and connected them to music repretoire
Created unique and meaningful lessons to support student growth
Provided a supportive environment for developing positive social interaction
Constant collaboration with lead teacher to construct and evaluate curriculum
Caldwell Adventist Elementary School, 5th-8th Grade Band 2013 - 2015
Band Director, Caldwell, ID
Taught beginning band two days a week.
Taught intermediate band two days a week.
Developed performance programs lead by annual performances.
Field Experience
Idaho Arts Charter School, 5th-12th Grade Band Spring 2015
Observed band director during instruction
Discussed teaching techniques and outcomes
Prepared for Student Teaching
Jefferson Middle School, 6th-8th Grade Band Spring 2013
Observed band director during instruction
Discussed teaching techniques and outcomes
Taught three lessons
Middleton Middle School, 6th-8th Grade Choir Fall 2012
Observed choir director during instruction
Discussed teaching techniques and outcomes
Taught one lesson
Administrative Assistant & Flutes/Piccolos Coordinator
Seattle All-City Marching Band 2012 - 2013
Worked directly with twenty high school students in the flute/piccolo section during summer marching program
Responsible for lesson planning, music instruction and marching instruction
Responsible for the administrative coordination for 150 students and 20 volunteer staff members
President & Founder of the College of Idaho Drumline
The College of Idaho 2012 - 2015
Created new Drumline club focused on including non-music students in music
Developed a club structure, recruited students, and tailored pieces to the strengths of the group
Worked with student senate and C of I administration to develop funding for drumline equipment
Successfully planned, executed and produced a benefit concert for fundraising purposes
Office Assistant
WPX Delivery Solutions 2012 - Present
Prepared & processed payroll, new hire documentation, accounts payable & acccounts receivable
Assisted Executive Administrative Assistant and Executive staff as needed
Memberships & Affiliations
Member, National Association for Music Education; College Collegiate Level
Member, Caldwell Fine Arts
Outstanding Band Senior Award
Outstanding Music Senior Award
Performing Groups and Ensembles
College of Idaho Pep Band 2014 - 2016
College of Idaho Campus Ministries Worship Team 2014 - 2015
College of Idaho Chamber Music Trio 2013
College of Idaho Drumline 2012 - 2015
College of Idaho Concert Band 2012 - 2016
Midway Community Covenant Worship Team 2008 - Present
Seattle All-City Marching Band 2005 - 2011