SARA PARKS

232 Silver Creek Rd, Lot 23 | Marquette, MI 49855 | (906) 869-7441 | sarparks17@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE High School Choral Director EDUCATION Bachelor of Music Education Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

Expected May 2014

Major: Music Education (Choral Concentration) Vocal performance, diction, choral & instrumental conducting, music theory, music history, ear training, sight singing, educational psychology, diversity, teaching of reading, special education,

SKILLS & ABILITIES Teaching

Taught private voice, piano, & violin lessons to students age 8 through 17 Presented interactive Jazz workshops to local elementary schools Rehearsed & conducted a piece performed by the NMU University Choir Assisted with directing and leading sectionals for a high school show choir camp

Leadership

Served as President of NMU Friends of Jazzcoordinated the annual NMU Jazz Festival, led area outreaches, recruited members, led meetings Directed the NMU Vocal Jazz Ensembleled rehearsals, selected repertoire, directed concert performances

Musical Performance

Vocal Soloist with Marquette Choral Society & NMU University Choir Featured vocalist with the NMU Jazz Band & NMU Jazz Combo Principal roles in NMU Opera Workshop performances & Theatre Production of Les Miserables

EXPERIENCE Receptionist WNMU Public Radio 90 & TV 13

2012 to 2013

Answered phones, greeted guests, assisted with fundraising, responsible for filtering calls, writing radio announcements, data entry, bulk mailings 2010 to 2012

Music Librarian NMU Music Department

Assisted professors with sorting & filing music, responsible for database entry, organizing, copying, and repairing music. 2005 to 2007

Family Teacher Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan

Served as primary caregiver in a group home for troubled youth, taught social skills & independent living skills, wrote treatment plans, communicated with caseworkers, parents, & teachers