William Tyler Shepard

CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION: Wright State University, Dayton, OH, M.M. Music Education, 5/15 B. M. in Music Education/Guitar, 11/11 TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Music Department, Wright State University 8/13-present Teach Guitar Methods course for vocal Music Education majors, Fall 2013 Performed in Faculty Smorgasbord Recital Assist Music Education Coordinator with edTPA workshops for student teachers Co-presented breakout session on edTPA at 2014 Ohio Music Educators Association annual conference Coordinate with Music Education Faculty to plan for Guest Lecturers and other Music Ed events Prepare building, greet guests, and facilitate accompanist running on Audition Days Supervise student workers and cater to performers needs for recitals and concert events Oversee setup and teardown of rehearsal space for Chamber and University Symphony orchestras Proctor band auditions Facilitate distribution of parts for new pieces of music for Band and Orchestra programs Adjunct Guitar Instructor, Cedarville University Teach Contemporary Guitar lessons for Music majors and Worship majors 8/13-present LICENSURE: State of Ohio Department of Education (3/12) Music, K-12

Guitar Instructor, Piano Preparatory School, Beavercreek, OH 8/12-present Utilize organization and communication skills in teaching Beginning Guitar classes for various ages Inspire private lesson students to strive for excellence in classical and contemporary musical styles Guest Lecturer/Guitar Instructor, Wright State University, Dayton, OH Team-taught Music Education majors in Orchestra Strings & Guitar Methods class Substitute Teacher, Centerville City Schools Substituted in music and non-music classrooms for varying grade levels Substitute Instructor, Wright State University Taught Guitar II/I class, helping students with guitar technique and improvisation 8/12-11/12 11/12-6/13 1/12, 1/13

Substitute Teacher, Kettering City Schools 2/12 Substituted in 1st grade classroom, helping students with reading pronunciation and comprehension Student Teacher, Cline Elementary,Centerville City Schools 8/11-11/11 Developed and taught lessons for grades 1-5 Made plans and conducted songs for Veterans day assembly for students, teachers, and parents Helped plan and organize Holiday Walk in which students performed for various community members Introduced music of different cultures to show the importance of respect, compassion and caring Planned group circle games incorporating singing and movement that encourage fun and community Collaborated with cooperating teacher in starting School of Rock guitar club for students Coached 4th and 5th grade Chorusmembers during lunch, planning times, and after school Communicated professionally with colleagues, students, and parents via mail, e-mail, and conversation Student Observer, Oakwood High School Conducted section rehearsals, helping students match tone, articulation, and musical style 1/113/11

Listened to and assessed student performance tests Engaged students creativity and critical thinking in asking them about various nuances of performance Prepared and organized festival band music to be sent out to band directors

STEAM3,WSU and Stivers School for the Arts 9/0912/09 Developed two 3-day interdisciplinary unitsone of which we taught in a 7th grade Science classroom Presented a participatory lesson to Ohio Governors wife and other special guests of Wright State LEADERSHIP AND TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE: Summer Day Camp Counselor, St. Anthonys YMCA, YMCA of Dayton, OH 6/138/13 Provided care for 6-12 school age children, as part of larger group of 35-50, in an urban environment Strived to epitomize the YMCAs four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Served as a chaperone on various weekly and one-time field trips Facilitated various games and activities, including musical activities, that are fun and safe for children McCutcheon Music, Centerville, OH 2/12-6/12 Sized beginning band and orchestra students for appropriate instruments Communicated with music educators about Choose-Your-Instrument day Sharpened personal knowledge of products and services, in order to better help customers Provided customer service while processing sale orders, work orders, and rental agreements Maintained inventory of instruments, books, and accessories, checking functionality and appearance Music Leadership Council, Wright State University Assisted and represented Music Department at recruiting, audition, and university events Served as a liaison between music students and music faculty 10/10-11/11

Mens Chorale, Wright State University 1/08-6/11 Performed in large and small vocal groups at various concert events Rehearsed Mens Chorale throughout the quarter on a piece of music for our Spring 2011 concert Conducted Mens Chorale at our Spring 2011concert Advanced vocal skills and pedagogical knowledge Concert Band, Wright State University Conducted Wright State Concert Band, leading various warm-up exercises, Spring 2011 Served as President of student organization, attending WSU Student Government meetings 1/08-6/11

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, Wright State University 9/07-6/11 Shepherded small group of men seeking to know the Bible and to live godly lives Served as Treasurer on Student Board, collecting weekly offering and collaborating with members of group to fund events, 2009-2010 Raised funds and volunteered for Dayton Area Students Helping the Environment (DASH-e), 4-5/10 Attended Student Activist Leadership Training (SALT) conference, 12/07 Low Ropes Facilitator, Outdoor Resource Center--WSU 4/08-6/11 Planned and organized programs for various groups that explore group dynamics Developed and implemented situations in which groups have to use teamwork to solve a problem Stimulated creativity and critical thinking skills within a group, using various props and scenarios Facilitated group discussion during and after activities which helped group members identify what they are learning about themselves, other group members, and the group as a whole Ensured safety and success of groups by communicating clearly with the liaison Trip Leader, Outdoor Resource Center--WSU 9/07-6/11 Prepared logistics keeping in mind gear, participants and environmental factors Planned and led 10-day backpacking expedition to the Grand Canyon, Arizona

Planned and led 6-day backpacking Freshman Outdoor Orientation Trips in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010, facilitating new friendships and ensuring the safety of 8-16 incoming freshman Outdoor Recreation Logistician, Outdoor Resource Center--WSU 1/14present; & 9/07-6/11 Provided immediate customer service for students wanting to sign up for trips, rent gear, or indoor climb Served as representative of outdoor program, promoting our trips, gear rentals, and challenge course HONORS AND AWARDS: Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honorary 11/11-2/12 Served on content and breakout committee to plan Leader2Leader leadership development conference Contacted potential presenters and corresponded with committee to find speakers for conference Student Union Achievement Award, Wright State

SOLO PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: Faculty Smorgasbord Recital, Wright State Department of Music Senior Guitar Recital, Wright State Department of Music Intimate Guitar, Dayton Public Radio 9/13 5/11 4/08

RELEVANT SKILLS: Technology: SMART Board savvy Digital recording interfaces and software Music notation software Digital video interfaces and software

Music Arranging and Transcription Excellent organizational skills Excellent oral and written Communicator Team Player

REFERENCES: Anslinger, Amy Assistant Director of Outdoor Recreation, Wright State University. 937-775-5821. amy.anslinger@wright.edu Burns, Bill Music Educator, Centerville Schools. 937-469-1783. bill.burns@centerville.k12.oh.us Jobert, Bill Coordinator of Music Education, Wright State University. 513-594-3498. william.jobert@wright.edu