Suzanne Eskelund

Music Educator

suzieeskelund@gmail.com
(703) 587-4544
www.suzieeskelund.weebly.com

Education:
Brooklyn College, Brooklyn NY
Graduation
B Mus. in Music Education and Vocal Performance, GPA 3.89
NY Music PreK-12 Initial Certificate

Fall 2012-Spring 2015

May 2015

CAP21 Conservatory, New York, NY

Musical Theatre Certificate Candidate

Fall 2010-Spring 2011

Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA

Bachelor of Arts, Musical Theatre Candidate

Fall 2008-Spring 2010

Student Teaching Experience:

PS 261 Philip Livingston Elementary
Brooklyn, NY
January-March 2015
Cooperating Teacher
Rocco Oppedisano
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General Music Pre-K through 5 Grade
o Designed 4-lesson learning unit introducing musical elements such as
dynamics, tempo, and instrumentation
o Implemented curriculum based on the Kodaly method, involving music
literacy through basic rhythm notation and Solfege syllables with hand signs
o Differentiated instruction for children that need additional support, including
English language learners and special learners
o Utilized Common Core to expand lessons and involve other academic
subjects in the material
4th and 5th Grade Chorus
o Conducted song in Spring Concert
o Taught appropriate warm-ups that improve posture, breathing, and healthy
singing in chest and head voice
o Taught complicated vocal patterns using Solfege syllables
o Taught songs with two and three part divisi and singing in a round
MS 821 Sunset Park Prep Middle
Brooklyn, NY
March-May 15 2015
Cooperating Teacher
Chris Murphy
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8 Grade General Music
o Taught song-writing unit involving Common Core goals in ELA and Social
Studies. Students analyzed lyrics to several songs based on social justice
issues and then created their own songs based on the issues they wanted to
help solve in the world today
o Encouraged technology use in music through programs such as Garage Band

Choir and Theatre Experience:

Bella Voce Singers
Featured Soloist and Choir Member
Conservatory Singers
Featured Soloist and Choir Member
Concert with Jason Robert Brown & Georgia Stitt
Choir Member

2012-2015
2012-2015
April 2011

Select Musical Theatre Roles Include: Princess Winifred- Once Upon a Mattress, Miss
Dorothy- Thoroughly Modern Millie, Gertrude McFuzz- Seussical, Woman 1- I Love You,
Youre Perfect Now Change, Joanne- Vanities, Betsy- Sweet Betsy from Pike

Other Work Experience:

Private Voice Teacher
Created private voice studio
Prepared students for college auditions
Worked on vocal pedagogy and repertoire

March 2013-December 2013

Lego at Rockefeller Center

May 2012-June 2013
Brick Specialist
Created a great retail experience by providing excellent customer service
Build-A-Bear Workshop 5th Ave
May 2011-August 2012
Bear Builder/Party Host
Created memorable experience by helping guests customize their products
Hosted Parties and Charity Events
CAP21 Conservatory
Tutor
Tutored students in Voice & Speech classes (diction, IPA)

August 2010-May 2011

Awards:
Outstanding Choir Student at Brooklyn College 2013-2014
KCACTF Irene Ryan Nominee 2009 and 2010
ACDA Southern Division Honors Choir
VA All-State Choir
VA Governors School for Vocal Performance

Special Skills:
Basic Keyboard, Guitar and Ukulele Skills; Outgoing Personality; Public Speaking;
Cartwheel

Professional Organizations:
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
Secretary of the Brooklyn College Collegiate Chapter 2013-2015
New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)
Music Educators Association of New York City (MEANYC)