Sarah Beglen, Soprano/Educator

sbeglen@indiana.edu (708) 369-1230 La Grange, IL

Skills: Music Education, Vocal Performance, Choral Conducting, Piano, Arts Administration, Canvas, Microsoft Office
Suite, Google for Work, iMovie, Sibelius, Highly Organized, Professional, Strong Empathy, Problem Solver

Education
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Expected May 2017
BME Choral Music Education GPA: 3.66
IES Abroad Vienna, Austria Fall 2015
Vocal Performance and Arts Management
Lyons Township High School June 2013
Certifications
Illinois Professional Educator License with Music Endorsement Expected July 2017
EdTPA Expected July 2017
CPR October 2016 - Present
Professional Experience
Bloomfield School District, Bloomfield, IN Spring 2017
Student Teacher: K-12 Music
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Sole responsibility for general music, 1 and 2 grades. Developed and taught unit in Jazz history and
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appreciation for grades 9-12. Team taught: general music, 4 and 8 grades; high school chorus; and three extra-
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curricular vocal ensembles, 4 12 grades. Adapted a variety of state and national standards for lessons and
curriculum development. Facilitated formal and informal assessments, promoted collaborative learning, created
personalized learning and differentiated instructional activities. Demonstrated a strong understanding of local
school community. Engaged in ongoing professional development.
Indiana University Childrens Choir, Bloomington, IN Fall 2016
Music Teaching Assistant
Instructed students in proper vocal technique. Led warm-ups, auditions, and vocal testing.
Boys and Girls Club Bloomington, Bloomington, IN Spring 2015
Music Teaching Assistant
IU NAfME chapter community engagement project. Planned and executed weekly general music lessons for
grades 1-2.
American Music Institute, Clarendon Hills, IL Summer 2015
Administrative Intern/Teacher
Helped launch AMI Mini Campus, co-coordinated and taught AMI Summer Music Camp, managed employee
schedules, managed tuition payment system, reported metrics and data, managed Instagram account, spliced
recital videos in iMovie, communicated daily with current students/parents, new student recruitment and was a
substitute piano teacher.
Fifth House Ensemble, Chicago, IL Summer 2014
Education Intern
Updated website focusing on recent residencies in Chicago Public Schools. Spliced teaching and residency
interview videos in iMovie.
Lyons Township High School, La Grange, IL Summer 2010, 2013, 2014
Choral Camp Assistant Teacher
Professional Affiliations
Alpha Gamma Delta, Indiana University January 2014 Present
Ritual Coordinator and President of Nutrition Committee
National Association for Music Educators August 2013 Present
Student National Association of Teachers of Singing August 2013 Present
American Choral Directors Association August 2013 Present
Community Engagement
Re-Imagining Opera for Kids - Indiana University August 2016 Present
Performer and Program Developer
First Presbyterian Church, La Grange - Vacation Bible School 2006 Present
Music Director, Skit Director and Teacher
Jacobs School of Music Admissions Ambassador August 2014 - Present

Interests: The Body Project, CHAARG, Running, Hiking, Traveling