MICHELLE CASSO

1133 Taylor ln || Lewisville, Texas 75077 || (806) 679-4305 || mecasso6@gmail.com

EDUCATION
West Texas A&M University Canyon, Texas
Bachelor of Music with Teacher Certification May 2018 Anticipated
 GPA 3.49/4.0

TEXES STATUS
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility-Passed 12/17
All-level Music-Passed 7/17

PROFILE
 Accomplished ensemble musician with experience in Symphonic Band, Orchestra,
and Marching Band as well as small ensembles, such as Brass Choir and Horn Choir
 Skilled in teaching middle school and high school horn players
 Effective small group, sectional instructor, and sub-nonvarsity band
 Proven ability to facilitate head director’s goals and objectives with particular
emphasis on project details, logistics, and organization

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Hebron High School and Creek Valley Middle School Carrollton, Texas
Student Teacher Fall 2017-Spring 2018

Amarillo ISD, Canyon ISD, Hereford ISD Amarillo, Canyon, and Hereford, Texas
Private Lesson Instructor Fall 2015-Summer 2017

Amarillo ISD, Hereford ISD, Tulia ISD Amarillo, Hereford, and Tulia, Texas
Summer Band Director Fall 2015-Spring 2017

WORK HISTORY
Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Canyon, Texas
Customer Service Professional February 2012-April 2017

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

 Dean’s List
 Garner Band and Orchestra Scholarship recipient
 Dr. Pepper Scholarship recipient
 Texas Public Education Grant recipient