231 Eagle Drive · Cranberry Township, PA

Emily Grus (412) 965-0594 · nicolettefantinex1@gmail.com

Electronic Portfolio: https://emilynicolettefantin.weebly.com
Education
Youngstown State University-Dana School of Music, Youngstown, OH
Master of Music Education, Thesis Track, Concentration: Piano, GPA: 4.0, August 2018-May 2020
Grove City College, Grove City, PA
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Concentration: Piano, GPA: 3.6, August 2014-May 2018
Certification: Music PreK-12 (Instructional I)
Teaching Experience
Building Substitute, Fall 2021
Hampton Township Middle School
Long-Term Substitute, Spring 2021
Boyce Middle School, Upper St. Clair School District, General Music (GM)/Chorus
Long-Term Substitute, Fall 2020
West Mifflin Area Middle School, Chorus/GM
Graduate Assistant to Undergraduate Music Classes, Fall 2018-Spring 2020
YSU, Class Piano, Middle School Methods, Foundations of Music Education, High School Methods
Student Teaching, Spring 2018
West Middlesex High School, Chorus/GM; Shenango Elementary School, Vocal/GM
Field Work Experience, 2015-2017
Carson Middle; O’Hara Elementary; Hillview Elementary
Preschool Teacher, Summer and Winter Breaks, 2015-2020
Northmont Child Development Center; Happy Faces Children’s Center
Work Experience
Upper Division Admissions, Youngstown State University, Fall 2019-May 2020
Advise students entering into 4000 level classes and assist faculty with the interview process
Pre-clinical Placement Assistant, Youngstown State University, Fall 2019-May 2020
Match students with host teachers in regional schools; advise on scheduling and professionalism
Pit Accompanist, Youngstown State University, Spring 2019
Accompanying in the pit for the spring musical, Into the Woods
Accompanist for Instrumentalists and Vocalists
Youngstown State University, 2018-2020; Grove City College, 2015-2018
Music Department Associate, Grove City College, 2015-2018
Recital/concert ushering and recording; administrative and facilities duties
Musical Experience
Private Studies: Piano, Organ, Violin, 2014-2020
Senior Recital: Grove City College, Fall 2017
Musical Ensembles: Orchestra, violin; Chapel Choir, alto; Marching/Concert Band, saxophone, 2014-2018
Workshops: Dalcroze, Anthony Molinaro; Orff, BethAnn Hepburn, 2016-2018
Honors and Awards/Involvement
OMEA Professional Development Conference’s Graduate Research Roundtable, January 2020
Honorable Mention in Dana Young Artist Competition, November 2019
Conducting Grove City College Symphonic Orchestra, February 2018
Winner, Grove City College Annual Concerto Competition/Performance, October 2016/February 2017
PMEA and OMEA Member, 2015-2020