Josie Garner

9613 Landcastle Drive Ashland, VA 23005 | josiegarner02@gmail.com | (804)-238-3754

Education

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia 2018 - 2022

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, G.P.A. 3.56

Hanover High School, Mechanicsville, Virginia 2014 - 2018

Advanced Studies Diploma, G.P.A. 3.89

Work Experience

Caregiver, Harrisonburg, Virginia May - August 2021

● Worked in home as a caregiver for a child with a developmental disability
Camp Counselor, JMU Summer Band Camps, Harrisonburg, Virginia July 2021
● Five-day, overnight Drum Major camp held at James Madison University
Classroom Distance-Learning Facilitator, James Madison University January - May 2021
● Worked with JMU professors in 2 subject areas to help facilitate hybrid learning

Related Experience

Student Teacher, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Midlothian, Virginia January - May 2022

● Cosby High School with David Holley

● Bailey Bridge Middle School with Sarah Edwards
Drum Major, Marching Royal Dukes, Harrisonburg, Virginia 2021 - 2022
● Worked on a team of five serving over 490 members of the organization
● Facilitated rehearsals, activities, and assisted with MRD logistics

Gemeinschaft Home Student Music Teacher, Harrisonburg, Virginia January - March 2020
● Work with recently incarcerated men to teach them songwriting
20+ Hours of Practicum Experience 2019-2021
● Observed and participated in band, orchestra, and general music classes at:
○ Waterman Elementary School, Luray Middle School, Harrisonburg High School,
Broadway High School, and JMU Young Children’s Program

Professional Affiliations

Member, Sigma Alpha Iota Professional Music Fraternity