Jacob S.

Till
tilljacob99@gmail.com | (563) 513-9969 | 103 Edward Ave. Bellevue, Iowa 52031

EDUCATION

Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa May 2022

Bachelor of Arts: Music Education
• Overall GPA: 3.9 / 4.0
• Dean’s List, Consecutively Fall 2018 – Fall 2022
• Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

Certifications: Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, Safe Environment, Dyslexia Overview

STUDENT TEACHING

Irving Elementary, Dubuque, Iowa January 2022 – March 2022

Elementary General Music
• Co-planned and co-taught daily music instruction with all students Kindergarten through 5th grade
aligned to state and district standards
• Individually delivered effective classroom instruction that integrated singing, listening, moving, and
playing for all students using differentiated instruction styles
• Co-created formative and summative assessment tools to check for student understanding
• Implemented Kodály, Dalcroze, Suzuki, and Orff teaching methods

Western Dubuque High School, Epworth, Iowa March 2022 – Present

High School General Music

ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCES

Private Piano Instructor, Bellevue, Iowa August 2018 – Present

• Provided direct and individualized instruction to nine students weekly students 1st grade through
6th grade
• Cultivated relationships with students and their parents
• Enhanced student’s musical literacy and understanding of musical concepts

Archdiocese of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa June 2019 – August 2019

Totus Tuus Missionary
• Planned catechetical lessons for students 1st grade through 6th grade
• Provided personal witness and self-reflections to students 7th grade through 12th grade
• Organized student-led liturgies in seven different parishes across the Archdiocese of Dubuque
• Served as Team Lead Musician

St. Columbkille Elementary, Dubuque, Iowa April 2021 – May 2021

Substitute Teacher
• Effectively executed lessons plans put in place by music teacher
• Implemented, created, and provided instruction following the set curriculum
ADDITIONAL MUSIC, WORK, & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Loras College Spiritual Life, Dubuque, Iowa October 2018 – December 2021
Liturgical Music Intern
• Planned, organized, and led Praise and Worship Adoration for all students on campus
• Conducted an audition process for the Praise and Worship team
• Selected and prepared music for Sunday and weekday liturgies on campus
• Effectively scheduled and organized events working in conjunction with the Spiritual Life staff, which
included Dr. Michael Bagby and chaplains, Fr. Andrew Marr and Fr. Dustin Vu
• Created a video series for Spiritual Life collaborating with the Marketing Department

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bellevue, Iowa 2012 – Present

Liturgical Musician
• Provided music for weekend liturgies
• Assisted couples preparing for marriage in selecting music for their ceremony
• Worked with families and local funeral homes to help assist with funeral liturgies
• Enhanced Adoration during Parish Missions and Summer Camps with music

Loras College Spiritual Life, Dubuque, Iowa Fall 2022

Antioch Director
• Conducted an interview process for potential team members
• Facilitated team meetings for peers prior to the retreat
• Fostered relationships with current and new students, as well as members of the community

Loras College Concert Choir, Dubuque, Iowa Spring 2020 – Fall 2021
Student Conductor
• Effectively led warm ups at weekly rehearsals
• Provided instruction for peers on three musical selections
• Worked collaboratively with accompanist, Dr. Michael Bagby and director, Dr. Jeremiah Cawley
• Conducted three different musical selections at Loras College concerts

St. Columbkille Elementary, Dubuque, Iowa Fall 2019 – Present

Accompanist
• Played for Christmas and Spring Concerts
• Accompanied the 4th and 5th grade choir
• Fostered professional relationships with school principal and music teacher

COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

Scholarship Recipient | Breitbach Catholic Thinkers & Leaders

President | Duhawkappella
Ambassador | Loras Student Admission Ambassador
Choir Member, Tenor Soloist, Student Conductor | Loras College Choirs
Band Member, Soloist | Loras College Jazz Band
Lead Role: Leaf Coneybear | Loras Players: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Outreach Director | Loras College Dance Marathon