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Mackenzie Detwiler

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A compassionate, motivated music educator aiming to grow the technical skills and (814) 215-1907
enhance the appreciation of music for young students in a safe and comfortable mackenziekdetwiler@gmail.com
learning environment.

education
Graduation: May THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / Bachelor of Music Education, GPA: 3.660
2023

experience
January 2023- MUSIC EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHER / Williamsport Area School District, Williamsport, PA
June 2023 • Developed music lesson plans for students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, and 12
• Led daily rehearsals and educational activities for all grade levels
• Conducted high school orchestral concerts
• Collaborated with two experienced music teachers to facilitate a safe learning environment

June 2019- DAYCARE WORKER / Tender Love and Care, Altoona, PA


August 2022 • Taught preschool curriculum to 30 students on a daily basis
• Lead classroom activities to assist in the development of cognitive and social skills
• Provided childcare and ensured the safety of all daycare attendees

June 2016- TEACHER’S ASSISTANT / The Atom’s Program, Altoona, PA


July 2017 • Organized lessons and oversaw corresponding hands-on STEM projects
• Supported an educator with classroom management

leadership
August 2022 - TWIRLING COACH / The Showtwirlers Competitive Team, Altoona, PA
present • Choreographed individual and team twirling routines for six students between the ages of five and
ten
• Developed the connection of gross and fine motor skills with cognitive learning
• Led weekly rehearsals and organized local competitions

August 2021 - MAJORETTE CAPTAIN/ Penn State Blue Band, University Park, PA
present • Led daily rehearsals and organized all performances
• Choreographed and taught three different routines weekly to a team of ten collegiate athletes
• Created and developed a national collegiate level program and became the Four-Time National
Collegiate Champions

August 2020 - TREASURER, VICE PRESIDENT / Penn State Society of Bassists, University Park, PA
present • Oversaw all transactions and managed all financial activities
• Organized professional masterclasses and events to develop mastery of the double bass for the
Penn State Double Bass Studio
• Provided consistent communication with the Associated Student Activities office

performance experience
August 2018 - THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY ENSEMBLES / University Park, PA
December 2022 • Philharmonic Orchestra
• Symphonic Wind Ensemble
• Inner and Outer Jazz Dimensions
• Jazz Combo
• Double Bass Choir
• Guitar Ensemble
• Blue Band
awards
October 2022 - THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / University Park, PA
December 2022 • David L Harmon Memorial Endowed Scholarship for the Blue Band
• Philip R and Eleanor C Prutzman Blue Band Scholarship

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