ISAAC COTNOIR

4301 Granada St. Alexandria VA, 22309

isaaccotnoir@gmail.com
703-851-6656

Education
Bachelor in Music Education, James Madison University, 2023
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, 2019

Licensure
- Music Education Grades K-12 (Will be obtained upon graduation from JMU)
Work Experience
Student Teacher - Thomas Harrison Middle School, Harrisonburg High School,
Henley Middle School, Western Albemarle High School, Spring 2023
- Conducted/taught middle and high school orchestra ensembles
- Prepared concert music for assessment season
- Developed educational skills such as classroom management, organization, lesson planning, and parental relations
Production Crew - Forbes Center for the Performing Arts, 2021-2022
- Set up and tear down items onstage
- Work as a backstage hand, opening stage doors and moving items as necessary
- Worked sound and lighting boards during shows
Orientation Peer Adviser - James Madison University, 2020-2021
- Guide first year students through orientation with their transition to JMU
- Supervise a team of FROGs (First Year Orientation Guides)

Violinist - GOT Strings Ensemble, 2019-Present

- Ensemble that plays for weddings and other official events

Professional Organizations
American String Teachers Association (ASTA), 2019-Present
- Offers professional development courses
- Prepares students for future education careers
Knights of Columbus - Events Coordinator and Service Chair, 2019-Present
- Coordinate social and charity fundraising events for the Knights of Columbus
- Plan opportunities for community service for Knights of Columbus members

References
Brian Incheck, Orchestra Director at Thomas Harrison Middle School and Harrisonburg High School
- bincheck@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
Dr. Wanchi Huang, Violin Professor at James Madison University
- huangwx@jmu.edu