Maxwell T.

Rutledge
1450 Alta Vista Street #893, Dubuque, IA 52001
(319) 240-4088 ● maxwell.rutledge@loras.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Graduated May 2023
Loras College ● Dubuque, IA
• Endorsement: K-12 Music
• GPA: 3.965
• Dean’s List: All Semesters

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
9-12 Choir Student Teacher, January 17th-March 10th, 2023
Western Dubuque High School ● Epworth, IA
• Created lesson plans to meet the National Core Arts Standards as they relate to rehearsal
and performance in a choral setting.
• Created and taught lesson plans about different musical periods within the 20th century.
• Taught lesson plans related to learning the guitar and piano.
• Directed a performance of concert choir and show choir.
• Taught lessons related to service learning and community engagement.
9-12 Junior Student Teacher, Spring 2022
Wahlert Catholic High School ● Dubuque, IA
• Worked in a Professional Development School setting.
• Provided time for student reflection and feedback on alternative rehearsal strategies
implemented in the classroom.
• Created a system of reflective practice between myself and my cooperating teacher.
Mentor, Spring 2022
Washington Middle School ● Dubuque, IA
• Mentored a middle school student for ten weeks working on improved academic
performance.
 CONDUCTING EXPERIENCE
Guest Conductor, Spring 2022
• Conducted the New Horizons Band for adults, as well as the Loras College Chamber and
Concert Choirs for rehearsals.
Student Conductor, Fall Semester 2022
• Arranged and conducted Biebl’s Ave Maria for the Loras College Choirs and Wind
Ensemble for their Mysteries of Christmas concert.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Cantor, Fall 2022-Present
Cathedral of St. Raphael ● Dubuque, IA
• Aided in the participation of the Mass through musical leadership.
• Sang in the Cathedral Choir to aid in the participation of the Mass.
AmeriCorps Member: Summer Teen Empowerment Program (STEP), Summer 2022
Multicultural Family Center ● Dubuque, IA
• Worked with teenagers labeled at-risk by working alongside them on activities related to
community involvement, personal identity, local government, and other relevant areas.
Choral Scholar, Fall 2019-Spring 2022
St. John’s Episcopal Church ● Dubuque, IA
• Led the congregation in liturgical participation through musical ministry.

FEATURED MUSIC ENSEMBLES

Wind Ensemble, Fall 2020-Fall 2022
• Played trombone and tuba with the Loras College Wind Ensemble my sophomore
through senior year of college.
Jazz Ensemble, Fall 2019-Spring 2023
• Played trombone and electric bass for the Loras College Jazz Ensemble my freshman
through senior year of college.
Early Music Quartet, Spring 2022
• Sang countertenor for the Loras College Early Music Quartet my junior year of college.
• Sang a wide range of repertoire from the Renaissance and Early Baroque periods.