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EDUCATION Bachelor of Music, Teacher Licensure [FALL 2019]

Eastern Illinois University; Charleston, IL
Concentration in Instrumental Music;
Major GPA: 4.0; Cumulative GPA: 3.82; Magna Cum Laude

TEACHING K-6 General Music Teacher [FALL 2020 - PRESENT]

EXPERIENCE
John Muir Elementary, Title 1 School
Schaumburg Consolidated District 54 - Hoffman Estates, IL
● Creates and implements a diverse musical curriculum for over 400 students in remote,
hybrid, and in-person settings
● Coordinates and directs student concerts to showcase student learning and performance
● Develops lesson plans and instructs classes for students with intellectual and physical
disabilities; self-contained and integrated
● Implements SEL lessons while co-facilitating with the classroom teacher
● Utilizes technology to enhance student learning and engagement
● Demonstrates excellent communication, collaboration, flexibility, time management
skills, and professionalism
● Created and teaches an after-school Drama Club for 5th and 6th graders
● Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment with clearly outlined expectations
and positive reinforcement techniques
● Participates in professional development opportunities and weekly collaborative team
planning
● Maintains a positive and healthy rapport with students, as well as a supportive and
enthusiastic classroom environment
● Establishes and communicates clear learning objectives and developed assessment and
student growth plans
● Communicative with parents and families on a regular basis
● Uses various social media platforms to showcase classes and student achievements
● Creates and participates in unique community activities

TEACHING Long-Term Substitute Band Teacher [SPRING 2020]

EXPERIENCE Prairie Knolls Middle School, Central 301 District - Elgin, IL
(CONT.)
● Long-term substitute teacher for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade band
● Directed both full band and pull-out lessons
● Educated students with concert literature and method book exercises, as
well as warm-ups that strengthen fundamental skills necessary for
growth and improvement
● Conducted band concerts to showcase student learning and
performance
● Responsible for minor instrument repair and parent communication
● Facilitated online Remote Learning during COVID-19 Quarantine to ensure
continuation of students’ unhindered education
 Substitute Teacher [SPRING 2020]
St. Charles District 303 - St. Charles, IL
● Sub for elementary, middle, and high school at multiple locations
● Executed lesson plans given by classroom teacher to fulfill students’ education in band,
orchestra, choir, general music, and other non-music subjects

TEACHING Student Teacher [FALL 2019]

EXPERIENCE Wredling Middle School D303 – St. Charles, IL
(CONT.)
Geneva High School D304 - Geneva, IL
● Taught seven concert bands, one honor band, and three jazz groups,
grades 6 – 8
● Designed warm-ups to improve group and individual skills, taught
differentiated lessons on music fundamentals, and worked with students
on concert literature to prepare for performance
● Co-taught a 119 member high school marching band and 60 member
concert band, grades 9 – 12
● Wrote, designed, and executed original marching drill and music for
performance
● Taught AP Music Theory to grades 9 – 12
● Utilized piano and technological skills for differentiated instruction
● Led sectionals for woodwinds, brass, and percussion to improve skills specific to the
instrument

RELATED Illinois Music Education Conference Clinic Presenter [2017 - 2019]

EXPERIENCE Peoria Civic Center – Peoria, IL
● Presented a clinic entitled Headshots, Digital Media, and Materials for
Positive Promotion: Professional Development Tips for Teachers
ORGANIZATIONS
National Association for Music Educators (NAfME) [2017 – 2019]
● President of EIU NAfME Chapter [SPRING 2018 – FALL 2018]
● Treasurer of EIU NAfME Chapter [FALL 2017 – SPRING 2018]
● NAfME Host Chapter of Illinois Music Educator Conference ‘18/’19

KAPPA KAPPA PSI, Honors and Service Band Fraternity [2017 – 2019]
● Vice President [SPRING 2018 – SPRING 2019]
● Music Director [FALL 2017 – SPRING 2018]

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