BRIANA CLARK

Clark2be@dukes.jmu.edu

I intend to get a job anywhere from grade 6-12 teaching orchestra. With this position I will educate
future Musicians and create future leaders.

TEACHING/JOB EXPERIENCE
APRIL 2018- JUNE 2023
SALES ASSOCIATE, RACK ROOM SHOES
At this job I have worked as a senior sales associate for two years. This is a fast-paced
environment where leadership is often needed. I exhibit great customer service and the ability to
work under pressure.

JUNE 2023- PRESENT

ASSISTANT MANAGER, RACK ROOM SHOES
Promoted from the previous position, I served as Assistant Manager, leading a team, executing
daily tasks by communicating expectations as well as interviewing for new hires.

FALL 2021
YOUNG CHILDRENS PROGRAM
The Young Childrens Program is a before Pre-k learning environment where students in the ages
3-5 years old had the opportunity to learn the violin. This program was a great hands-on learning
opportunity to figure out how to capture the young minds and make the violin fun.

EDUCATION
AUGUST 2020- PRESENT
BACHELORS IN MUISC EDUCATION, JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
 Currently I have a 3.537 GPA.
 Deans list in 2021 and 2023
 Co-principal of JMU symphony Fall 2023
 Recipient of First Generation and Gear Up Scholarship

AUGUST 2016- JUNE 2020

DIPLOMA, WILLIAM FLEMING HIGH SCHOOL
 I graduated with a 3.8 GPA and an advanced Diploma.
 Member of the Honors Orchestra
 Concert Master for three years
ACTIVITIES
 Fall of 2021, Volunteered at the Strasburg All County Orchestra event.
 Fall of 2021, held an instrument showcase for the students of the Young Childrens Program.
 Fall of 2021, Played violin in the pit for Don Giovanni Opera.
 Spring of 2021, Participated in a master class with the Violinist of the Amernet String quartet.
 Spring 2022, Had two perspective Music Education students shadow me for the day.
 Summer 2022, Played a two-hour wedding gig.
 Fall 2022, Visited a middle school class in my hometown and led a warmup with the 6 th and 8th
grade classes as they were preparing for auditions.
 Spring 2023, Played second violin in the Dvorak String Quintet No. 2
 Spring 2023, Taught strangers the violin on the campus of JMU with my classmates.
 Spring 2023, Played Beethoven Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” for a peer’s graduate recital.
 Fall 2023, Served as Social Media Coordinator for the JMU American String Teacher Association
chapter.
 Fall 2023, Performed in a master class for the Sphinx quartet.
 Fall 2023, performed senior violin recital.