Benjamin Posedi

(705) 984-2976  benposedi@icloud.com Montreal, Québec

Elementary and Secondary Music Teacher

PROFILE SUMMARY
 Strong leadership instinct, both in the classroom and amongst colleagues
 Lifelong learner committed to professional development and self-improvement
 Experience in diverse musical and educational contexts
 Desire to collaborate with and learn from other educational professionals
 High stress tolerance and ability to adapt under pressure

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education – Specialization in Music (Dean’s Honour List) 2024
McGill University | Montréal, Québec

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Classroom Teaching
 Employs student-centered teaching techniques to develop youth as competent individuals and
musicians
 Draws from multiple educational models to craft culturally relevant and well-rounded instruction
 Utilizes evidence-based classroom management strategies to facilitate a supportive learning space
 Mobilizes musical and educational technologies effectively (creation, assessment as learning)
Musicianship
 Experience teaching and playing classical, jazz, and popular musical traditions (instrumental and vocal)
 Ensemble leadership experience (choir, rock band, concert band)
 Experience songwriting, composing, and arranging for various projects as well as teaching these skills

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private Music Instructor (Piano, Guitar, Voice) 2017 – Present
Various Studios | Montréal QC, Alliston ON, Canada
Student Teacher – Popular Music and Hip-Hop Feb. 2024 – Apr. 2024
James Lyng High School (English Montreal School Board) | Montréal, QC/Canada
Musical Director - Choir Apr. 2021 – Apr. 2023
Tonal Ecstasy A Cappella (McGill University) | Montréal, QC/Canada
Peer Tutor – Aural Skills and Music Theory Apr. 2021 – Apr. 2023
Schulich School of Music (McGill University) | Montréal, QC/Canada
Student Teacher – Instrumental Band and Jazz Band Aug. 2022 – Dec. 2022
John Rennie High School (Lester B. Pearson School Board) | Montréal, QC/Canada
Student Teacher – General Music Apr. 2022 – May. 2022
Bancroft Elementary School (English Montréal School Board) | Montréal, QC/Canada
Little Musicians Instructor Sep. 2021 – May 2021
McGill Conservatory| Montréal, QC/Canada

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Song Writing Faculty Assistant Aug. 2023
Interprovincial Music Camp | Parry Sound, ON/Canada
Accompanist and Choral Scholar Feb 2023 – Jun. 2023
Monday Night Choir | Montréal, QC/Canada
Remote Learning Assistant (Jazz Faculty) Sept. 2020 – Apr. 2021
Schulich School of Music (McGill University) | Montréal, QC/Canada
Volunteer Football Coach Sept. 2018 – Nov. 2018
Banting Memorial High School | Alliston, ON/Canada

AWARDS (HYPERLINKS INCLUDED)

McGill Golden Key Honour Society 2021-Present
Helene Gombay Prize 2023
Phyllis Shapiro Teaching Award 2023
Walter A. & K. Mary Marsh Scholarship in the Faculty of Education 2022
The Carol-Albert and Michael Firestone Scholarship 2020
P. Lantz Scholarship for Excellence in Education in the Arts 2020

PROJECTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Independent Research Project Sept. 2023 – Jan. 2024
 Interviewed five music educators in Greater Montréal to compile report on teaching music to
teenagers
Tribute Song Dec. 2023
 Created musical arrangement for friend’s sick father; organized ensemble of friends to record it
Enriched Educational Opportunity Bursary Jul. 2023
 Applied for and received grant to attend professional development workshop in Wisconsin

REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

Amy Melnychuk Sept. 2023 – Present
Bellamy Music Studio| Montréal, QC/Canada
Gabrielle Smith Sept. 2022 – Present
McGill Music Education Professor | Montréal, QC/Canada