OBJECTIVE |
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To work with children and youth in a music and arts educational setting, and to encourage growth in an enthusiastic yet challenging environment. | |||
Education |
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September 2001 – May 2005; Bachelor of Arts Hope College
Major: Instrumental Music Education, K-12 Endorsement Holland, MI June 2005; Kodaly Level I University of St. Thomas Instructors: Jill Trinka, Leigh Anne Mock-Garner, Carol Brown St. Paul, MN June 2008; Responsive Classroom Level I Origins Chapter MN Classroom Management K-5 Instruction St. Paul, MN June 2010 – Present; Master of Arts in Music Education University of St. Thomas Degree Concentration: Kodaly St. Paul, MN Summers only graduate program. Coursework will be completed in 2012 July 2010; Dalcroze Level I University of St. Thomas Instructors: Cynthia Lilley, and Kathy Thomsen St. Paul, MN August 2010; Orff-Schulwerk Level I University of St. Thomas Instructors: Cindy Hall, Jo Ella Hug, Mona Mann Jacque Schrader and Michael Chandler St. Paul, MN June 2011; Kodaly Level II University of St. Thomas Instructors: Dr. Angela Broeker, Carol Brown, Rita Klinger, Daniel LeJeune St. Paul, MN |
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Professional Experiences |
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General Music Teacher | |||
♫ Designed and implemented curriculum and music program
♫ Incorporated Kodaly and music theory skills into the general music classroom and choir. ♫ Include vocal and instrumental music with movement in lessons. Instrumental music includes recorder, Orff instruments, and guitars. ♫ Led afterschool literacy program for 3rd – 8th grades. ♫ Directed before and after school choirs, touring the Twin Cities ♫ Chaired Responsive Classroom committee. ♫ Co-wrote a bilingual multicultural holiday musical and song for choir. Swing Dance and Lindy Hop Instructor ♫ Competed, performed and taught lessons for Lindy Hop and Jazz dance. |
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Folksong Analysis and Retrieval Teacher | |||
♫ Designed and implemented curriculum and lesson plans for teachers in the Kodály certification program through Midwestern State University.
♫ Led lectures on analysis of folk songs appropriate for use in the classroom, pedagogy of folk music, and retrieval and organization of material for best practices. ♫ Taught folksongs and dances from a variety of cultures representative of the United States and skills in analysis and implementation in the classroom. ♫ Graded and provided feedback to each student regarding their analysis work, retrieval and use of folk material. |
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Professional Organizations |
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Member of Organization of American Kodály Educators
♫ Attended various conferences and workshops National Association for Music Educators (MENC) ♫ Hope College MENC chapter secretary (2002 – 2003) ♫ Hope College MENC chapter Vice President (2003 – 2004) ♫ Hope College MENC chapter President (2004 – 2005) ♫ Coordinator of events (2004 – 2005) |
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References |
Upon request
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