This candidate has strong music education experience including student teaching at both the elementary and middle school levels. They demonstrate skills in teaching a variety of instruments and subjects, as well as experience planning lessons and managing student behavior.
This candidate has strong music education experience including student teaching at both the elementary and middle school levels. They demonstrate skills in teaching a variety of instruments and subjects, as well as experience planning lessons and managing student behavior.
This candidate has strong music education experience including student teaching at both the elementary and middle school levels. They demonstrate skills in teaching a variety of instruments and subjects, as well as experience planning lessons and managing student behavior.
This candidate has strong music education experience including student teaching at both the elementary and middle school levels. They demonstrate skills in teaching a variety of instruments and subjects, as well as experience planning lessons and managing student behavior.
SUMMARY: A graduating senior with a passion for music and enthusiasm when educating students. A patient and creative individual with good communication skills with students and staff. Strong foundation in music theory and aural skills, as well as knowledge on all wind, percussion, and modern band instruments. Good organization skills for lesson planning, time management, and room setup.
EDUCATION: Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA Bachelor of Science in Music Education May 2023 GPA: 3.6 Honors/Awards: Department of Music ● Dean’s List Fall-Spring 2019-2023 ● Departmental Honors Spring 2022 ● Delta Alpha SAI Chapter Award Spring 2022
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Annville/Cleona Elementary Schools, Annville, PA March-May 2023 Student Teacher: General Music and Choir ● Teaching general music to first-sixth graders. ● Teaching ukulele, instrument families, recorders, and “Peter and the Wolf” ● Leading the choir rehearsals Elizabethtown Area Middle School, Elizabethtown, PA Student Teacher: 8th grade General Music & Band January-March 2023 ● Taught students how to play the guitar and keyboard. ● Taught wind instruments lessons ● Helped with the bands by playing along with the sections and/or leading rehearsals. Observer: 8th grade General Music & Band September-November 2022 ● Palmyra Area Middle School, Palmyra, PA Observer: Music Class, Band Instrument Lessons January-April 2022 ● Taught ukulele, guitar, and bucket drumming lessons to seventh graders North Side Elementary School, Harrisburg, PA Observer: Music Class September-December 2021 ● Assisted the host teacher with singing lessons and orff instrument lessons ● Taught singing, rhythm, and listening lessons to first graders Southeast/Henry Houck Elementary School, Lebanon, PA Observer: Music Class January-March 2020 ● Assisted the host teacher and observed the students, their interactions, and how the teacher taught. Carmela Steyaert
WORK EXPERIENCE: Spring Valley YMCA, Royersford, PA May-August 2022 Summer Camp Counselor ● Provided campers with activities that promote physical activity, healthy living, new skills, and build self-esteem ● Created a safe environment for campers through rules enforced and counseling activities ● Implemented educational programs for children that promote social skills development and conflict resolution Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA January-December 2022 Symphonic/Marching Band Manager ● Organized and copied music to hand out to band members ● Organized the band library containing many files and musical pieces
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity ● Vice President of Membership, Music Director April 2022-April 2023 ● Teaching students who join the music fraternity ● Choosing pieces to perform in recitals, nursing homes, and cafes ● Leading music rehearsals once a week Luthercare for Kids, Annville, PA Student Teacher (once a week): March-April 2022 ● Taught the students varying music lessons: body percussion, found sounds, orchestral instruments, musical painting, singing and dancing. ACLAMO Family Centers, Pottstown, PA June-August 2017, 2018, 2019 ● Volunteer: Hispanic Children's Camp ● Translated Spanish to English for other workers and parents. Translated English to Spanish for the children. ● Taught lessons to the children, took them on field trips, helped arrange their breakfasts and lunches.
MUSICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
Flute (primary instrument) ● Thirteen years of playing the flute. Studied privately for six years to improve knowledge and technique. ● Performed at church, various ensembles, two recitals during college career
