Amanda Parker

7991 County Road D, Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 391-1672 amandaparkermusic@gmail.com amandaparkermusic.weebly.com EDUCATION University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Major: Music Education Emphasis: General and Vocal GPA:

2009-2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Student Teaching

Quarter 3: Unknown Cooperating Teacher: Quarter 4: Platteville Elementary School Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Luanne Rogers

Spring 2014

Pre-Student Teaching
Cuba City Elementary School Mrs. Kelly Nash

Fall 2013

Platteville Childrens Choir

Intern Director: Mrs. Luanne Rogers

2011-2013

Platteville Middle School

Tutor

2012

CLASS-RELATED EXPERIENCE Choral Methods I and II

Developed lesson plans for high school and collegiate choirs following specific guidelines and curricula Delivered lesson plans in front of live ensemble Recorded and reflected on the outcome of lesson plans Adjusted subsequent lesson plans according to reflections and feedback from both peers and instructors

2012-2013

Elementary Music Methods

Researched case studies of other music classroom experiences Learned how to successfully and professionally approach administration, coworkers, and the community Developed curricula for an elementary music classroom Developed, delivered, and reflected upon a 15-minute lesson to 3- and 4-year-old children Gave constructive criticism to peers to motivate improvement Learned the basics of Kodaly and Orff teaching

2012

Vocal Pedagogy
Learned the parts of the body relating to vocal production Learned how to keep the vocal folds healthy Learned how to motivate and train others in proper vocal production Delivered voice lessons to a High School boy and a Middle School girl Learned new teaching techniques relating to vocal production Improved my knowledge of the Alexander Technique

2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE University of Wisconsin-Platteville Information Center

Markee Manager Assisted patrons with technology and room reservations Supervised coworkers Maintained cleanliness and safety of building Communicated with supervisors Followed protocol for emergency procedures - Kept an organized log of events during my shift

2011-2014

Sugar Creek Bible Camp

Staff Member Seasonal Organized schedules and lesson plans for a five day Vacation Bible School On-Site public relations for the Camp Supervised coworkers Transported staff and campers in a safe, responsible manner Improved and implemented proper classroom management techniques Communicated effectively with supervisors Responsible for the care of up to sixty-five children with the assistance of counselors - Maintained a flexible, interactive classroom and schedule

2009-2013

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
First Aid/CPR certified through Red Cross (certificates upon request) Student director for The Wizard of Oz Assisted with cheerleading coaching Taught Sunday School Took Dance for Musical Theatre class Proficient in Piano and Ukulele

REFERENCES Dr. Robert Demaree

(608) 342-1446 demaree@uwplatt.edu

Don Shunkweiler
(608) 734-3113 camp@sgrcreek.org

Kelly Aldworth
(608) 342-6038 aldwortk@uwplatt.edu *Additional References upon request*

Luanne Rogers
(608) 732-7075 ranlurogers@gmail.com