Skills Adaptive to fit any lesson to any student Cooperative and flexible Knowledgeable in both Kodaly and Orff teaching styles Models excellent vocal technique Positive classroom management
Education Texas A&M UniversityCommerce Bachelors of Science in Music Education with a vocal and elementary emphasis Expected Completion: May 2014 Passed TEXES Music Content test with a score of 273/300 Expected to pass PPR test by May 2014 Expected to gain full teachers certification by May 2014
Experience
Leadership Positions/Awards
Student Teacher at Coyote Ridge Elementary School March 2014 Present Plan and/or assist in planning daily and weekly lessons Independently teach music classes ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade Provide exceptional classroom management skills Co-conducting the first grade musical
Scholarship Singer at Aldersgate United Methodist Church October 2013 Present Participate in weekly rehearsals for weekly choral performances Often prepare and perform solos Assist in conducting and teaching music
Student Teacher at Marcus High School January 2014 March 2014 Assisted in preparing all choirs for UIL contest Both assisted in planning and independently planned daily and weekly lessons for each choir Taught a wide range of music to a variety of large and small ensembles Rehearsed one on one with several students to assist them in placing in the Texas All State Choir
Substitute Teacher in Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School District October 2013 January 2014 Filled positions from a variety of schools from elementary to high school level Provided excellent classroom management skills Assisted students in completing daily work in a variety of subjects Assisted classroom teachers in daily duties
Vice president of Beta Mu Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon 2011-2013 Alto section leader of Texas A&M University--Commerce Chorale 2010-2013 Secretary of Texas A&M University--Commerce Chorale 2010-2011 Secretary of Beta Mu Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon 2010-2011 Inducted into Beta Mu Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon 2009 Recipient of Fred & Mildred Allen Music Scholarship 2009-2010 Recipient of various TAMU-C music scholarships totaling over $5000 2009-2013
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