Laura Faye Thieben

1103 SW 28th Street, Apt. 306 Ankeny, IA 50023 Mobile: 706-394-6890 E-mail: laurathieben@gmail.com
Education Master of Arts in Teaching, Drake University: expected completion May 2014 Master of Music, Eastman School of Music: 2006 Bachelor of Music, University of Georgia: 2004 Teaching Experience Student Teacher: Norwalk High School, Lakewood Elementary School, Norwalk, IA: January-May 2014 Teach instrumental music in multiple settings: high school band, middle school band, elementary band, high school jazz band, and high school percussion ensembles Teach small group lessons at all age levels and assess individual student progress Create supplemental materials to assist student learning Collaborate with instrumental music teachers regarding curriculum and desired student outcomes Consult with mentor teachers and supervising teacher regarding teaching techniques Organize and implement the High School Solo & Ensemble Festival Assist with implementing the Middle School Large Group Festival, Middle School Solo & Ensemble Festival, and Middle School Jazz Festival Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports program (Lakewood Elementary only) Travel with the high school jazz band to off-site performances Guest Clinician: Prairie Ridge Middle School, Ankeny, IA: October 2013 Assisted instrumental music teachers in identifying and selecting potential bassoon players Guest Clinician: Indian Hills Junior High, West Des Moines, IA: May 2013 Assisted instrumental music teachers in identifying and selecting potential bassoon players Substitute Teacher: Southeast Polk Community School District, Pleasant Hill, IA: February-April 2011 Carlisle Community School District, Carlisle, IA: February-April 2011 Implemented lesson plans as designated by regular classroom teacher Performed additional duties as required, such as supervising lunch Part-time Faculty: University of South Carolina-Aiken, Aiken, SC: January 2008-December 2010 Taught World Music, an introductory course covering the music of seven non-western cultures Created hands-on performance labs in which students composed and performed short pieces in the style of each culture studied Wrote, administered, and evaluated formative assessments to measure student learning Part-time Faculty: Georgia Regents University (formerly Augusta State University), Augusta, GA: August 2007-December 2010 Taught Humanities, a required course for all students covering the culture, music, art, and literature of western civilization and six additional non-western civilizations Collaborated with art and literature faculty on weekly curriculum choices and interdisciplinary labs Collaborated with art and literature faculty to create authentic summative assessments at both the midterm and the final exam period Private Studio Teacher: Augusta, GA: August 2006-December 2010 Instructed and assessed students of various age and ability levels, from beginning elementary students to advanced high school students Students achieved All-State Honor Band, Governor's Honors Program, and college music scholarships Teaching Assistant: Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY: August 2004-May 2006 Instructed and assessed individual students on advanced bassoon techniques and musicianship Administrative Experience Music Librarian: Westminster Presbyterian Church, Des Moines, IA: June 2013-present Organize and maintain the vocal and instrumental music library Orchestra Contractor: Westminster Presbyterian Church, Des Moines, IA: August 2011-present Hire outside musicians to perform for large-scale works Collect completed tax forms and distribute checks to outside musicians References available upon request.