Laura M.

Conrad
LISCENSURE - State of Ohio Department of Education, 4 year Resident Educator License for Music (preK-12), valid 7/2012-6/2016 EDUCATION - B.M. summa cum laude, Bowling Green State University, College of Musical Arts (Bowling Green, OH), Instrumental Music Education (preK-12), December 2011 - M.M., Wright State University, Department of Music (Dayton, OH), Music Education, anticipated graduation May 2015 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Music Teacher, Belmont High School, Dayton, OH, Fall 2013 Present - Prepared and taught lessons for students in 7th and 8th grade music appreciation courses - Established the first school band program as part of music courses - Maintained relationships with parents, teachers, and administrators to facilitate strong learning environment Graduate Teaching Assistant, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, Fall 2012-Summer 2013 - Assisted with tutoring and testing of students in sophomore theory and aural skills courses as well as band methods for choral and string majors - Taught Methods and Materials for Teaching General Music for non-music majors - Assisted in preparation and execution of university events including auditions and OMEA convention Interim General Music Teacher, Frank Elementary School, Perrysburg, OH, Spring 2012 - Prepared and presented music lessons for students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade - Assisted other teachers in personal development lessons for first grade students - Completed administrative tasks such as assessing student progress and maintaining classroom materials. Interim Assistant Band Director, Perrysburg Junior High, Perrysburg, OH, Winter 2012-Spring 2012 - Directed 8th grade band, including the concert performance of standard repertoire - Assisted with 6th and 7th grade bands as well as the jazz band by providing in-class assistance and working with individuals and small groups - Aided director in administrative duties including maintaining grades, administering tests, and working with the Music Parents program Percussion Teaching Assistant, Ferguson Middle School, Beavercreek, OH, Winter 2012-Summer 2013 - Provided full section and individual instruction to beginning percussion students - Assisted director in assigning parts and selecting test material - Aided director in administrative duties such as preparing and copying music, maintaining records, and completing paperwork Student Teacher, Perrysburg High School, Perrysburg, OH, Fall 2011 - Provided full ensemble, small group, and individual instruction for students in three concert bands, jazz ensemble, and marching band - Conducted concert performances with Concert Band and Symphonic Band - Prepared and taught lessons for AP Music Theory course Private Lesson Instructor, Fall 2008-present - Provided private woodwind instructor for grades 5-12 - Aided directors in preparation for auditions, contests, and concerts - Maintained relations with parents and public school teachers to better assist students

RELATED EXPERIENCE Vocal Director, Beavercreek High School Theater Program, Spring 2014-present - Provided vocal instruction to individuals and ensemble groups as part of the theater program - Worked theater director to produce spring musical - Provided assistance to orchestra director as needed EdTPA committee participant, Spring 2013-Summer 2013 - Attended meetings regarding the new EdTPA program and requirements - Assisted National Scoring Specialist with presentations and clinics for other music educators - Assisted undergraduate students with preparation of individual EdTPA portfolios to be submitted for licensure Beavercreek High School Band summer staff, Summer 2009-present - Served as a marching and drill teaching assistant and aided in music rehearsals - Provided one-on-one lessons for students of varying age and ability levels - Assisted directors with summer camp tasks ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND TRAINING - Designed and conducted research study (Rhythm versus Pitch in Sight -Reading with First-Year Wind Instrumentalists) - Experience preparing and presenting SMARTBoard lessons - Experience with Digital Audio (GarageBand, Audacity) - Completed courses on Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint - Experience using SmartMusic software, both for personal use and with students - Experience using Finale Notation Software - Experience using ProgressBook grade software PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE Cedarville University Symphony Orchestra Guest Musician (Fall 2013 Present) Wright State University Concert Band, trombone (Spring 2013 Present) Wright State University Chamber Players (Fall 2012 Present) Wright State University Wind Symphony (Fall 2012 Present) Wright State University Chamber Orchestra (Fall 2012 Present) Bowling Green State University Wind Symphony (Winter 2009 Spring 2011) Bowling Green State University Philharmonia (Fall 2010 Spring 2011) Bowling Green State University Marching Band (Fall 2008 Winter 2009) Bowling Green State University Undergraduate Woodwind Quintet (Fall 2008 Spring 2009) HONORS AND AWARDS Performance at Carnegie Hall with Wright State University Wind Symphony (2013) Presidents Award Recipient, Bowling Green State University (2011) Treasurer, Ohio Collegiate Music Education Association, BGSU Chapter (2010 2011) Mark S. Kelly Instrumental Music Award Recipient, Bowling Green State University (2008 2011) Music Talent Award Recipient, Bowling Green State University (2008 2011) General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Recipient (2008 2011)