KASSIE PERKINS

1825 Ludden Dr. Apt. 209 Cross Plains, WI 53528

(608) 487 - 4119 kassie.perkins@hotmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Platteville - Platteville, WI 53818
Graduated December 12, 2015
Overall GPA: 3.050
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science
Music Major
o Sub-Plan: General - Early Childhood-Adolescence (B-21)
o Sub-Plan: Instrumental Early Childhood Adolescence Education (B-21)

CERTIFICATION
Wisconsin Early Childhood-Adolescence Music General 1515 and Music Instrumental 1506

FIELD WORK EXPEREINCE

Student Teacher, Westby, WI Middle School and High School
September 2015 January 2016
Worked with two co-operating teachers; Mr. Kory Dahlen and Mr. Monte Dunnum
Helped instruct and direct 5th Grade General Music, three Middle School Bands and two High
School Bands.
Gained knowledge and experience on band rehearsal techniques, planning skills, organization
of the classroom skills, classroom management skills, and developed skills of organizing events
and concerts.
A.L.I.C.E. Training, Westby, WI School District
September 1, 2015
Participated in the A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) Training for the
Westby High School and Middle School District
Gained knowledge on how to act in dangerous situations at any school
Pre-Student Teacher, Platteville, WI High School
March 23, 2015 May 6, 2015
Taught one full class period lesson on music history/theory
Helped give feedback in private lessons
Communicated with co-operating teacher on planning and writing the lesson plan
Pre-Student Teacher, Darlington, WI Elementary/Middle School January 26, 2015 March 13, 2015
Taught two full class period lessons and Co-taught multiple lessons in grades K-5
Helped coordinate disciplinary action and enforced rules with co-operating teacher
Communicated with co-operating teacher on planning and writing lesson plans
Tutor, Platteville, WI School District Summer Program
Summer 2014
nd
Co-instructed 15 elementary students going into the 2 grade on reading skills, writing abilities
and math
Helped coordinate disciplinary action and enforced rules with three co-instructors

KASSIE PERKINS
1825 Ludden Dr. Apt. 209 Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 487 - 4119 kassie.perkins@hotmail.com

Instructor, Bloomington, WI Middle School Band/Introduction Camp

Instructed six trumpet and mellophone students
Co-instructed with section instructors and band director

August 2012

Co-Drum Major Instructor, UW-Platteville Marching Pioneers

2009 & 2011 Seasons
Co-instructed ensemble with two Drum Majors
Served as Directors right hand and resolved conflicts, worked with varying
personalities, managed approx. 150 students in band during practices and performances
Directed band in performances and instructed members on music parts and drill parts
Performed at Lambeau Field for the Packers game in 2009
Trumpet Section Leader, UW-Platteville Marching Pioneers
2010 Season
Co-instructed approximately 20 members of the trumpet section
Instructed members on how to play music parts and on proper marching technique

WORK EXPERIENCE
Private Pre-K Lead Teacher, La Petite Academy Madison, WI
May 31, 2016 Present
Responsible for teaching private Pre-Kindergarten students beginning building blocks of
reading, writing, math, social and physical development
Manager Terri Ulrich 608-277-0076
Seasonal Sales Consultant, Davids Bridal Madison, WI
February 29, 2016 to May 24, 2016
Responsible for general daily functions of Davids Bridal to include: greeting customers,
telephone protocol, organizing of merchandise, maintaining housekeeping standards in the
store, sales of merchandise, providing customers a great experience while coming to Davids
Bridal
Manager Tricia Volden 608-827-6080
Tourism/Office Assistant, Sparta, WI Chamber of Commerce,
June 2011 to May 2014
Responsible for general daily functions of the Chamber to include: greet customers, telephone
protocol, file, order office merchandise, sales of bike passes/souvenirs, serve as receptionist
providing first impression of the Chamber
Supervisor Tim Hyma
Kitchen Worker, Superior Services Inc. Fort McCoy
Maintained a clean kitchen and dining area for the soldiers
Assisted with preparing food
Developed communication skills while talking to soldiers

Summer 2010

KASSIE PERKINS
1825 Ludden Dr. Apt. 209 Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 487 - 4119 kassie.perkins@hotmail.com

Stocker, Ft. McCoy Post Exchange (PX)

Unloaded shipments and stocked product
Supervisor Shelly Garrelts

Summers of 2008 & 2009

Cashier/Stocker, Piggly Wiggly, Sparta, WI

July 2003-January 2009
Developed customer service skills, handled money, stocked product-familiar with bar
codes/tags.
Supervisor Todd Hammond

COMPUTER SKILLS
Knowledgeable and worked with Finale, VideoPad, Movie Maker, and Microsoft

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Certified Military Bugler, State of Wisconsin
Perform TAPS at fallen soldiers funerals
Perform TAPS and National Anthem at events and Memorial Day parades

2005

First Attendant, Miss Sparta 2010; Miss Wisconsin USA Ambassador 2013
2010; 2013
Networking with community members, learning poise and presentation by making public
appearances, and developed problem solving through different situations

REFERENCES
Barb Bendel-Sandvigen 14968 Co HWY B Sparta, WI 54656 (C) (608) 487-7727
Al Wright 8491 Idyllview Avenue Sparta, WI 54656 (C) (608) 269-7977
Dan Fairchild P.O. Box 161 Platteville, WI 53818 (C) (608) 778-4323 (Work) (608) 342-1123