Learning and education have always been an important part of my life. I am passionate about teaching young people and use music as my medium to do so. The most exciting part of teaching is when students work together to successfully achieve a common goal, be it performing admirably or composing a piece as a group.
EDUCATION:
Master of Music in Music Education, Conferred 2019
Anderson University, Anderson, SC
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Conferred 2009
With a minor in Mathematics
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
CERTIFICATION:
Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate
Endorsements in Music Education (JQ) K-12 and Mathematics (EX) 6-12
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Middle School Vocal Music Educator, (September 2015 – Present)
Grand Blanc Community Schools, Grand Blanc, MI
- Teach six sections of sixth-grade choir between both middle schools and one section of seventh- and eighth-grade choir
- Annually prepare and conduct students for three evening performances, district and state choral festival, pep assembly performances, holiday assemblies, and elementary tour performances
- Advise after-school group Middle School Singers
- Secondary Performing Arts PLC Leader (2017 – Present)
- Mentor for Men of East and assists in the game management of school sports
Long-Term Guest Choir Teacher, (January – March 2015)
Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, Plymouth, MI
- Taught five high school choirs
- Prepared students for
festival and pre-festival concert
Long-Term Guest Choir Teacher, (January – May 2014)
Grand Blanc East Middle School, Grand Blanc, MI
- Taught five hours of middle school choir
- Prepared and conducted students in
Spring concert
Interim Director of Choirs, (September 2011 – June 2012)
Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek, Hartland, MI
- Taught five hours of seventh- and eighth-grade choir
- Prepared students for four concerts
- Participated in district choral festival
Interim Director of Choirs, (February – April 2010, November 2010 – June 2011)
Eaton Rapids High School, Eaton Rapids, MI
- Taught two mixed choirs, a treble choir, and a drama class
- Conducted a variety of repertoire for four concerts
- Competed at district and state choral festivals twice, receiving excellent ratings
- Prepared students for
district and state solo and ensemble festivals - Co-musical director and vocal coach for two spring musicals
- Actively involved with choral booster organization
Student Teacher, (August – December 2009)
Williamston Community Schools, Williamston, MI
- Instructed two middle
school and two high school choirs - Conducted each choir in two concerts
- Developed and taught a composition unit to a select group of students
- Assisted in the Drama Club’s musical production of “Little Women”
Music Director of Summer Musical Theater Program, (June – July 2008)
Beaufort Performing Arts, Inc, Beaufort, SC
- Taught music to middle school and high school students for summer musical
MUSICAL SKILLS:
- Singing: Knowledge of vocal pedagogy. Performed recitals of varied repertoire.
- Piano: Rehearsal skills, can play intermediate accompaniments and open scores
- Composition: Have composed pieces for choral and instrumental ensembles
- Music Technology: Experienced user of Sibelius and Finale (music notation software)
AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES:
- Dean’s List
- National Association for Music Education, (2004 – Present)
- American Choral Director’s Association, (2004 – Present)
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, (2005 – Present)
- Served as Chapter President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Fraternal Choral Director