Experience Summary
Through my life I have excelled in the subject of music. I am fortunate enough to have studied with great private instructors and professors, and am seasoned going on 5 years of teaching in the public school setting. As a high school instructor, I have 5 Choral ensembles in addition to my management of the Choral Department and courses of piano and American Contemporary Music. In previous years teaching, I have worked with grades 4-12 including general music curriculum, choral instruction and Marching Band. I am proficient with music theory, and excel in teaching aural skills to prep for the AP Music Theory exam. I was offered a position as an Aural Skills TA during my undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. As a public school educator, I have a lot of experience with special needs and accommodation plans, should there be a need.
I am very pleased to say that I am well rounded with the many facets of music, and am comfortable and enthusiastic about teaching subject material to just about anyone.
Teaching Style
Interactive, Lecture, Structured, Laid Back. Whatever is necessary; nobody learns the same way.
My Hobbies
Vocalizing, Personal Training/Fitness, Learning
Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued By |
Award |
Gold Medal |
2013 |
Gold Ranking Women's Choir- High... |
World Heritage Music Festival |
Degree |
Bachelors |
2008 |
Bachelor's of Arts |
University of Massachusetts Amherst |
Award |
Gold Medal |
2013 |
Gold Ranking Concert Chorus- Hig... |
World Heritage Music Festival |
Award |
Silver Medal |
2013 |
Silver Ranking Men's Choir- High... |
World Heritage Music Festival |
Award |
Silver Medal |
2013 |
Silver Ranking Select Ensemble- ... |
World Heritage Music Festival |
Certification |
n/a |
2012 |
Member |
American Choral Director's Assoc... |
Award |
Gold Medal |
2012 |
Gold Medal grade 7 & 8 chorus |
Great East Music Festival |
Award |
Silver Medal |
2011 |
Silver Medal grade 7 & 8 chorus |
Great East Music Festival |
Other |
Drum Major |
2005 |
Drum Major 2005-2008 UMASS |
George N. Parks |
Other |
College |
2007 |
Aural Skills Teaching Assistant |
UMASS Music Dept. |