Kori Archbold (Williamsen)
Elementary Music Teacher at Blair Community Schools- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Aperture 3
AppleSep, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
iWork
AppleMay, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
iLife
AppleApr, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Educator's Permit K-12
Nebraska Dept. of Education.Sep, 2006- Oct, 2024 -
Current License - Renewed 2014
NE Dept. of EducationJun, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Blair Community Schools
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Elementary Music Teacher
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Aug 2020 - Present
Serving as music teacher at two primary schools for levels K-2, as well as assisting with High School Show Choir. I am being kept very busy with the current curriculum requirements while staying compliant with Covid-19 Restrictions. Staying vigilant to provide high quality music education to our students! Serving as music teacher at two primary schools for levels K-2, as well as assisting with High School Show Choir. I am being kept very busy with the current curriculum requirements while staying compliant with Covid-19 Restrictions. Staying vigilant to provide high quality music education to our students!
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Self Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Musician for Hire
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Jan 2000 - Present
I have been a professional musician in the Omaha-metro area for the better part of 15 years. I am available to play Trumpet and Sing for a variety of occasions. Some past gigs include: Pit orchestra at the Rose Theater; Pit band for River City Mixed Chorus, Aetherplough performing arts group; Blair VFW taps player; Solos for funerals, etc. I am also a professional wedding singer and trumpet player. I am available to help you pick out music. I do not play piano however,… Show more I have been a professional musician in the Omaha-metro area for the better part of 15 years. I am available to play Trumpet and Sing for a variety of occasions. Some past gigs include: Pit orchestra at the Rose Theater; Pit band for River City Mixed Chorus, Aetherplough performing arts group; Blair VFW taps player; Solos for funerals, etc. I am also a professional wedding singer and trumpet player. I am available to help you pick out music. I do not play piano however, and I do not provide accompanists unless you have no where else to look. Show less I have been a professional musician in the Omaha-metro area for the better part of 15 years. I am available to play Trumpet and Sing for a variety of occasions. Some past gigs include: Pit orchestra at the Rose Theater; Pit band for River City Mixed Chorus, Aetherplough performing arts group; Blair VFW taps player; Solos for funerals, etc. I am also a professional wedding singer and trumpet player. I am available to help you pick out music. I do not play piano however,… Show more I have been a professional musician in the Omaha-metro area for the better part of 15 years. I am available to play Trumpet and Sing for a variety of occasions. Some past gigs include: Pit orchestra at the Rose Theater; Pit band for River City Mixed Chorus, Aetherplough performing arts group; Blair VFW taps player; Solos for funerals, etc. I am also a professional wedding singer and trumpet player. I am available to help you pick out music. I do not play piano however, and I do not provide accompanists unless you have no where else to look. Show less
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Self-Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Private Trumpet Teacher
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May 1999 - Present
Ongoing private lessons up to an hour/appointment only. Scheduling to suit your needs and place of education. Ongoing private lessons up to an hour/appointment only. Scheduling to suit your needs and place of education.
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Résonance, Inc.
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United States
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Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Singer
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2015 - Present
I sing with the non-profit performing arts group Resonance. We work on many different types of repertoire and perform at multiple venues throughout the Midwest. I also serve as a production assistant. I sing with the non-profit performing arts group Resonance. We work on many different types of repertoire and perform at multiple venues throughout the Midwest. I also serve as a production assistant.
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Montclair Elementary School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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PK-1 Music Teacher
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
I provided music classes a few days a week to both traditional and Montessori students at the Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade level. I also continued to substitute within the Millard Public School system on the other available days. I provided music classes a few days a week to both traditional and Montessori students at the Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade level. I also continued to substitute within the Millard Public School system on the other available days.
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Westside Community Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Aug 2017 - May 2020
Guest Teacher for music as well as other subjects as demand arose. Guest Teacher for music as well as other subjects as demand arose.
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Bellevue Public Schools
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Education Management
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400 - 500 Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Dec 2015 - May 2020
Guest teacher aiding all grades, subjects, levels, buildings within the district. Guest teacher aiding all grades, subjects, levels, buildings within the district.
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Omaha Public Schools
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Music Substitute Teacher
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Aug 2015 - May 2020
As a substitute I am available for daily positions, half-days, and long term positions. I mostly stick to music but am capable of covering any class. I have taught pre-school in addition to traditional K-8 music. As a substitute I am available for daily positions, half-days, and long term positions. I mostly stick to music but am capable of covering any class. I have taught pre-school in addition to traditional K-8 music.
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Millard Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Music Substitute Teacher
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Aug 2015 - May 2020
I was available as a Substitute in the Millard Public School district, covering all grades and subjects. I was available as a Substitute in the Millard Public School district, covering all grades and subjects.
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Music Substitute Teacher
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Aug 2013 - May 2020
I recently finished a long-term position at Papillion La Vista South High school. While there for a 10 week maternity leave, I taught AP Music theory to upper class-men, and co-taught varsity choir, freshmen choir, and freshmen band. I also helped with the varsity choir as they learned the Handel's Messiah for the Omaha Symphony's Choral Collaborative at the Holland Center. Their performance was on November 15th, 2015. I recently finished a long-term position at Papillion La Vista South High school. While there for a 10 week maternity leave, I taught AP Music theory to upper class-men, and co-taught varsity choir, freshmen choir, and freshmen band. I also helped with the varsity choir as they learned the Handel's Messiah for the Omaha Symphony's Choral Collaborative at the Holland Center. Their performance was on November 15th, 2015.
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Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Praise Band Director
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Jun 2013 - Jan 2018
Run and rehearse inter-generational praise band comprised of 11 members. Grew band to include extra guitar player/drummer and bassist. Plan music for worship and lead band on Sunday mornings. Also provide special music on occasion. Organize meetings with band members quarterly to plan music. Oversee music team's budget and use appropriately. Attend Worship Leader national conference to gain ideas and networking opportunities. Run and rehearse inter-generational praise band comprised of 11 members. Grew band to include extra guitar player/drummer and bassist. Plan music for worship and lead band on Sunday mornings. Also provide special music on occasion. Organize meetings with band members quarterly to plan music. Oversee music team's budget and use appropriately. Attend Worship Leader national conference to gain ideas and networking opportunities.
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AETHERPLOUGH
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United States
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Aetherplough Collaborative Artist
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Apr 2011 - Dec 2017
Worked as a collaborative performing artist with multiple roles: Vocalist; Trumpet; Auxillary Percussion; Improvisational composition; avant-garde performing arts in various venues across Omaha. Productions: Space-Or the Gods are Dangerous ; Bird Song; Anti-Caroling Worked as a collaborative performing artist with multiple roles: Vocalist; Trumpet; Auxillary Percussion; Improvisational composition; avant-garde performing arts in various venues across Omaha. Productions: Space-Or the Gods are Dangerous ; Bird Song; Anti-Caroling
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Omaha Children's Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Arts center lead educator
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
As a lead educator I was in charge of programming, maintaining, and overseeing the Creative Arts Center. I aligned with the needs of the museum and saw that the guests were engaging the imagination and learning as they went. I also trained and was in charge of staff who helped to maintain the space daily. Other administrative duties included planning, budgeting, meeting attendance, resource guidance, grant-seeking, and developing related arts activities for special events. As a lead educator I was in charge of programming, maintaining, and overseeing the Creative Arts Center. I aligned with the needs of the museum and saw that the guests were engaging the imagination and learning as they went. I also trained and was in charge of staff who helped to maintain the space daily. Other administrative duties included planning, budgeting, meeting attendance, resource guidance, grant-seeking, and developing related arts activities for special events.
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Rose Theater
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Performing Arts
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Actress; Box Office
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
Actress as independent contractor in production of Knuffle Bunny at Non-Profit Theater + Box Office associate: Processed memberships; handled transactions; used Choice ticketing software, directed guests to appropriate locations. +General customer service and phone operations. Actress as independent contractor in production of Knuffle Bunny at Non-Profit Theater + Box Office associate: Processed memberships; handled transactions; used Choice ticketing software, directed guests to appropriate locations. +General customer service and phone operations.
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Bell Elementary School
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Long Term Substitute Teacher - Music K-6
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Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
Stepped in Mid-year to fill an open elementary Music Position. Taught K-6 music for three months and led/planned/rehearsed two concerts and a public flash mob. Also subbed throughout the spring at the high school. Other roles included partnering with admin assistant and principal on program ideas and printing programs/working with copy warehouse team. Communicated with parents and other teachers about students; Organized after-school Recorder karate practice program. Stepped in Mid-year to fill an open elementary Music Position. Taught K-6 music for three months and led/planned/rehearsed two concerts and a public flash mob. Also subbed throughout the spring at the high school. Other roles included partnering with admin assistant and principal on program ideas and printing programs/working with copy warehouse team. Communicated with parents and other teachers about students; Organized after-school Recorder karate practice program.
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Apple Retail
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France
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Creative Trainer; Family Room Specialist; Youth Workshop Lead
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Oct 2007 - Nov 2013
Working with adults on a daily basis, I taught critical thinking skills relating to their own technological needs. Presented solutions and functional technical help when needed. I collaborated with my training team, as well as sales, business and support team to best suit the customer's needs. While on the Family Room team I would repair iPhones as well as relationships. Communicating with frustrated customers was a minute by minute occurrence. Sales skills were used when needed.… Show more Working with adults on a daily basis, I taught critical thinking skills relating to their own technological needs. Presented solutions and functional technical help when needed. I collaborated with my training team, as well as sales, business and support team to best suit the customer's needs. While on the Family Room team I would repair iPhones as well as relationships. Communicating with frustrated customers was a minute by minute occurrence. Sales skills were used when needed. While leading the workshop team, I was in charge of teaching co-workers how to present a workshop and was the outreach coordinator for youth workshops and field trips to the Apple Store. This included setting up times/dates with schools/clubs and facilitating a class with up to 25 students to come in and learn about various topics such as iMovie; Keynote, Pages, etc. I would also schedule our own teammates to teach said field trips, and was also in charge of T-shirt inventory which we gave out at each camp session. Communicated with management and entire staff as to make everyone aware of the events of the day. Show less Working with adults on a daily basis, I taught critical thinking skills relating to their own technological needs. Presented solutions and functional technical help when needed. I collaborated with my training team, as well as sales, business and support team to best suit the customer's needs. While on the Family Room team I would repair iPhones as well as relationships. Communicating with frustrated customers was a minute by minute occurrence. Sales skills were used when needed.… Show more Working with adults on a daily basis, I taught critical thinking skills relating to their own technological needs. Presented solutions and functional technical help when needed. I collaborated with my training team, as well as sales, business and support team to best suit the customer's needs. While on the Family Room team I would repair iPhones as well as relationships. Communicating with frustrated customers was a minute by minute occurrence. Sales skills were used when needed. While leading the workshop team, I was in charge of teaching co-workers how to present a workshop and was the outreach coordinator for youth workshops and field trips to the Apple Store. This included setting up times/dates with schools/clubs and facilitating a class with up to 25 students to come in and learn about various topics such as iMovie; Keynote, Pages, etc. I would also schedule our own teammates to teach said field trips, and was also in charge of T-shirt inventory which we gave out at each camp session. Communicated with management and entire staff as to make everyone aware of the events of the day. Show less
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Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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Music Director
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Feb 2011 - May 2012
Prepared music; used budget wisely; lead adult and children's choir; directed Christmas cantata and pageants; lead worship on numerous occasions; planned worship with church staff during weekly meetings; helped in volunteer efforts such as community dinners, driving 15 passenger vans to off site and out of state missions; helped with food pantry etc. Prepared music; used budget wisely; lead adult and children's choir; directed Christmas cantata and pageants; lead worship on numerous occasions; planned worship with church staff during weekly meetings; helped in volunteer efforts such as community dinners, driving 15 passenger vans to off site and out of state missions; helped with food pantry etc.
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St. Luke United Methodist Church
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Kids Choir Director
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May 2008 - Nov 2009
Led and rehearsed kids choir - ages 4-10. Performed twice a month during worship services. Taught music during Sunday school and held a youth music/activity night every Wednesday. Was in charge of running music during Sunday school. Created ads/posters and communicated to congregation when upcoming performances were. Led and rehearsed kids choir - ages 4-10. Performed twice a month during worship services. Taught music during Sunday school and held a youth music/activity night every Wednesday. Was in charge of running music during Sunday school. Created ads/posters and communicated to congregation when upcoming performances were.
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Starbucks
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Barista
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Jul 2006 - Dec 2008
Prepared coffee and other orders in a very fast-paced environment. Delivered exemplary customer service during early morning hours. Cleaning, stocking, counting money, and other duties when needed. Prepared coffee and other orders in a very fast-paced environment. Delivered exemplary customer service during early morning hours. Cleaning, stocking, counting money, and other duties when needed.
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24 Hour Fitness
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Kids Club Crew
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Jul 2006 - Nov 2007
Babysat and played with children from 6 months-8 years of age at the gym's child care center. Followed 24 Hour Fitness' strict rules when pertaining to parent pick up duties. Administered first aid if needed; CPR certified. Babysat and played with children from 6 months-8 years of age at the gym's child care center. Followed 24 Hour Fitness' strict rules when pertaining to parent pick up duties. Administered first aid if needed; CPR certified.
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Trinity Lutheran
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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Accompanist
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Mar 2003 - May 2006
Played piano for contemporary band at Lutheran Church. Assisted worship leader in choosing some musical pieces. Improvised when necessary. Played piano for contemporary band at Lutheran Church. Assisted worship leader in choosing some musical pieces. Improvised when necessary.
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Dana College
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Maintenance Crew
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May 2005 - Sep 2005
Summer job working with the maintenance staff at Dana College; Cleaning; Painting; Planting landscaping; general fix-it knowledge; team-building with staff of varying ages.
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Resident Assistant
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Aug 2004 - May 2005
Worked with an extraordinary team of talented resident mates who co-planned events; administered campus and safety; in charge of budget for monthly events; was a leader/mentor on campus; in charge of entire dorm floors or buildings while on duty; reported damages, illegal activity or other general shenanigans to campus security/dean of students.
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Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counselor
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May 2002 - Aug 2002
Led different groups of children of various ages throughout the summer in a camp setting. Also traveled to teach Vacation bible school; Played games; taught songs; worked on staff with 60+ people; planned skits; learned about the love of Jesus. Led different groups of children of various ages throughout the summer in a camp setting. Also traveled to teach Vacation bible school; Played games; taught songs; worked on staff with 60+ people; planned skits; learned about the love of Jesus.
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Waitress
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May 2001 - Sep 2001
Worked as wait staff for a summer before beginning college Worked as wait staff for a summer before beginning college
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Education
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2020 - 2022
Peru State College
Master's degree, Music -
2008 - 2019
Metro Community College
Continued Studies, DESIGN INTERACTIVITY & MEDIA ARTS -
2014 - 2014
University of Nebraska at Omaha
7 Graduate Credits, KODALY/SOLFEGE/ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY -
2001 - 2006
Dana College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), K-12 Instrumental/Vocal Music Ed -
1998 - 2001
Blair High
Diploma, High School -
1998 - 2001
Blair High
Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
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