Experience

Golf School District 67

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• K-8 Music Teacher and Choir Director

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  K-8 General music teacher for both Hynes Elementary School and Golf Middle School. Directing a 3rd/4th grade choir, a 5th/6th grade choir, and a 7th/8th grade choir. K-8 General music teacher for both Hynes Elementary School and Golf Middle School. Directing a 3rd/4th grade choir, a 5th/6th grade choir, and a 7th/8th grade choir.



Wilmette District 39

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• 5-8 Music Teacher and Choir Director

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2023

  Director of Choirs grades 5-8 along side teaching a Hip-Hop Production course and WIN. Grew Choir Program from 110 students to over 150. During Covid restrictions, successfully integrated virtual choirs and socially distant singing. Students had many performances for the school, community and won 1st place two years consecutively at the Music in The Parks Festival. Director of Choirs grades 5-8 along side teaching a Hip-Hop Production course and WIN. Grew Choir Program from 110 students to over 150. During Covid restrictions, successfully integrated virtual choirs and socially distant singing. Students had many performances for the school, community and won 1st place two years consecutively at the Music in The Parks Festival.



The Music Room - Palatine

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor and Fretted Instrument Department Assistant

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2023

  2021-2023: Private Piano, Voice, Guitar and Ukulele Instructor 2018-2019: Head Guitar Technician 2016-2018: Intermittent Sales Staff, Guitar Technician, and Private Instructor 2014-2016: Private Piano and Voice Teacher and Sales Staff 2012-2014: Sales Staff and Group Class Instructor 2021-2023: Private Piano, Voice, Guitar and Ukulele Instructor 2018-2019: Head Guitar Technician 2016-2018: Intermittent Sales Staff, Guitar Technician, and Private Instructor 2014-2016: Private Piano and Voice Teacher and Sales Staff 2012-2014: Sales Staff and Group Class Instructor



DES PLAINES SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC.

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Private Piano and Voice Teacher

  • May 2021 - May 2022

  Taught a studio of voice and piano students to a variety of different age levels and backgrounds. Taught a studio of voice and piano students to a variety of different age levels and backgrounds.



United Church of Christ

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Collaborative Pianist

  • Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  Collaborative pianist for the church choir that gives services each Sunday. Collaborative pianist for the church choir that gives services each Sunday.



THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND ART, INC.

• United States
• Musicians

• Private Piano and Voice Teacher

  • Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

  Separate from my public school teaching, I also teach private lessons in the afternoon and evenings to a variety of students ranging from ages of 8 to 16. I enjoy working with these students individually as I really have to differentiate my lessons to match the learning style of the student that I am working with. Separate from my public school teaching, I also teach private lessons in the afternoon and evenings to a variety of students ranging from ages of 8 to 16. I enjoy working with these students individually as I really have to differentiate my lessons to match the learning style of the student that I am working with.



Tate Woods Elementary School

• Lisle, IL

• Pre-K, 1st, and 2nd grade General Music Teacher

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  At this position I teach all Pre-K, 1st, and 2nd grade general music classes. All 1st and 2nd grade classes receives two 30-minute music lessons each week and each Pre-K class receives one 30-minute music lesson each week. Inside the classroom, you will see the students having fun discovering melodic, rhythmic, and form concepts that draw from the pedagogy of Kodály and Orff. At this position I teach all Pre-K, 1st, and 2nd grade general music classes. All 1st and 2nd grade classes receives two 30-minute music lessons each week and each Pre-K class receives one 30-minute music lesson each week. Inside the classroom, you will see the students having fun discovering melodic, rhythmic, and form concepts that draw from the pedagogy of Kodály and Orff.



Oak Park and River Forest High School

• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Long-Term Band and Choir Substitute

  • Jan 2019 - Feb 2019

  Each week I taught a freshman band, a sophomore-senior band, and a baritone choir. I also pick up other sub duties, some musical related, others not. Some of my favorite substitute opportunities were in the special education department when I got to assist a variety of different students and their needs. I also had the chance to oversee the pep band and aid with musical rehearsals and other vocal ensembles. Each week I taught a freshman band, a sophomore-senior band, and a baritone choir. I also pick up other sub duties, some musical related, others not. Some of my favorite substitute opportunities were in the special education department when I got to assist a variety of different students and their needs. I also had the chance to oversee the pep band and aid with musical rehearsals and other vocal ensembles.



St. Thomas Catholic Church

• Decatur, IL

• Collaborative Pianist

  • Sep 2016 - May 2018

  Accompanied choirs and cantors for Saturday and Sunday masses Accompanied choirs and cantors for Saturday and Sunday masses



Millikin University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Collaborative PIanist, Piano Tutor, and Private Instructor

  • Sep 2016 - May 2018

  Collaborated with the University Choir, the Millikin Men ensemble, vocal festivals, classes, auditions, rehearsals, musical theater productions, and various visiting ensembles. Private instructor for 11 piano and voice students throughout the Preparatory Department. Collaborated with the University Choir, the Millikin Men ensemble, vocal festivals, classes, auditions, rehearsals, musical theater productions, and various visiting ensembles. Private instructor for 11 piano and voice students throughout the Preparatory Department.