Experience

Dedham Public Schools
• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Middle School Band Director

  • Aug 2023 - Present


Newton Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 500 - 600 Employee

• K-5 General/Instrumental/Choral Music Teacher

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2023

  - Teach general music to grades K-5 (450 students): vocal exploration, solo singing, partner/group songs, movement activities, orff instruments, music literacy, 3rd grade recorder classes, composition, hip hop unit, family culture music unit, ukulele, djembe drumming - Teach 4th Grade beginning band instrument lessons (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion): weekly 30 minute lessons, use demonstration, Accent on Achievement method book, and Smart Music - Teach 5th Grade Band: weekly 45 minute rehearsals with a group of 27 musicians, practice warm-ups, chorales, rhythm sight-reading, run sectionals, and work on grade .5 or 1 level music for concerts - Teach 4th & 5th Choirs: weekly 45 minute rehearsals with an entire grade of 70+ students; practice warm-ups, solfege, rounds, 2-3 part songs, and a varied repertoire of concert music - Lead two 5th Grade Band/Chorus Concerts in the winter and spring, lead one 4th Grade Band Instruments Holiday Caroling Concert in December, lead one 3rd Grade Recorder concert each spring, lead one 4th Grade Band/Chorus Concert in the spring -Technology: Google Classroom, Google docs, Google sheets, Google slides, Chromebooks and iPads, Chrome Music Lab, Smart Music, recording technology - Assistant Director of the Newton All-City Band: an auditioned group of 5th-8th graders in the district, co-conduct weekly rehearsals for 1.5 hours, prepare grade 2-3 level pieces, perform one concert in the spring with other All-City ensembles, help manage communication with parents - Served as a chaperone for the MMEA Eastern Junior Festival this past March alongside my colleague from Day Middle School and saw some former students perform Show less



Malden Public Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• K-8 General Music Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  - Taught General Music to a wide range of students from grades K-8 (900 in total), including the gifted program, ELL students, SPED students, PACE students, and students in the Pathways program. The two levels were split during the year, teaching K-4 in the first semester and 5-8 in the second. -K-4 General Music: vocal skills, learning to match pitch, singing alone and with others, learning to compose, preparing repertoire for school concerts, the Recorder Karate program, Kodaly/Orff-based lessons, conducting skills, music notation, instrument families, movement-based activities, using percussion instruments, and exposing students to the classical genre, specifically Carnival of the Animals. For the younger ages especially, I placed a lot of emphasis on movement through music, allowing them to be creative and engaged. -5-8 General Music: project-based learning, working in small groups, and some whole-group instruction. Students completed research projects on musical instruments, learned how to compose using various techniques and instrumentation, learned about the techniques of rap music and how to create and perform their own rap songs, learned the basics of guitar, ukulele, and piano, and how to play simple melodies and chords on each. -Technology: Google Classroom, Google docs, Google sheets, Google slides, Chromebooks and iPads, Mimeo technology, and recording technology to enhance hands-on student learning. -My goal was to meet my students where they were, share appreciation for their interests, and try to mold them into becoming good musicians. I placed value on performance-based assessments and activities to expose my students to the art of performing and how to be successful. Show less



Chelsea Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• General Music Teacher (long-term sub)

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  Worked as the Long-term Sub General Music Teacher: taught Grades 1-4, 26 classes and 600 students, taught a bilingual ELL music class, a SPED music class, developed a recorder ensemble, a chamber group, and introduced a variety of musical concepts during my short time there. Worked as the Long-term Sub General Music Teacher: taught Grades 1-4, 26 classes and 600 students, taught a bilingual ELL music class, a SPED music class, developed a recorder ensemble, a chamber group, and introduced a variety of musical concepts during my short time there.



Salem Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Instrumental Music Teacher (long-term sub)

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

  Worked as the long-term sub Instrumental Music Teacher for Collins Middle School, directing 6th-8th grade bands, jazz band, and pit orchestra. I conducted 5 concerts over the course of the 5-month position, all of which were very successful. In choosing repertoire, I always tried to challenge my students and teach them that with practice and commitment, anything was possible. I frequently exposed them to Grade 3+ level music and consistently challenged them to play with good intonation, rhythmic and melodic accuracy, and good phrasing. One memorable piece was the difficult arrangement of The Force Awakens, where during the battle scene, I incorporated props and costumes to create more excitement and have the audience connect with the music of Star Wars. Following the school days, I also served as a track coach and helped coach the athletes during practices and traveled to all of the meets. Show less



Powers Music School

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Performances Coordinator

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

  Worked in part-time admin: managed all aspects of student performances and recitals; maintained order in the music facility; written/verbal communication with parents, students, and faculty Worked in part-time admin: managed all aspects of student performances and recitals; maintained order in the music facility; written/verbal communication with parents, students, and faculty