About Leah I.
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Orchestra Teacher
Sep, 1998 - Jun, 2012Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale WA
Prepared, coached, took students to state music competitions Created, conducted music retreats for students emphasizing teamwork, higher levels of performance Taught, performed many styles, including classical, fiddling, jazz, music of many cultures Started district high school orchestra program; received highest ratings at large group contest each year Expanded junior high orchestra to multiple classes Increased enrollment in elementary music programs
Orchestra Director and Private Lesson Teacher
Aug, 2013 - May, 2014Kodaikanal International School, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
Performed for faculty recitals, church services, school events Taught private lessons on violin, viola, cello, bass Orchestra for middle school and high school, grades 5-12 Toured with high school music groups Successfully prepared students for British music exams (ABRSM), school recitals, concerts Encouraged student leadership through small group work, sectional time
Orchestra Director
Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2012St. Cecilia's Catholic School, Bainbridge Island, WA
Launched brand new orchestra program for school Taught grades 5-8
Beginning Orchestra Director
Jan, 2008 - Jun, 2011SmartStrings located at Island Music Guild, Bainbridge Island, WA
Launched after-school orchestra program Marketed program, produced flyers, concert programs Taught two levels of classes with students ages 7-adult
Education
Bachelor's of Music
Sep, 1992 - Jun, 2005University of Washington
WA State K-12 Music Certification
Sep, 2005 - Apr, 2007University of Washington
Certifications
Washington State K-12 Music Teacher Certification
Apr, 1997University of Washington
Awards
Concerto Competition Winner
May, 1991Graceland University
Viola Student, Daniel Sun, All-Northwest Orchestra
May, 2011Various
Viola Student, Heather McColl Morgan, All-State Orchestra
Mar, 2002Various
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
French
Limited Proficiency
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