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Haledon, New Jersey

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5-100
Speaks Polish, Spanish
Teaching since 2009
BM in Music Education

    About Megan R.

    *** Travel Equipment *** I provide: basic learning materials Student provides: instrument, method books if necessary *** Specialties *** Jazz voice and jazz/classical trombone. Currently pursuing my Masters of Music in Jazz Studies and Performance. Well-versed in Elementary General Music methods and approaches, such as Gordon, Orff, Kodaly, etc. Available to coach small ensembles, work with local marching bands, or teach beginning instruments and music theory. Certified in the state of Florida (where I received my undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of Miami) in Music K-12, Special Education K-12, and English for Speakers of Other Languages K-12.

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    Experience

    Graduate Assistant

    Aug, 2014 - Present

    William Paterson University, Jazz Department

    Graduate Assistant for the Jazz Department at WPU.

    Fulbright English Teaching Assistant

    Sep, 2013 - Jun, 2014

    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

    Taught a total of 6 English courses at the University level in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Taught jazz to 2 groups of music students, one consisting of instrumentalists, one of vocalists. Taught English at a local Kindergarten.

    Student teaching

    Jan, 2013 - May, 2013

    Miami Palmetto Sr. High

    Student teaching for my undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of Miami's Frost School of Music. Experience Teaching: Beginning Guitar Choir Band Jazz Band AP Music Theory Intermediate Orchestra Advanced Orchestra

    Education

    BM in Music Education

    Aug, 2009 - May, 2013

    University of Miami, Frost School of Music

    Certifications

    English as a Second Language, K-12

    May, 2013

    University of Miami

    Certified in the state of Florida.

    Special Education, K-12

    May, 2013

    University of Miami

    Certified in the state of Florida.

    Music, K-12

    May, 2013

    University of Miami

    Certified in the state of Florida.

    Awards

    Iron Arrow

    Mar, 2012

    University of Miami

    Fulbright ETA, Poland 2013-2014

    May, 2013

    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

    Outstanding Graduating Senior

    May, 2013

    University of Miami, Frost School of Music

    Presser Undergraduate Scholar

    May, 2012

    University of Miami, Frost School of Music

    Downbeat Award

    May, 2012

    Downbeat

    Affiliations

    National Association for Music Education

    Oct, 2009

    Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    Polish

    Limited Proficiency

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