Bassoon with Dana U.

Ivory Studio KC

I am the sole proprietor of my home business teaching numerous instruments for students of all ages and abilities. I specialize in adaptive music for neurodivergent individuals.

REW Music

I taught piano, clarinet, and bassoon :)

Fulton 58

I student taught in Fulton, Missouri. I directed the middle school and high school bands. I organized music and instruments for the department. I helped with the marching band. I helped teach a beginning guitar class. It was a wonderful town and a wonderful experience.

Kelly Educational Staffing

I was hired as a temporary substitute paraprofessional in January of 2012. After two weeks my supervisor was so happy with my work that she hired me for the rest of the school year. I worked with special needs children in kindergarten through fifth grade. It was a very rewarding job.

Northwest Missouri State University

I accompanied many instrumental and vocal students throughout my college education as part of my working scholarship program.

Northwest Missouri State University

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

I worked as a substitute teacher in my hometown of Columbia, MO and in North Kansas City, MO.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

I have been certified to teach instrumental music k-12 in the state of Missouri.

Our primary function is to establish definite goals and awards--in noncompetitive auditions--for students of all levels, from the earliest beginner to the gifted prodigy.

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

Limited Proficiency

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