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Substitute Teacher
Jan, 1999 - Mar, 2021Byram Hills, Greenburg, Hendrick Hudson, Lakeland, Ossining, Putnam, and Wooster Schools
All Grades, All Subjects • Implemented lesson plans and taught multiple subjects • Maintained classroom management • Worked cooperatively with various staff • Motivated student class participation • Conducted parent/ teacher conferences to resolve student conflicts
Music Teacher
Sep, 2012 - May, 2014Pequenakonck Elementary School, North Salem N.Y.
Arts in Education Service, Intro to Guitar & Songwriting Class • Create customized curriculum for guitar and songwriting classes • Produce a method workbook to meet the learning needs of 6 & 7 year olds • Students learn basic music theory, sight reading, guitar technique, song form, and performance • Learn about chords, rhythm, melodies, and basic songwriting skills • Encourage good practice habits • Students explore a variety of different styles of music
Teacher, Musician, Composer
Jul, 1999 - Nov, 2021Freelance
• Created individualized, customized lessons to meet the learning needs of students of a wide range of ages and abilities • Taught students theory, sight reading, guitar technique and song writing skills • Students learned about chords, rhythm, melodies and good practice habits • Helped students explore a variety of different styles of music
Education
Bachelor of Arts / History / Concentration - American History
Sep, 1995 - May, 2001State University of New York College at Purchase
Master's Degree, M.A.T. Middle Childhood / Adolescence Education (Grades 5-12) 3.56 GPA
Sep, 2005 - May, 2008Manhattanville College
Completed Undergraduate Education Program, Teaching / 25 Credits
Sep, 1997 - May, 1998Manhattanville College
Bachelor's Degree / Bachelor of Music - Conservatory of Music - Concentration: Studio Composition
Sep, 1995 - May, 2001State University of New York College at Purchase
Awards
Most Improved Studio Composition Student, Purchase College April 1997,
Apr, 1997Purchase College
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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