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Music Instructor
Jan, 2017 - PresentFlathead Valley Community College, Kalispell, Montana
Flathead Valley Community College, Fall Semester 2022, Spring Semester 2023, Summer 2023: Beginning Guitar, Beginning Guitar II, Intermediate Guitar, Beginning Mandolin. Taught Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Guitar; and Creating Music at Flathead Valley Community College, 1986-1990. I taught Piano In Class, Intermediate Piano, Intermediate Guitar, Advanced Guitar, Spring Semester, Summer Session, 2018; Fall Session, Piano In Class and Intermediate Guitar; History of Jazz, Spring 2018. Classes are ongoing into 2020: Beginning Guitar, Intermediate Guitar, Piano In Class, Intermediate Piano; and The Craft of Songwriting, Spring and Summer 2019. Beginning Guitar, Beginning Guitar II, Intermediate Guitar, Piano In Class, Intermediate Piano, 2020-2021.
Private Guitar Instructor
Aug, 2007 - May, 2009Midi For Kids, Inc.
I taught beginning to intermediate guitar classes for this national company, all styles, 2007-2009.
Private piano, voice instructor
Aug, 2005 - Jun, 2009Music Masters store
I was a private piano and voice instructor for 4 years at this music store in Scottsdale. AZ
Title I Tutor, Summer School
Jun, 2005 - Jul, 2007Scottsdale Unified School District
I taught Title I summer school for 7 weeks, summer 2005, 2006, and 2007 for the Scottsdale School District, Scottsdale, Arizona. I was a reading, Language Arts, tutor in Scottsdale, Arizona. i hold an English As A Second Language endorsement, K-12, from University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona.
Music Educator
Sep, 2003 - May, 2014Scottsdale Unified School District
I have 11 years experience as a choral and general music educator, grades 4-8; and 3 years experience as an orchestra director, grades 4-8 for this school district.
Adjunct Music Educator
Aug, 1990 - Jun, 2000University of Montana, Western
I have 10 years experience teaching credit and non-credit classes; Creating Music 101, Piano in Class 101, Basic Guitar 121, Intermediate Guitar 102, and Advanced Guitar 103 for University of Montana/Western, Dillon, Montana, part time.
Music Educator
Aug, 1986 - May, 2003Various school districts in Montana
I taught choir and orchestra classes at several elementary and middle schools in Montana for public school districts, part time, for 17 years.
Private piano, voice, guitar, organ, mandolin, bass, and flute instructor
Jan, 1983 - PresentFleming Music Studio
I have owned my music studio since 1983 and have taught the above instruments and vocal lessons, all ages and level of expertise except flute lessons (beginner only). Currently teach private studio lessons (March 2023).
Education
Bachelor of Music Education
Aug, 1971 - Feb, 1976Montana State University
Masters Degree--Teacher Leadership
Jun, 2013Grand Canyon University, Glendale, AZ
English As A Second Language endorsement, K-12
Aug, 2004 - Mar, 2007University of Phoenix
Library Science
Jul, 1997 - Jun, 1998University of Montana
Graduate Work, Composition
Aug, 1983 - Mar, 1984Montana State University
Certifications
Music Education, K-12
Mar, 1976Montana State University
I hold a music education degree from Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana.
Standard Secondary Education, 7-12; Music K-12
Sep, 2012Arizona Department of Education
Music K-12 certificate, Standard Secondary Education certificate, Arizona.
English As A Second Language, K-12
Mar, 2007University of Phoenix
I hold an English As A Second Language teaching endorsement, K-12 through the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona.
Library Science, K-12
Jun, 1998University of Montana/Western
I hold a Library Science certification, Grades K-12 from University of Montana/Western, Dillon, Montana.
Awards
OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR
Oct, 2006Marquis Edition, Who's Who of American Women, 2006
Guitar Scholarhip, Crown Guitar Foundation
Jul, 2018Crown Guitar Foundation, Bigfork, Montana
TEN YEAR SERVICE AWARD
May, 2013Scottsdale Unified School District, Scottsdale, Arizona
OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR, Marquis Edition, Who's Who Among American Women
Sep, 2008Marquis Book Edition, Who'a Who, 2007,2008
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
May, 1976The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
National Association of Recording Industry Professionals
Aug, 2015Formed in 1998, the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) brings together the brightest minds and leading innovators in the global record and music industries. NARIP was created specifically for record industry professionals.
National Education Association
Aug, 2005The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
Music Teachers National Association
Mar, 1986The 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.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
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