About Kate S.
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Experience
Music Teacher
Sep, 2011 - PresentArizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind
I am the general music teacher for all students who attend the school. Most of my students are visually impaired, so I learned Braille and some Braille music. I also have some American Sign Language skills, and I have worked with a broad range of students with special needs.
Music/Drama Teacher
Oct, 2007 - Jan, 2009Arts for All
I taught many of the music and drama classes offered at the non-profit center "Arts for All," which provides after school programs and an adult day program for kids and adults with special needs.
Education
Bachelor's of Music in Vocal Performance
Sep, 2003 - May, 2007Eastman School of Music
Master's of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy
Sep, 2009 - May, 2011Penn State University
Certifications
Secondary Teaching Certificate in Music
Mar, 2012State of Arizona
I am certified to teach grades 6-12 in the state of Arizona, and I hold a current fingerprint clearance card.
Awards
Graduate Performance Exhibition Award
Mar, 2011Penn State University
Affiliations
Golden Key International Honor Society
Jan, 2006Golden Key is the world's largest collegiate honor society. Membership into the Society is by invitation only and applies to the top 15% of college and university sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as top-performing graduate students in all fields of study, based solely on their academic achievements. As an international honor society with more than 400 chapters at colleges and universities around the world, Golden Key is committed to a high standard of scholastic achievement, and an ethos of integrity, innovation, respect, collaboration and diversity
Languages
Italian
Limited Proficiency
American Sign Language
Limited Proficiency
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