Classical Guitar with Morgan S.

Good Samaritan United Methodist Church of Tallahassee

Guitar Instructor, Good Samaritan United Methodist Church of Tallahassee 2014 – Present • Engage students in guitar and music theory instruction and prepare them for recitals (part-time role). • Teach students to read music from method book. Use active learning strategies to enhance lessons and motivate students to practice. Choose pop songs and arrange in simplified format to learn/practice specific notes. • Taught low-income students (ages 5-15) at Oliver Hill After School Program (2016-2017). • Created curriculum and taught guitar classes at church’s summer camp (2016-2017).

Gulf Coast State College (Panama City, FL)

Guitar Professor, Gulf Coast State College (Panama City, FL) 2015 – 2016 • Honed college-level teaching techniques by working with undergraduate students (music and guitar majors) to prepare them for classical guitar juries and senior recitals (fall and spring terms).

Chipola College (Marianna, FL)

Guitar Professor, Chipola College (Marianna, FL) 2014 – 2016 • Developed instructional materials and taught Intro to Guitar class to undergraduate music majors (4 semesters). • Evaluated student learning and maintained student records and grades. • Focused on music reading, classical guitar techniques and guitar performance (solo and as part of an ensemble). • Prepared students for juries and other performances via private lessons.

Florida State University

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL) 2012 – 2015 • Collaborated with Professor and other TAs to improve learning experience for undergraduate students. • Provided 1:1 applied guitar instruction to undergraduate students to prepare them for classical guitar juries.  

Stetson University

Florida State University

Florida State University

Florida State University

The Florida Guitar Festival and Competition