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About Rachel S.
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Private Flute/Clarinet/Piano Teacher
Jun, 2016 - PresentSelf-Employed
I teach private flute/clarinet/piano lessons
Substitute Teacher
Nov, 2016 - Oct, 2017Boulder Valley School District
I was a substitute for music, special education, Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade
Music Teacher
Aug, 2013 - Jun, 2014The Bixby School (a private school)
I taught elementary general music, including some mixed grade classes. I also taught instrumental ensemble electives to 4th and 5th graders and taught private piano lessons at the school. I was also the music director for the 5th grade student written play.
Music Teacher
Nov, 2012 - Jun, 2013Aspen Crossing Elementary School in the Cherry Creek School District
I taught K-5th grade general music as well as a K-2nd grade music club before school and a 3rd-5th grade choir before school.
Music Teacher
Sep, 2011 - May, 2012Alsup Elementary School in the Adams 14 School District
I taught K-5th grade general music
Music Teacher
Sep, 2010 - Jun, 2011Woodcrest Elementary School (a private school)
I taught K-5th grade general music, including a 2nd-5th grade gifted class and a K-5th grade choir.
General Music and Band Teacher
Sep, 2010 - Jun, 2011Ivy Academia Entrepreneurial Charter School
I taught Preschool-4th grade general music and a 4th-6th grade band.
Lead After School Piano Teacher
Sep, 2009 - Mar, 2011Musical Minds After School Piano Program
I taught after school piano and music theory classes to K-5th grade students at multiple elementary schools.
Vocal Music and Band Teacher
Sep, 2007 - Jun, 2009Redondo Beach Unified School District
I taught K-5th grade vocal music at my home school and 5th/6th grade beginning/intermediate band at multiple elementary schools.
Music Teacher
Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2006Torrrance Unified School District
I taught 4th and 5th grade general music at nine elementary schools in the district.
General Music and Instrumental Music Teacher
Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2006The Santa Monica Academy of Music
I was an independent contractor through the Santa Monica Academy of Music and I taught 4th and 5th grade general music at two elementary schools in the Santa Monica/Malibu Unified School District. I also taught 2nd grade recorder and 3rd-5th grade beginning, intermediate, and advanced flute classes at Canyon Charter Elementary.
Music Teacher
Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2006Temple Beth Hillel Day School
I taught K-5th grade general music, including mixed grade classes.
Private Flute/Clarinet Teacher
Mar, 2004 - Sep, 2011Self-Employed
I taught private flute and clarinet lessons
Education
High School Diploma
Sep, 1997 - May, 2001Milken Community High School
Bachelors of Music in Music Education and my California K-12 Music Teaching Credential
Sep, 2001 - May, 2005University of Redlands
Certifications
Orff Schulwerk Level I
Jul, 2006University of California, Los Angeles
Orff Schulwerk is a method of teaching elementary general music that involves singing, recorder, body percussion, and barred instruments (xylophones, etc.).
Colorado Professional Teaching License Muisc K-12
Oct, 2011State of Colorado
I received my Colorado Professional Teaching License for Music K-12 in 2011 and renewed it in 2017.
Orff Schulwerk Level II
Jul, 2007Chapman University
Orff Schulwerk is a method of teaching elementary general music that involves singing, recorder, body percussion, and barred instruments (xylophones, etc.)
Awards
Annelle Chandler McAdams Award for Performance and Grades
Jun, 2003Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity for Women
Dean's List
May, 2005Milken Community High School and the University of Redlands
Affiliations
Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣΑΙ)
Apr, 2002Sigma Alpha Iota is a professional International Music Fraternity for women. Formed to uphold the highest standards of music and to further the development of music in America and throughout the world, it continues to provide musical and educational resources to its members and the general public.Sigma Alpha Iota operates its own national philanthropy, Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc.
Phi Kappa Lambda
Jun, 2004The purpose of this Society is to provide an organization dedicated to the furtherance of music in education and education in music in colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning, which offer music degree programs in one or more fields. The primary objective of the Society is the recognition and encouragement of the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship.
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