About Ruthie T.
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General Music Teacher
Aug, 2007 - May, 2009Tavelli Elementary, Colorado
• Conducted and created multiple student-performed programs that involved instruments, vocals, choreography and acting • Planned and implemented daily lesson plans incorporating model content standards • Utilized movement as a main focus to engage students in learning • Created music curriculum that incorporated classroom learning objectives • Created and implemented differentiated instruction for a diverse student body of 650 students • Successfully planned for and integrated students with severe academic and affective needs • Successfully planned for and integrated English Language Learners • Taught daily instruction involving students with physical disabilities as well as special education students • Cooperated with other specialty teachers and wellness committee in producing a wellness fair involving all five senses with music being the sense of hearing
Private Voice, Piano and Guitar Instructor
Feb, 2010 - Aug, 2013Lessons By Ruthie
Instruct private voice, piano and guitar lessons that are individualized to the needs of students varying from ages five to fifty-five
General Music Teacher
Aug, 2009 - Jun, 2012McDowell Elementary, California
• Advocated musical education in the general music classroom • Established music programs for all ages of students • Implemented lesson plans pertaining to gifted and talented students
Summer Music Enrichment Teacher
Jun, 2009 - Aug, 2011McDowell Elementary, California
Created and taught summer enrichment program structured around music and movement, theatre and group vocal lessons.
Private Voice and Piano Instructor
Jan, 2009 - May, 2009Lessons By Ruthie
Instructed private voice and piano lessons that are individualized to the needs of students varying from ages seven to eleven
Choir Director
Oct, 2008 - May, 2009Putnam Elementary, Colorado
• Directed 40 students in weekly choir sessions in preparation for 2 performances • Directed 60 students in weekly rehearsals in preparation for 2 theatrical performances of Peter Pan
Music Enrichment Teacher
Jun, 2008 - Aug, 2008Poudre School District
Lead a summer enrichment program for grades third through sixth structured around music and movement
Education
Bachelors of Vocal Music Education
Aug, 2003 - Jun, 2004Simpson College
Bachelor of Music Education
Aug, 2004 - Aug, 2007University of Northern Colorado
Bachelors in Vocal Music Education
Aug, 2004 - Jun, 2007University of Northern Colorado
Bachelors in Vocal Music Education
Aug, 2004 - Jun, 2007University of Northern Colorado
Awards
2010 Sweet Adeline Young Women in Harmony International Quartet Champion
Oct, 2010Sweet Adeline International
2013 10th Place International Quartet
Oct, 2013Sweet Adeline International
2013 Region 21 Quartet Champions
Apr, 2013Sweet Adeline International
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
German
Limited Proficiency
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