Andrea Halstead, M.S.Ed. Email and Phone Number

Freelance English Language Tutor. Provides individualized ESL instruction to Chinese students ages 5-12 as an Independent Contractor. 100% online instruction integrating video chat & PowerPoint.

• Instructed over 650 students weekly, 150 students a day, with up to 30 students individually and in groups• Directed an afterschool chorus program of 30 for select students and produced two musicals annually• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests• Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children’s progress• Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, social development and physical health• Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet• Supervised an average of 200 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips• Planned and implemented lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines• Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for a classroom activities, including weekly grades and benchmark assessments. • Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field• Enforced the school’s discipline code to deal with problem situations• Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times• Created a classroom environment where children could learn respect for themselves and others• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children’s music and history form cultures around the world.• Served on various committees with other teachers as assigned by the administration. In 2015-2016, I served on the Special Events committee as chairperson of our school’s Relay for Life campaign• Served from 2013-2016 as the Public Relations contact person (maintained the school website at www.sces.sumterschools.org, wrote articles for the school website and local newspapers,photographed school functions for publicity, maintained the school’s Facebook page, and attending monthly district PR meetings.* Utilized the DonorsChoose.org website to raise money for new instruments to enhance instruction in my classroom.

I taught classroom music to grades PK-5, as well as beginning concert band lessons and directed the Beginner Band.Also:• Taught General Music PK – 5 as a long-term substitute• Instructed beginner lessons on band instruments to Grade 5 students• Created and taught engaging music lessons and activities• Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and other • Taught recorder to all grade 5 students & multiple songs in French• Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet• Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner

I taught general music K-6, beginner band instrument lessons to grade 5 students, directed Middle School Concert Band, High School Concert Band, Middle School Chorus, High School Pep Band & the Bodacious Brass Band.

Taught General Classroom Music PK-8. Established and Directed Middle School Band and High School Concert and Band, Elementary School Chorus, taught High School Music Appreciation Class.Also:• Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning• Instructed up to 25 students individually and in groups• Instructed beginning and intermediated band lesson & general music• Taught High School Music Appreciation class• Chaperoned Middle School and High School field trips• Established and directed a Middle School and a High School Band for the District