Teaching- Designed curriculum for a new string music program for grades 3-8. Duties include group lessons grades 3-5 and orchestra class for grades 6-8. Directed 300+ concerts. Additional tasks include, coordinating class schedules between four different school buildings with an average of 16 teachers per year, coordinating field trips, use of educational software including educational management systems eBackPack and Canvas. Proficient using professional sound and recording devices/hardware/software. Programs include Cubase, Finale as well as Apple programs iMovie and Garage Band (MacBook and iPad).Music- I'm a guitarist, teacher and luthier in the Pittsburgh area. I received my BA in music performance (jazz guitar) from Duquesne University in 1994. I’ve performed with local and national artists such as the the duo Leah and Chris, The Honeyriders, Modern Times and the Rick Purcell Band, Joe Negri, Charlie Haden, Randy Purcell, Stanley Turrentine, Joe Beck, The Shirelles, Jim Nabors (yes that’s right, Gomer Pyle) and performed as an opening act for Barry Manillo, Chubby Checker, The Indigo Girls, Soul Asylum and Rod Stewart. Show performances have included West Side Story, Little Shop Of Horrors, Jesus Christ Superstar, Addams Family, The Wiz and Children of Eden to name a few. I received a Post Baccalaureate Certification in music education from Duquesne University in 2003 and my Masters of Arts Teaching from California University of PA in 2010. I'm currently employed as a music teacher in the Elizabeth Forward School District.