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Kentwood, Michigan, United States

Taught choir classes and a section of adaptive music for learners with exceptionalities to students in grades 6 - 8 at Valleywood Middle School. Aligned curriculum instruction to state and organizational standards in music teaching. Created online curriculum resources and supplementation, managed student progress on a learning management system, and kept clear data on student development. Communicated to a population of students, families, peers and administration in a diverse and vibrant community.Select accomplishments:Collaborated with colleagues to improve literature, supplemental materials, and the implementation of technologies within the curriculum.

Taught choir classes at St. Clair Middle School and St. Clair High School to students in grades 6 - 12. Designed and delivered instruction and curriculum in a progressive way to align with standards and support student proficiency. Delivered communication to students, peers, and adults in a clear and concise way. Delivered content to individuals, large and small groups. Designed interactive materials to support learning.Select accomplishments:Grew enrollment numbers year-over-year in the choir program through marketing and recruitment efforts.Designed and implemented a new curriculum from scratch, including interactive elements, multimedia resources, and formative self, peer, and teacher assessment opportunities.

Rochester, Michigan, United States

Prepared and selected music for weekly services and special performances. Collaborated with community members and local college students to organize featured performances. Ran weekly sectionals and band rehearsals.

Pontiac, Michigan, United States

Ran rehearsals in the absence of the director. Rehearsed and performed in weekly services and events.

Lapeer, Michigan, United States

Created lesson plans for, and taught choir classes to 6 - 12 students at Lapeer High School, Zemmer 8-9 Campus, and Rolland-Warner 6-7 Campus. Prepared students and families for performances including multiple concerts and a graduation performance.Select accomplishments:Effectively managed classrooms of over 60 students.Developed rapport with students quickly in a temporary role.

St Clair Shores, Michigan, United States

Co-directed and accompanied students in grades 9 - 12 at Lake Shore High School. This included running daily classes, helping with parent communication, IEP preparation, supporting classroom function and helping to adapt and update curriculum and classroom procedures.Select accomplishments:Prepared an advanced group for the Michigan School Vocal Music Association’s (MSVMA) District Choral Festival, where they received a Division 1 rating.Conducted the Lake Shore High School choirs at concerts, MSVMA festivals including Chamber Choir Festival and District Choral Festival, Co-directed students at performances at Michigan Music Conference, as well as a Music Festival in Orlando, Florida.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Worked in ticket, concessions and ushering booths. Assisted customers with questions and needs. Performed daily stocking, maintenance and cleaning duties.

Troy, Michigan, United States

Provided customer service and advice to customers seeking clothing advice and information. Performed fittings with clients. Performed organizational and cleaning duties as needed.Select accomplishments:Selected as the top seller in store-wide competition.

Rochester, Michigan, United States

Created lesson plans and materials to facilitate content delivery for one-on-one peer tutoring. Provided lesson plans, materials and support in understanding content. Helped peers create a process that made sense for them to solve problems, and helped to develop study plans.

Rochester, Michigan, United States

Performed office organizational and repair tasks as-needed including specialized lighting and sound equipment. Worked in various roles for performances including ushering, working backstage, and running lighting, sound, and camera equipment.

Marine City, Michigan, United States

Helped customers decide on shipping, receiving, and packaging needs to suit their specific situations. Performed manual labor, cleaning, organizing and inventory duties.