Jessica Eastridge, M.M. Email & Phone Number

Leesburg, Va, Us

• Instructs 6th through 8th grade woodwind, brass, and percussion students in beginning and intermediate instrumental techniques and musicianship• Facilitates the Potomac Pans Steel Band and assists with River Bend Jazz • Develops curriculum for and instructs adaptive music classes to special education students• Directs the Concert Band at District 16 Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association Assessment (earned Superior rating in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022 and Excellent rating in 2018)• Co-chaired the District 16 Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association District Band event, including hiring and supervising conductors, securing facilities, managing a budget, ordering music and other materials, coordinating staff, creating a program, and overseeing the operation of the event• Executes administrative duties for the band program including managing inventory, music library, finances, events, travel, and planning• Co-Directed Potomac Falls Summer Band Academy, including hiring conductors, clinicians, and staff, securing facilities, managing the budget, order materials, coordinating staff, and overseeing the daily operations of the camp• Served on the Sources of Strength Committee and Community Outreach Committee• Served as Department Chair• Served on a committee to adapt the Loudoun County Public Schools Music Standards to align with the National Core Arts Standards

Newark, Delaware, United States

• Instructed early childhood music classes for children and families between the ages of 6 months and 5 years• Educated parents and families on the importance of early-childhood music experiences• Developed and implemented age appropriate curriculum using research-based practices• Mentored undergraduate teachers in the foundations of Gordon’s Music Learning Theory • Implemented the state standards and National Core Arts Standards for Music Education

Newark, Delaware, United States

• Assisted with upper level music education methods courses; evaluated students at practicum placements; assisted with student teaching logistics and maintenance of student teacher portfolios; instructed undergraduate music education students and assisted professors with various tasks related to undergraduate music education course work related to instrumental music, elementary music, and early childhood music• Instructed overview course on the practical applications of beginning instrumental pedagogy and secondary instrument methods and techniques

Bainbridge, Georgia, United States

• Instructed 5th and 6th grade band classes ranging in size from 25 to 75 students• Assisted with high school marching band, wind ensemble, and concert band• Instructed general music classes to special education students• Planned and implemented concerts, after school events, and field trips including overnight trips to Universal Studios in Orlando, FL to participate in the STARS performance program and to Troy University in Troy, AL to participate in Southeastern United States Honor Band• Oversaw finances and inventory for the band program and organized fundraisers • Directed the Hutto Middle School Concert Band at the Georgia Bandmaster’s Association Festival (earned Superior rating in 2012 and 2013)• Served as the Team Leader for Relay for Life for Hutto Middle School• Served on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation Committee

Master Of Music, Music Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Steel Band, Concert Band

Bachelor Of Music, Music Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Pep Band, Concert Band, Steel Band, Tau Beta Sigma, Residence Hall Association, Upperclassmen.