Matthew Goetz Email & Phone Number

Garfield, New Jersey

- Collaborated with administration on the planning and remodeling of the school auditorium- Served as a member of the schools NCLB leadership committee- Member of Crisis Management Team- Planned and implemented high quality classroom and instrumental music lessons for students in grades 9-12 that included traditional teaching methods as well as extensive use of technology in instruction.- Instrumental Music Program frequently recognized for significant cultural contributions to the Garfield City Community by Mayor and City Council- Bands awarded Excellent and Superior rankings at festival.- Marching Band awarded Bronze and Silver in NJMEA State Festival performances.- Selected to pilot History of Rock and Roll curriculum for Rock and Roll Forever Foundation.- Successfully brought in over $100,000+ of new equipment, uniforms and educational tools through grant writing and fundraising.- Significantly increased student enrollment in the instrumental music program.- Rehearsed and performed with both marching and concert band.- Facilitated vertical articulation in music program by inviting Middle School students to perform with the High School Marching and Concert Band.- Demonstrated willingness to give time beyond that required for group activities and to aid individual students.- Maintained and purchased instruments, music, equipment and facilities.- Created elective classes in History of Rock and Roll and Digital Music.

- Supervised band program and adhered to the student behavior code as described in student/parent handbook.- Displayed integrity, loyalty, and work ethic as attributes for all to follow.- Maintained and purchased instruments, music, equipment and facilitated repair services when needed.- Planned appropriate rehearsal activities for yearly concerts.

- Planned and implemented high quality general and instrumental music lessons for students in grades 6-12.- Successfully rehearsed and performed with various school ensembles including the Middle School and HighSchool concert and marching bands.- Increased the visibility of the music programs and department by generating both on-campus and off-campusperformance opportunities for both band programs.- Collaborated with teachers in other subjects to create cross-curricular and multi-cultural programs for students.- Created, implemented and developed a high quality middle school musical/drama program. In two years, theprogram's enrollment doubled in size. At last contact, the program had grown to include nearly 70 students.- Developed an instrumental music recruitment plan as part of a team.

program's enrollment doubled in size. At last contact, the program had grown to include nearly 70 students.- Developed an instrumental music recruitment plan as part of a team.; Instructed students in grades 3-8 in instrumental studies.- Rehearsed and performed with school ensembles.- Restructured program from 2 day/week to 5 day/week.- Implemented 3rd grade "Introduction to Instrumental Music Class".

Bs, Music Education

Activities and Societies: Trombone Choir, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Delta Omicron, Basketball Pep Band, Lion Line - 3.23 Major GPA.

9-12

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Concert Band, Mixed Chorus, Men's Chorus, Jazz Band, Swing Choir Student