Robert Larsen Email & Phone Number

Dundalk, Md

Instructor of standard and inclusion students with functional academic learning support, behavior learning support, IEP’s and 504 plans.Highlights• Created the school improvement project, "Make CHS A Better School" utilizing coding platforms such as Khan Academy, MIT App Inventor, and Hour of Code.• Acquired free 3D printer and pioneered instruction for a “Maker Space” in the classroom.• Implemented weekly tech tips to connect staff with BCPS STAT initiatives.• Contributed knowledge of rubrics for development of Student Learning Outcome documents.

Catonsville, Maryland

Essex, Md

Voluntary transfer with a goal to increase instructional leadership and capacity. PBIS Team member. Professional Development Team Coordinator and Presenter. Instructor of inclusion students with behavior learning support, functional academic learning support, IEP’s and 504 plans.Highlights• Planned, organized, and managed a successful Choral Program with two concerts per year.• Coordinated Professional Development for the 2012-13 school year.• Presented professional development on engagement strategies through Web 2.0 tools.• Presented professional development on Project Based Learning.• Facilitated a professional learning community on Charlotte Danielson’s teacher framework.• Collaborated with Math Department to develop online instructional videos that merge math and music while supporting deficient student skills.

Nottingham, Md

Mentor teacher, ensemble director and curriculum planner for General Music and Guitar levels I, II, III & IV.Highlights• Developed a guitar program of 300 students and advanced course levels to Honors and GT status.• Organized annual “Guitar Night” recital showcasing the Guitar Orchestra and featured solo performers.• Directed the Guitar Ensemble performing on average ten times per year in the community.• Authored a curriculum addendum and presented PD for Baltimore County teachers.• Trained teachers to incorporate 21 st Century software into instruction.• Organized the annual Field Trip to the Martin Guitar Factory.• Former students attending Peabody Conservatory and Berkley School of Music.

Coach and mentor responsible for team-building, eligibility, structure and program succes. Coordinated and oversaw annual 20-school tournament.Highlights• Managed logistics, community outreach and organization of all tournament aspects.• Maintained team and tournament records, budget and purchases.• Coached and mentored 30 student athletes, including 5 that qualified and competed in State WrestlingChampionships.

Oversaw company operations including customer service, contracting, tax reporting, employment insurance, and liability insurance. Hired, trained, managed, and motivated employees.Highlights• Developed interactive database for sales figures and price structure.• Led the company to a record year in gross sales exceeding $49,000.• Achieved 50% year-on-year gross increase for three consecutive years.

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Development - Instructional Leadership

Current GPA: 3.72

Bachelor Of Arts, Visual And Performing Arts

Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honor SocietyEmphasis in Classical Guitar Performance GPA: 3.26