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Pittsburgh, Pa

*Abide by national and state Music Education standards to creatively teach over 100 middle and high school students annually in the subject of Music; developed adaptable music arrangements to allow for a higher level of student success, regularly seeing a success rate of about 90% throughout the ensemble*Encourage student growth and expression as they enter a very transformative time in their educational careers*Increase enrollment in the ensemble by 20% with new recruitment techniques featuring current and past members sharing their experiences*Prepare students to perform in several out-of-state events, such as the Kentucky Derby Parade, and parades in Disney World and Universal Studios. In-state events include the Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade, Fall Fantasy Kennywood parade, as well as smaller community events such as Memorial Day performances within the boroughs of the district

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Previously enrolled as a Java coding bootcamp student at Tech Elevator. Below is a list of projects I've completed:Virtual Vending Machine: A command-line vending machine program built in Java utilizing object-oriented programming principles, File I/O, and JUnit TestingTEnmo Money Transfer App: A mock-Venmo money transfer app using a RESTful API server, Java, Spring Boot (MVC Framework), PostgreSQL, and JDBCSilent Auction: As a cohesive team of 4-5 members, we developed a full-stack web app aimed at uniting buyers and sellers for a fundraising silent auction. The app, built from scratch using PostgreSQL, Java, Spring, and Vue.js with Axios, intricately managed Auctions, Bids, Items, and Users through interrelated tables. Our Java backend facilitated seamless user interaction, empowering sellers to mold auctions and buyers to bid and communicate. In a nutshell, we crafted an innovative platform that elegantly fused technology and purpose to foster meaningful connections and support a noble cause.

Westover, Pa

*Abided by national and state Music Education standards to creatively teach over 250 K-12 students in the subject of Music;*Adapted as a new teacher fresh out of college to meet and exceed the expectations set forth by the students and my colleagues*Encouraged student growth and expression through music within a classroom settingImproved pitch matching by 50% in grades K-3 through several units, providing many learning opportunities and experiences for increased comfortability with singing in front of their peers

Java Web Application Development Bootcamp

A full-stack Java coding bootcamp to learn how to develop dynamic web-based software systems using the Java programming language.

Bachelor Of Science, Music Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir, Delta Omicron.