Jaclyn Urbas
Music Teacher
Coatesville,PA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Collegium Charter School
Exton, Coatesville, PA
08.2010 - Current
- Vocal expertise
- Classroom management
- Proficient in Voice, Clarinet, Piano, and Theatre Studies
- Evaluated class progress and adjusted strategies to maintain growth and learning
- Cared for equipment and rental items to keep supplies in good working order
- Ran School assemblies
- Program development and management. including writing K-6 Music Curriculum
- Sourced music, costumes, and props for elementary and high school musical performances
- Attended trainings and community events to broaden expertise and help students
- Oversaw Elementary, Middle, and High School Choir programs, including planning activities and field trips
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom procedures and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Utilized positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA 06.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA 08.2003 - 06.2008
Skills
Self-critiquing skills
Producing shows
Large choir conduction
Optimizing sound
Harmony knowledge
Written Communication
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Aural skills
Rehearsals
Assemble leadership
Individual and group instruction
Accomplishments
- Orff-Schulwerk Levels I, II, and III
- Masters of Music Education
- Citadel Heart of Learning Nominee
- Lead Teacher 2013-2021
- Mentor Teacher 4 years
- K-6 Music Curriculum Writing Lead
Affiliations
- National Association for Music Education
- Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
- American Choral Directors Association