Aaron Hench
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Seasoned music teacher with 10 years' experience in instruction and 15 years' experience as a professional musician. Accomplished in creating curriculum to prepare students for music examinations. Demonstrated leverage expertise to advance organizational goals and guide students towards excellence in musical performance. Adept at managing up to 30 students between ages 10 to 18 while cultivating productive atmosphere. Successful at monitoring growth through creative assessments and creating detailed lesson plans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
New Foundations Charter High School
Philadelphia
2017.01 - Current
- Taught and mentored grades 8-12
- Created and organized a Choir and Modern Band program
- Directed and coached the Track and Field
- Lead and organized assemblies for school events
- Directed sectionals and organized choirs at Music Fest.
Music Teacher
Universal Samuel Daroff Charter School
Philadelphia
2015.01 - Current
- Organized and taught general music classes for kindergarten through grade 4
- Formed and instructed Band, Choir, A Cappella, and Modern Band for grades 5 through 8
- Lead and organized assemblies for school events, as well as the winter concert
- Orchestrated free field trips
- Collaborated with guest teachers within the school district.
Voice and Instrumental Music Teacher
School of Rock
Philadelphia
2014.01 - Current
- Demonstrated and coached healthy vocal technique to beginning students
- Introduced students to a variety of music spanning several decades
- Arranged and taught lessons for bass guitar, piano, voice, and guitar
- Lead full band rehearsals and voice sectionals.
Internship
Julia R. Masterman High School
Philadelphia
2015.09 - 2015.12
- Developed and implemented lessons for grades 5 through 12
- Lead several choirs in exploring vocal music ranging from Renaissance to modern a cappella
- Taught aural/oral music skills to AP Music Theory class
- Prepared students for regional vocal auditions
- Supervised out-of-school field trips, such as All City rehearsals.
Internship
Watson Comly Elementary School
Philadelphia
2015.01 - 2015.05
- Taught general music curriculum for kindergarten through grade 5
- Utilized Orff and Kodaly methodologies
- Directed choir rehearsals
- Assisted with talent show auditions.
Education
Master of Music in Music Technology -
University of Valley Forge
07.2021
Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Instrumental Concentration: Voice
Temple University
05.2015
Skills
- Performance Direction
- Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning
- Program Development
- Audio Editing
- Faculty Collaboration
- Music Production
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Equipment Maintenance
- Curriculum Design
- Program Administration
- Organizational Performance
- Learning Strategies
- Curriculum Implementation
- Feedback Analysis
- Employee Interviewing
- Virtual Learning Management
- Training Video Production
- Lectures and Discussions
- Classroom Experience
- Decision-Making
- Labor Relations
- Project Implementation
Certification
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Professional Certificate, 2015 - Present
Performance Experience
- Temple University Choirs, 2011, 2015, Dr. Paul Rardin, various Graduate Teaching Assistants, Dr. Mitos Andaya, Dr. Rollo Dilworth
- Temple University A Cappella, Owlcappella, section leader, arranger, soloist, vocal percussionist, event coordinator
- Reformation Lutheran Church, 2013, 2015, Vocal and instrumental soloist, Event coordinator
Honors And Affiliations
- National Association for Music Educators, 2012 - Present
- American Choral Directors Association, 2012 - Present
- Temple University Student Chapter Conductor
- Graduate Conductors Chorus Scholarship, 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Music Teacher
New Foundations Charter High School
2017.01 - Current
Internship
Julia R. Masterman High School
2015.09 - 2015.12
Music Teacher
Universal Samuel Daroff Charter School
2015.01 - Current
Internship
Watson Comly Elementary School
2015.01 - 2015.05
Voice and Instrumental Music Teacher
School of Rock
2014.01 - Current
Master of Music in Music Technology -
University of Valley Forge
Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Instrumental Concentration: Voice
Temple University
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Professional Certificate, 2015 - Present
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