ABBY HAHN
Kalamazoo,USA
Summary
Motivated soon-to-be graduate of Western Michigan University looking to apply education and experience into a summer camp counselor position. Outgoing and warmhearted person and excited to contribute to student learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Education Intern
Bangor Public Schools
Bangor, MI
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down live music events.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
Pre-Intern Teacher
Portage West Middle School
Portage, MI, USA
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Band Camp Staff
Edwardsburg High School
Edwardsburg, MI, USA
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered high-quality instruction to the clarinet section
- Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions
- Worked with students on marching drill
- Paid attention to teaching style of the band director
- Attended staff meetings
- Collaborated with the band director to achieve goals and meet students' needs.
Pre-Intern Teacher
Gull Lake Middle School
Richland, MI, USA
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students
- Helped students understand difficult music terms by using the scaffolding process
- Collaborated with the band director and assistant band director to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
Marching Band Uniform Staff
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Chose uniforms that best matched the body build of the band members
- Reminded band members to keep their uniform in stable condition for events like football games and pep band performances
- Balanced school work with band requirements to stay in good academic standing
- Coordinated with head of uniform staff to arrange emergency tailor sessions in case of uniform issues.
Clarinet Assistant Section Leader
Bullock Creek High School
Midland, MI, USA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Delivered high-quality instruction to more than 10 students every semester
- Traveled, sometimes great distances, to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for performances
- Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest
- Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing and dynamics
- Memorized musical selections, routines and cues while singing acapella with accompaniments
- Auditioned for band positions.
Education
Western Michigan University
Skills
- Curriculum Development and Lesson
- Classroom Discussion Facilitation
- Planning
- Music Theory
- Vocal Techniques
- Aural Skills
- Performance Direction
- Performance Coaching
Accomplishments
- 1 rating at State Solo & Ensemble (2019)
- Assistant section leader (2019)
- 1st chair clarinet (2019)
- Michigan Youth Arts Festival (2019)
- Greg Smokovitz Band Director's Award (2019)
Timeline
Music Education Intern
Bangor Public Schools
01.2024 - 04.2024
Band Camp Staff
Edwardsburg High School
08.2023 - 08.2023
Pre-Intern Teacher
Portage West Middle School
02.2023 - 09.2023
Pre-Intern Teacher
Gull Lake Middle School
10.2022 - 12.2022
Marching Band Uniform Staff
Western Michigan University
01.2021 - 12.2022
Clarinet Assistant Section Leader
Bullock Creek High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Western Michigan University
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