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Amy Kastel

Sugar Grove,IL

Summary

Passionate follower of Jesus, with experience and success in music leadership. Strengths include a commitment to spiritual disciplines, competency in music theory and vocal technique, and leadership skills I've been blessed to polish through teaching, including clear communication, productive collaboration, and maintaining a healthy environment for a team to thrive.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocal Leader

CCC
Aurora, Illinois
02.2023 - Current
  • Lead vocal rehearsals.
  • Managed the pacing of vocal and full group rehearsals.
  • Assigned harmonies and modified song details in planning center.
  • Lead the congregation in our welcome, worship focus, turn, and great, and the Apostles' Creed.
  • Collaborated with vocal and band leaders to complete the worship leader training modules.
  • Coached the vocalists in securing harmonies or rhythms during rehearsals.

Music Teacher

Plano SD 88
Plano, Illinois
08.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated and led music or choir performances and events throughout the academic school year.
  • Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to encourage improvement.
  • Managed classroom environments to foster creativity and respect among students.
  • Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of vocal health, technique, and balance.
  • Developed relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administrators to ensure the best outcomes for all involved parties.
  • Designed and implemented curricula to challenge students and encourage excellence, including piloting a keyboard unit, and performance opportunities for students.
  • Organized field trips to enrich the students' learning experience.
  • Implemented a music club that met monthly for our life skills students.

Music Teacher

East Aurora School District 131
Aurora, Illinois
08.2013 - 05.2021
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs in music education.
  • Coordinated and led school music performances and events throughout the academic year.
  • Managed classroom environments to foster creativity and respect among students.
  • Organized music clubs and extracurricular activities to promote student involvement.
  • Maintained a positive learning environment by providing encouragement and constructive criticism during lessons.
  • Performed regular assessments of student development to measure progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
  • Developed relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administrators to ensure the best outcomes for all involved parties.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
12-2012

Skills

  • Commitment to spiritual disciplines
  • Vocal technique and coaching
  • Relationship and team-building
  • Effective communication
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Piano proficiency
  • Performance planning
  • Spiritually gifted in faith, service, and giving

Accomplishments

  • Received an excellent rating in each of my teaching evaluations since 2018.
  • Nominated for Plano Premier Award for Best Educator
  • Received our Plano Premier Award for Best Explore Team

Timeline

Vocal Leader

CCC
02.2023 - Current

Music Teacher

Plano SD 88
08.2021 - Current

Music Teacher

East Aurora School District 131
08.2013 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Western Illinois University

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