Andrew Litwiller
Georgetown
Summary
Dedicated music educator with expertise in developing engaging curricula and fostering inclusive learning environments. Proven ability to integrate multicultural elements into lessons and enhance student participation through innovative teaching methods. Committed to promoting musical growth and ensuring child safety in all educational settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Elementary Music Teacher
Cayman International School
Grand Cayman
2017.08 - 2026.03
- Integrated World Music Drumming program for grades 4 and 5
- Developed diverse curriculum focused on musical and character development
- Directed after-school musical, talent show, and various assemblies
- Coached secondary school Rock Band
- Assisted with lights and sound for secondary school musicals
- Received gold rating at Cayman Islands National Arts Festival
- Co-piloted electronic music program for Grade 5 with STEAM department
- Created safe and respectful classroom environment conducive to learning and creativity.
- Integrated cultural aspects into music lessons, promoting multicultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creative and inclusive learning environment, enhancing student participation.
- Provided constructive feedback to parents during parent-teacher meetings regarding their children's musical development.
- Assisted in organising school-wide events such as assemblies and holiday celebrations involving musical performances by pupils.
- Used innovative teaching strategies for effective instruction delivery and engagement of pupils in class activities.
- Incorporated technology into lessons, modernising classroom experience.
- Collaborated with staff for integrated cross-curricular learning initiatives.
Elementary Music Teacher
Escuela Campo Alegre
Caracas
2014.08 - 2017.06
- Adapted music curriculum to a changing school environment
- Directed and planned assemblies, the fifth-grade musical, and the talent show
- Experience teaching early childhood music
- Adaptive schools training
- Co-taught world drum club
- Created IB-themed musical with fifth-grade students and teachers
- Used behaviour management techniques to maintain positive learning environments.
Elementary Music Teacher
American Baccalaureate School
Abraq Qaitan
2012.08 - 2014.06
- Created a multicultural music program
- Co-directed the musical and created an after-school drum club
- Added Kodaly and Orff instrument component to the music program
- Served on the spirit committee
- Developed engaging lesson plans for teaching primary school music.
- Thrived in a challenging classroom environment
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas 2009.08 - 2012.05
Bachelor of Music Technology - Music technology
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri 1999.08 - 2004.05
Skills
- Performance directing
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Musical improvisation techniques
- Digital audio workstations knowledge
- Music software proficiency
- Songwriting instruction
- Constructive feedback delivery
- Certified Orff Level 1
- Certified in World Music Drumming level 1
- Child safety awareness
Certification
Kansas Teaching License Pre-K through grade 12 music
Qualified Teacher Status currently processing.
Certified in basic first aid and CPR
Child protection training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Music Teacher
Cayman International School
2017.08 - 2026.03
Elementary Music Teacher
Escuela Campo Alegre
2014.08 - 2017.06
Elementary Music Teacher
American Baccalaureate School
2012.08 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Kansas
2009.08 - 2012.05
Bachelor of Music Technology - Music technology
University of Central Missouri
1999.08 - 2004.05