Anna Baumgaertner
Mt. Pleasant,SC
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Department Chair and Educator,, with 20+ years of experience teaching music within both
prestigious independent schools and Title-1 Schools and Organizations . Primarily serving as Teacher and a Performing Arts
Department Chair, possesses a track record of establishing and maintaining learning environments in which students exceed
expectations. Experienced in program assessment, curriculum design and implementation, lesson planning, and new
education resource integration as well as Event Planning, marketing and communication. Self-starter and creative thinker.
Thrives when working in a challenging, collaborative environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Strings and Piano Instructor
Allegro Charter School of Music
North Charleston, SC
08.2021 - Current
- Instructed over 70 strings and piano students, preparing children for school performances, auditions and showcases
- Designed lesson plans that followed the NAfMe Music and SC College Ready Standards
- As Sponsor, Won Tri-M National Music Honor Society South Carolina Chapter of the year 2021-22 and 22-23 for over twenty community service projects implemented by myself and students throughout Charleston.
- Assessed students' progress and structured lesson plans to facilitate continued learning.
- Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
- Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
- Created and maintained digital student portfolios, tracking student progress throughout academic year.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, guiding them through the college application process and helping with career readiness skills such as resume writing and job applications.
- Assessed student's instrumental playing skills and created individualized lesson plans accordingly.
Director of Strings and Instrumental Music
NSU University School
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2004 - 06.2023
- Within numerous classes, organized lessons and practice sessions that turn beginner players into proficient musicians, while advancing from grades 3 to 12.
- Taught students on the fundamentals of playing a stringed instrument, and as pupils advance, demonstrated complex techniques that students applied during practices and performances.
- Provided feedback and encouragement that enabled students to maximize their potential.
- Utilized progressive teaching methods and lesson planning to pique the interest of learners and inspire musicians to continue to develop.
- Routinely consulted with students, parents, and guidance counselors to review student progress, discuss goals, and prepare for pursuing music at the college level.
- Organized multiple concerts allowing for ensembles and solo performers to be showcased.
- Established the strings program with student participation growing from five students to 150+.
- Designed age appropriate curriculum for each course.
- Previous disciplines taught were Upper School Composition, AP Music Theory, Middle School Guitar, and Middle and Upper School Band.
Department Chair
NSU University School
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Established a welcoming, creative, and supportive learning environment for students to further musical and performing arts passions.
- Prioritized establishing a collaborative atmosphere within the department by offering support to faculty / staff in several areas including disciplinary actions, unit design, and educational planning.
- Continuously monitored student performance, progress, and teacher effectiveness, reporting to school officials on the importance of the program.
- During the Covid-19 pandemic, transitioned in-class materials and lessons into a format that is supported by virtual classroom / distance learning platforms, which is still delivering the same high-quality education.
- Supervised and provided guidance to nine performing arts instructors.
- Administered department meetings in collaboration with the Visual Arts team leader to enhance the learning experience which benefits students and teachers.
Founder and Director
SFYASC Music Competition, Notegarden LLC Website
Davie, FL.
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Launched a music competition for gifted music students to participate in, with participants being ages 6-25.
- Developed the concept for the event, rules, and supplemental aspects.
- Spearheaded fundraising strategies to secure support and sponsorship from musical affiliations, community organizations, businesses, and benefactors.
- Led efforts to recruit and hire qualified competition judges and accompanists.
- Conceptualized and executed aggressive marketing campaigns that informed potential participants about the event.
- Designed a website for students to submit their work for consideration.
- Yearly participation was around 80 students with some years reaching 120+.
- Secured as much as $10k in prize money yearly and managed funds.
- Designed NoteGarden- an organizational platform for music events and competitions.
- Did event planning, marketing, social media and all organization for multiple competitions including the international Franz Liszt PIano Competition and the Miami Symphony Orchestra Solo Competition.
- Kids In Distress.
- Fort Lauderdale Fl.
Student Music Program Director
Florida Youth Orchestra STEPS
Davie, FL
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Worked weekly with students in three Title 1 schools., Offering multiple music classes to over one hundred at-risk students.
- Developed curriculum to teach Strings to ESL students that is still being used today.
Mutual Funds Trading Assistant
Halpern Crane Partnership
Chicago, IL
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Assisted and managed traders in completing problematic trades.
- Hedged Long Positions selling futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
- Worked Remotely managing team and did overseas trading from 2001-2003.
- Additional Leadership and Teaching Experience: District Chairperson for Strings and Woodwinds, Florida Federation of Music Clubs.
Orchestra Director
Grace Lutheran School, Anshe Emet Hebrew Day School
River Forest, Chicago, IL.
12.1998 - 12.2000
- Coached numerous student musicians during rehearsals, performances and recording sessions.
Education
FDOE Professional Teachers Certification: K-12 Music #1127874 -
Florida
2022
Music Educator Certificate #303114 -
South Carolina
01.2021
Master of Arts - Education-Curriculum and Learning
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Violin Performance
DePaul University
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365, G-Suite, Constant Contact, Survey Monkey, Square, Stripe, Quickbooks, Taxcut,
- Turbotax, Dropbox, Canvas, Blackboard, Zoom
- EdTech: Certified QuaverMusic Classroom use IXL Gimkit, Noteflight, Kahoot, Nearpod,
- AP Music Teaching
- Canvas
- Career and College Readiness Tutoring
- Event planning
- Fundraising
- Lesson Plan Design
- Microsoft Office
- PIano Instruction
- Strings Instruction
- Team Leader
- Technology Integration
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education, Florida Association for Music Education, American String Teachers
Association.
Timeline
Strings and Piano Instructor
Allegro Charter School of Music
08.2021 - Current
Department Chair
NSU University School
01.2017 - 06.2021
Founder and Director
SFYASC Music Competition, Notegarden LLC Website
01.2009 - 01.2016
Director of Strings and Instrumental Music
NSU University School
01.2004 - 06.2023
Student Music Program Director
Florida Youth Orchestra STEPS
01.2002 - 01.2006
Orchestra Director
Grace Lutheran School, Anshe Emet Hebrew Day School
12.1998 - 12.2000
Mutual Funds Trading Assistant
Halpern Crane Partnership
01.1996 - 01.2003
FDOE Professional Teachers Certification: K-12 Music #1127874 -
Florida
Music Educator Certificate #303114 -
South Carolina
Master of Arts - Education-Curriculum and Learning
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Violin Performance
DePaul University
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