Year of professional experience
Ashton Blair
Kelso,WA
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in band classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Libby Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Planned and collaborated with educator; directed and conducted large and small ensemble groups, lead and organized rehearsal and concert performances, participated in 504/IEP planning, band festival conducting and field trip planning.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Ensemble Participation and Performance
Gonzaga University
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Participation in university ensembles, including symphony orchestra, jazz ensemble, jazz combo, wind ensemble, and wind symphony.
Student Conductor, Director (College)
Gonzaga University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Planned and collaborated with educator; directed and conducted large and small ensemble groups for pep-band, jazz-band, and wind ensemble settings.
Volunteer
Gonzaga University Music Department
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Field Experience
Arlington Elementary
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Planned and collaborated with educator; created lesson plans for General Music Education; taught classes for K and 2nd grade.
Field Experience
Rogers High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Planned and collaborated with educator; created lesson plans for secondary Music Education; taught sectionals and class for 9 - 12th grade.
Volunteer for Local Middle/High Schools
Covington Middle School, Heritage High School
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Volunteer work for middle/high schools, parade directing, sectional directing, and jazz band directing during the summer.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Tutor
Private Studio
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education (Instrumental Focus) and Jazz Performance
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05.2024
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Team building
- Group Instruction
Certification
WA State Residency Certification, General Music K-12, Instrumental Music K-12
Volunteer Experience
- Covington Middle School, Heritage High School, Vancouver, WA, Volunteer for Local Middle/High Schools, 05/2021, present, Volunteer work for middle/high schools, Parade directing, Sectional directing, Jazz band directing during the summer
- Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, Ensemble Participation and Performance, 08/2020, 05/2024, Participation in university ensembles, including symphony orchestra, jazz ensemble, jazz combo, wind ensemble, and wind symphony, Principal chair of symphony orchestra, Principal chair of wind symphony, Soloist chair for jazz band
Affiliations
- Western International Band Clinic
- Washington Music Educators Association
- Portland Youth Wind Ensemble
Timeline
Student Teacher
Libby Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Conductor, Director (College)
Gonzaga University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Field Experience
Arlington Elementary
09.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Gonzaga University Music Department
08.2022 - 01.2023
Field Experience
Rogers High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Volunteer for Local Middle/High Schools
Covington Middle School, Heritage High School
05.2021 - 08.2021
Ensemble Participation and Performance
Gonzaga University
08.2020 - 05.2024
Tutor
Private Studio
01.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education (Instrumental Focus) and Jazz Performance
Gonzaga University
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