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Brenda J. Hodge

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Dedicated educator with over ten years of experience in grades 4-8 music instruction and student development across public, private, and home-based settings. Proven ability to design engaging curricula, foster student growth, and lead both small and large-scale instructional programs. Founder of RUN717, a community-driven initiative that integrates educational principles into endurance coaching. Passionate about mentoring students through personalized guidance and motivational strategies.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

RUN717
08.2016 - Current
  • Began RUN717 business (Facebook group, Instagram and webpage) which has over 4,200 members. I share training tips to motivate and encourage others. This also has been a source for my coaching business. I hold multiple certifications including VDOT and RRCA.

Volunteer Cross Country coach

Dallastown Middle School
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Volunteer Cross Country coach.

Private Instrumental Music Instructor
09.2000 - 03.2010
  • Taught private music instruction to students grades 3-12 out of my home. Organized schedule and prepared students for recitals and public performances.

Instrumental Music Teacher, York Suburban School District
08.1996 - 08.1998
  • Provided instruction on wind, brass, percussion and string instruments to students in grades 3-8. Responsible for students initial assessment and assignments, organizing the instruction schedule and communicating with peer teachers. I was in charge of over 100 students from three schools.

Instrumental Music Teacher, McHenry School District
08.1994 - 08.1996
  • Provided instruction on wind, brass, percussion, and string instruments to students in grades 4-8. Initiated an Advanced Band for students needing more of a challenge.

Instrumental Music Teacher
08.1993 - 08.1994
  • Provided instruction on wind, brass, and percussion to students in grades 4-8 at three private schools. Began a music technology program as well as a summer institute.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
06.1993

Skills

  • Technologically proficient
  • Disciplined
  • Creative
  • Adaptable
  • Self starter
  • Organized

Certification

Pennsylvania Teaching license is active and valid.

Timeline

Volunteer Cross Country coach

Dallastown Middle School
08.2017 - 08.2018

Owner

RUN717
08.2016 - Current

Private Instrumental Music Instructor
09.2000 - 03.2010

Instrumental Music Teacher, York Suburban School District
08.1996 - 08.1998

Instrumental Music Teacher, McHenry School District
08.1994 - 08.1996

Instrumental Music Teacher
08.1993 - 08.1994

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

Northwestern University

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