Brenna Richardson
Bear Lake,MI
Summary
Hard-working professional with 13 years of experience and a proven knowledge of music education, performance evaluation, and classroom management. Striving to provide an engaging and energetic musical experience for all learners.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director and General Music Teacher
Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools
09.2012 - Current
- Taught K-8 general music to diverse learners.
- Directed 5-12th grade instrumental music groups at rehearsals and performances at two districts daily.
- Worked to achieve tonal and harmonic balance, dynamics, rhythm and tempo to bring the music to life.
- Planned and directed seasonal concerts, prepared students for band festival, and solo and ensemble.
- Shaped music being played using tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume and other performance aspects.
- Obtained materials and supplies, such as instruments, music, maintenance supplies.
- Evaluated and grade students' participation and performances.
- Maintained student attendance records, grades and other required records.
Certified Guest Teacher
PCMI- Willsub
05.2010 - 06.2012
- Worked in a variety of classrooms gaining experience in classroom management and flexibility.
- Guest taught for a variety of ages and subjects K-12 in several districts.
- Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students.
- Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI05-2010
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Emotional Support
- Music Selection
- Classroom Management
- Group Activities
- Assessing performance
- Community enrichment
- Planning field trips
Timeline
Band Director and General Music Teacher
Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools
09.2012 - Current
Certified Guest Teacher
PCMI- Willsub
05.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Saginaw Valley State University
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