Orchestra Teacher
Sandusky City Schools
1997 - 2025
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Inspired interest in orchestral literature by exposing students to works from a variety of historical periods, composers, and genres.
- Encouraged leadership among students by providing opportunities for them to conduct the orchestra or lead sectionals in their respective instrument groups.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by maintaining high expectations for both musical and personal growth.
- Organized successful performances for school concerts, community events, and competitions, showcasing students' hard work and talent.
- Promoted a well-rounded education by incorporating elements of music theory, history, and culture into daily lessons and rehearsals.
- Developed meaningful assessments that evaluated student progress.
- Managed inventory of instruments and sheet music, ensuring necessary resources were available for all students during rehearsals and performances.
- Implemented effective practice techniques tailored to each student's needs, resulting in improved instrument proficiency across the orchestra program.
- Secured funding for additional resources through grant applications and fundraising efforts within the school community.
- Enhanced student performance by developing and implementing a comprehensive orchestra curriculum for first-year students ('Blue Streak Beginning Strings').
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Assisted in development of enrichment activities and special events.
