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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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BRITTANY FAULKS

Music Educator
BRITTANY FAULKS

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with 4-5 years of public school instruction experience. A versatile educator that has instructed/managed music classes, directed performances and musicals, worked hand in hand with at-risk students, and collaborated with after school and children's program, who also encourages love respect, and kindness.

Overview

11

Years of musicianship experience

6

Years of post-secondary education

5

Years of teaching experience

1
Certificate
11
years of professional experience
3

Years of data entry

Work History

Clintonville Public School District, Clintonville, WI

Music Teacher - Choral and General Music
2020.08 - Current (4 years & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Sources of Strength Advisor
  • Instructed and created lesson plans for 5th-8th grade students in person and virtual.
  • Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
  • Aligned lesson plans to reflect benchmarks and music standards in Wisconsin for individual and ensemble practice.
  • Prepared students for live and virtual performances such as concerts, assemblies, solo ensemble, and in classroom through assessment and reflection.
  • Directed high school musical and show choir
  • Coordinated with departmental employees to maintain continuity of music lesson objectives, planning and execution.
  • Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
  • Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding.
  • Managed and assisted students involved in at-risk program.
  • Taught and assisted in social emotional learning.

Encompass Early Education And Care, Green Bay, WI

Early Childhood Education Teacher
2019.10 - 2020.07 (9 months)

Job overview

  • Assisted and supervised multiple children
  • Identified individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Ensured safe environment.
  • Administered authorized medication.
  • Developed and tracked 30+ assessments bi-annually.
  • Assessed child data progress
  • Instructed daily routines & lessons.
  • Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.

Andover High School, Hennepin, MN

Student Teacher
03.2019 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Instructed vocal exploration for 9th-12th grade
  • Conducted/ directed concert
  • Guided choir rehearsals
  • Assisted out-of-school choirs
  • Coached spring musical
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.

Parkview Center School, Roseville, MN

Student Teacher
2019.01 - 2019.03 (2 months)

Job overview

  • Crafted, adapted and instructed lessons for k-6th grade
  • Assisted in school assemblies and choir rehearsals
  • Created individual materials / assessments
  • Used responsive classroom management & PBIS
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
  • Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.

University Of Northwestern - St. Paul, St. Paul, MN

Service Associate
2018.02 - 2018.12 (10 months)

Job overview

  • Managed cleanliness throughout college building.
  • Supervised daily routines when management was gone.
  • Organized cleaning based on events and facility use.
  • Problem-solved timely and effectively

Community Partners With Youth, New Brighton, MN

After School Program Volunteer
2018.11 - 2018.12 (1 month)

Job overview

  • K-8th grade.
  • Managed activities, games, meals, and homework.
  • Cultivated positive relationships.
  • Supervised field trips & small groups.

Self Employed, MN

House Cleaner
02.2017 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Town Of Belle Plaine, Belle Plaine, WI

Boat Monitor
2013.05 - 2016.09 (3 years & 4 months)

Job overview

  • Collected and organized data research
  • Managed 100+ client relationships on month basis
  • Educated about invasive species on daily basis as well as tour sessions
  • Submitted monthly lake data
  • Calculated weekly ratios
  • Supervised boat management

Education

University of Northwestern- St. Paul , St. Paul, MN

Bachelor of Music Education & Bible Minor from Vocal & Classroom Music Emphasis
2016.09 - 2020.11 (4 years & 2 months)

University Overview

GPA: 3.72

Clintonville High School

High School Diploma
2010.09 - 2014.06 (3 years & 9 months)

Skills

Connecting with students to foster learning

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Accomplishments

  • Worship Leader -current
  • Overseas Choir Tour (Baltic States & Sweden) '18
  • Concerto-Aria Finalist (Performing Competition) '18
  • National Choral Award Recipient '14
  • Show Choir Choreographer '12-'14
  • 1st-5th grade Children's Bible Teacher
  • Intramural Volleyball / Softball '16-'18
  • Feed My Starving Children worker '16-'17

Certification

Provisionary teaching license

Timeline

Provisionary teaching license

2023-09

Music Teacher - Choral and General Music

Clintonville Public School District
2020.08 - Current (4 years & 1 month)

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Encompass Early Education And Care
2019.10 - 2020.07 (9 months)

Student Teacher

Andover High School
03.2019 - 05.2019

Student Teacher

Parkview Center School
2019.01 - 2019.03 (2 months)

After School Program Volunteer

Community Partners With Youth
2018.11 - 2018.12 (1 month)

Service Associate

University Of Northwestern - St. Paul
2018.02 - 2018.12 (10 months)

House Cleaner

Self Employed
02.2017 - 06.2017

University of Northwestern- St. Paul

Bachelor of Music Education & Bible Minor from Vocal & Classroom Music Emphasis
2016.09 - 2020.11 (4 years & 2 months)

Boat Monitor

Town Of Belle Plaine
2013.05 - 2016.09 (3 years & 4 months)

Clintonville High School

High School Diploma
2010.09 - 2014.06 (3 years & 9 months)
BRITTANY FAULKSMusic Educator