Caitlin Forbes
Appleton,WI
Summary
Diligent musician and educator with a rich background in early childhood and both group and individual musical instruction. Utilizes creative teaching and lesson planning strategies to incorporate singing, movement, and instrument play into the classroom while still teaching music fundamentals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher’s Aid
Bridges Child Enrichment Center
Appleton, WI
04.2024 - Current
- Serving as a Teacher’s Aid for Daycare, Preschool, and 4K classrooms
- Collaborating with fellow educators in multiple classrooms to provide learning assistance to children from birth to 6 years of age
- Teaching summer music classes for students ages 2-6 years of age.
Private Music Teacher
Appleton Music Academy
Appleton, WI
05.2022 - Current
- Teaching private cello, piano, and violin lessons for students from 7 to 12 years old.
- Implementing customized lesson plans tailored to each student's learning styles and needs
Student Teacher, Music
Woodland Elementary School
Kimberly, WI
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards with the assistance of my cooperating teacher
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that encouraged student growth and development.
Pre-K Teacher’s Aid
Creative Montessori Learning Center
Lombard, IL
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Served as a Teachers Aid at a Montessori preschool during the summers between Freshman and Sophomore years at Lawrence University.
- Taught Pre-K music classes once per week to students ages 3-5
Pre-K Music Teacher
Tiny Treasures Childcare
Elmhurst, IL
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Taught a weekly exploratory music class for Pre-K students at a childcare facility.
- Implemented diverse teaching techniques to enhance student creativity and participation through movement, song, and free instrument exploration.
Private Cello Tutor
Western Springs School of Talent Education
Elmhurst, IL
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Provided Private Cello Tutoring Sessions once per week.
- Mentored younger Suzuki students who studied under the same teacher and offered extra guidance.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Music Education
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI06-2025
Private Cello Instruction - undefined
Western Springs School of Talent Education
09-2021
Skills
- 4 Years Pre-k Classroom Experience
- 19 Years on Primary instrument (Cello)
- Experienced Vocalist in Performance and Educational Settings
- Proficiency in Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, and Violin
- Passionate and Creative Educator
- Conflict resolution
- Creative curriculum planning
- Patience and Empathy
- Music and Movement
Certification
- CPR Certified (1/2025)
- Mandated Reporter Certified (1/2025)
Timeline
Student Teacher, Music
Woodland Elementary School
09.2025 - 10.2025
Pre-K Teacher’s Aid
Bridges Child Enrichment Center
04.2024 - Current
Private Music Teacher
Appleton Music Academy
05.2022 - Current
Pre-K Teacher’s Aid
Creative Montessori Learning Center
06.2021 - 09.2022
Pre-K Music Teacher
Tiny Treasures Childcare
09.2018 - 09.2021
Private Cello Tutor
Western Springs School of Talent Education
09.2016 - 09.2021
Private Cello Instruction - undefined
Western Springs School of Talent Education
Bachelors Degree - Music Education
Lawrence University