Cassidy DeGrazio
NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to share love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience with students. Skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Certified in New Jersey to teach music K-12.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General Music Teacher
Old Bridge Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating engaging vocal exercises and warm-ups into daily routines.
- Organized successful performances and recitals, showcasing students' progress and talents to parents and the school community.
- Established a positive learning environment that fostered creativity, self-expression, and collaboration among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for ABA and multiply disabled students to ensure optimal progress.
Clinical Internship; K-8 General Music
Albert Einstein Academy
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked alongside cooperating teachers to create a student-led rock band and prepared a performance to honor Black History Month.
- Prepared and led vocal warm-ups for elementary and middle school chorus relative to repertoire at hand.
- Used ear-training techniques to develop students' vocal skills.
- Choreographed and taught dances for musical theater program.
Child Caregiver; Autism Spectrum Disorder
Megan Noble
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported children on the autism spectrum by encouraging appropriate play and socialization, and managing behaviors.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Promoted a child-led autonomy to highlight child's areas of strength.
- Incorporated methods from a relationship-based approach to therapy (DIR Floortime) to facilitate positive results from children on the autism spectrum.
Child Caregiver
Kerri Ciskowski
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintain effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and additional functions.
- Enforce rules and managed behavior through positive reinforcement.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ08.2021
Skills
- Music Theory
- Vocal Coaching
- Art Appreciation
- Classroom Management
Timeline
General Music Teacher
Old Bridge Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Internship; K-8 General Music
Albert Einstein Academy
09.2022 - 05.2023
Child Caregiver; Autism Spectrum Disorder
Megan Noble
04.2022 - 01.2023
Child Caregiver
Kerri Ciskowski
08.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Music Education
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Monmouth University
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