Catherine Boshears
Lumberton,TX
Summary
Passionate and talented Choir and Music teacher with a wide-variety of experience. Driven to create an atmosphere for music students to have a place to learn, excel and find belonging. Enthusiastic about helping students develop and achieve full potential as singers and musicians in a positive environment. Seeking employment as a music teacher or Choir Director.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Warren ISD
Warren , TX
07.2023 - Current
- Teach PreK through 5th grade general music.
- Organized and directed 4 music programs in the 2023-2024 school year.
- Purchased instruments and equipment needed for lessons or performances as necessary within budget constraints.
- Researched new methods of teaching music theory, composition, improvisation strategies., to enhance the educational experience of my students.
Middle School Choir Teacher
Lumberton ISD
Lumberton , TX
07.2020 - Current
- Director of 6 choir classes and over 250 students
- Made 3 Sweepstakes trophies for UIL Concert and Sight-Reading
- Over 20 students made All Region Choir and Superiors at UIL Solo and Ensemble
- Programed and directed two local Concerts a year.
- Implemented fundraising and promotional activities to support music programs.
Middle School Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
Huntsville , AL
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Director of 6 choir classes
- Programmed, taught and directed two school concert per year
- Kept budget for Choir program and planned field trips.
- Brought this choir program from non performing to competing in Contests
Private Voice and Piano Teacher
Self Employed
01.2004 - 07.2018
- Taught private voice and piano to 100s of students over the years.
- My student made All State Choirs, International Honor Choirs, and Superiors at Solo and Ensemble Contests.
Christian Missionary
International Mission Board
08.2012 - 03.2016
- Learned and spoke Russian to interact with others.
- Organized and helped lead ministry camps, summer camps, summer missionary trainings, volunteer outreach teams, national led outreach events, and Bible Studies.
- Coordinated events with other missionaries and national leaders.
- Monitored expenses and updated spreadsheets to document finances.
- Led worship services for training events.
Music Teacher
The International Academy of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Russia
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Taught K-5th general music and 4th-5th grade choir
- Taught a very multi-cultural group of children from families of a dozen different countries.
- Established a curriculum for the school’s elementary music program.
Music and Drama Teacher
Harmony Christian School
Lufkin, TX
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Taught general music to PK- 8th grade, Music Appreciation, Choir for Middle School students,
- Programmed, rehearsed and directed a music program in the Fall and an all school musical each Spring.
Contracted Voice Teacher
Marshall ISD Choir Program
Marshall, TX
01.2004 - 05.2006
- Led section rehearsals
- Assisted students with UIL Region, Area and State audition music
- Helped students prepare for Solo and Ensemble Contest
Education
Bachelor of Music - All Level Music Education
East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX12.2005
Skills
- Certified in Texas for EC-12 Music
- Energetic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- True love for children and teens
- Established singer and pianist
- Background in music teaching and church missions
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Slides and Google Classroom, Dojo, Kami, Sight-Reading Factory, and many more
- Quick learner
- Team player and collaborator
- Classroom Management
References
Stephanie Jones (Assistant Principal Warren Elementary) (409)547-2240 stephanie.jones@warrenisd.net
Megan Hogg (Assistant Principal Lumberton MS) (409) 466-3572 mbhogg@lumbertonisd.org
Cody Swafford (Assistand Principal Lumberton MS) (409) 923-7549
Fisher Hedgeman (Previous Principal of Williams MS) (256) 640-1617 fisher.hedgeman@hsv-k12.org
Tracye Brashear (Previous Principal Harmony Christian School) (936)824-2599 traceyeb@consolidated.net
Clint Stewart (Previous IMB supervisor) (409) 223-6476 jcsspb@gmail.com
Allison Bickel (character reference) (790)809-8093 alison@myrivertree.org
Timeline
Music Teacher
Warren ISD
07.2023 - Current
Middle School Choir Teacher
Lumberton ISD
07.2020 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
06.2018 - 07.2020
Music Teacher
The International Academy of St. Petersburg
08.2013 - 05.2015
Christian Missionary
International Mission Board
08.2012 - 03.2016
Music and Drama Teacher
Harmony Christian School
08.2009 - 05.2012
Private Voice and Piano Teacher
Self Employed
01.2004 - 07.2018
Contracted Voice Teacher
Marshall ISD Choir Program
01.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Music - All Level Music Education
East Texas Baptist University
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