Catherine McFadden
Music Educator
York,Pennsylvania
Summary
Skilled Music Teacher offering 34 years of experience as educator, leader and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Advanced Professional Certificate in K-12 Instrumental music by Maryland.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Skills
Individual and group instruction
Work History
Adjunct Instructor of Music
Lebanon Valley College
Anneville, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Adjunct Instructor of Woodwind Technique.
- Semester long course which is designed to teach music education majors playing skills on the flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon.
- It is also designed to provide students with practical experience in teaching woodwind instruments.
- Students acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamental techniques specific to playing woodwind instruments, as well as develop effective methods for teaching woodwind instruments in a class setting.
Instrument Rental Assistant
Menchey Music
Hanover, PA
09.2022 - Current
- Assist local instrument teachers with recruiting for Beginning Band and Orchestra.
- Attend student events during school day to demo different instruments available, sizing students for correct string instruments.
- Participate in evening parent information meetings and "petting zoos" which allow students to try various instruments before committing to a specific instrument.
- Provide parents with information on instrument rental program at Menchey Music.
Music Clinician & Adjudicator
Various
- Developed professional development sessions for teachers.
- Presented sessions on String Teaching Techniques, Method Book Analysis, Selecting Literature, Classroom Management, Woodwind Methods, Sight-reading & Festival Preparation.
- Presented sessions at Mid-West Band and Orchestra Clinic, National Association of Music Educators, Virginia Music Educators Association conference, Maryland Music Educators Association conference, Professional development day in Carroll & Baltimore Counties in Maryland and webinars for National Association for Music Education.
- Clinician for middle school orchestras in Baltimore County & St. Mary's County Maryland.
- Guest conductor of St Mary's County Middle School Honors Orchestra.
- Adjudicated orchestra and solo & ensemble festivals across Maryland.
- Mentor new teachers.
- Published articles in various music education journals.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
Middle School Music Teacher
Baltimore County Public School System
Baltimore, United States
08.1991 - 06.2022
- Band Director for 6-8 middle school of 1700 students. Teaching 3 grade level bands, Magnet Band and general music course on History of American Music. In addition, sponsoring after school Pep Band, Festival Band and providing coach classes for students needed extra help or enrichment and students preparing for auditions.
- At past schools - string specialist. Taught heterogeneous orchestra classes grades 5 - 8. Also conducted full orchestra and chamber groups. Instituted Celtic ensemble which introduced students to Irish music tradition.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Used various learning management systems (Engrade, Schoology) to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Instructed classes of up to 100 students on principles and strategies of band and orchestra performance.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, and emails.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
Festival Coordinator
Maryland Music Educator Association
, Maryland
- Organized, scheduled, coordinated and deployed Maryland State Orchestra Assessments for middle school and high school and Maryland State Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Festivals.
- Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute schedules and performance information, and organize certificates.
- Create programs for event.
- Contract judges for events.
- Work during events recording performances and judges comments, then relaying recordings to directors in timely manner.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
Private Instrument Instructor
Self-employeed
Baltimore, United States
09.1987 - Current
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Arranged performance recitals and concerts to allow students to showcase musical talents.
- Established and maintained network of music contacts to promote work continuity.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss expectations for instruction, lesson scheduling and other practical matters.
- Prepared students for auditions for institutions by aiding with music selection, assigning practice hours required for mastery of piece and assessing progress and accuracy in playing.
- Assessed student readiness to join band or ensemble and submitted recommendations.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
Education
Masters of Education - Music Education
08.1989 - 05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Music
08.1982 - 05.1986
Additional Information
- Bassoonist
- Woodwind specialist
- String specialist
- Past President of the Maryland Orchestra Director Association and currently a member of the board.
- Member of social committees in every school I've taught. Organized various special events for the faculty and staff.
Accomplishments
- Adjunct Instructor of Music teaching Woodwind Methods.
- 33 years of Highly Effective teaching from grades 3 - 12.
- I have taught grades 3-12 instrumental music with over 18 years as a string specialist.
- I have also successfully taught 6th grade reading.
Affiliations
National Association of Music Education
Maryland Music Educator's Association.
Certification
APC K-12 Teaching Certificate - Maryland
Referenences
Contact the following people for more information:
Cindy Stevenson: cindybd@mac.com (443) 413-8163
Dorian Barnes: Dbarnes4@bcps.org (443) 809-0726
Crystal Patillo: Cpatillo2@bcps.org (443) 809-0726
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