Cathy Glaser
Coconut Creek,Florida
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Wanting to settle down and put roots down in a place where my family and I can call home.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Primary Music
Albanian College of Tirana
08.2022 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Development and innovation of teaching and learning in Music across the School within the PYP, Primary Years Program, for grades kindergarten through 5th grade
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Collaborated with the PYP coordinator to ensure that staff development needs are identified and appropriately met
- Organize and implement musical performances across grade levels while being a mentor to fellow music teachers.
Performing Arts Teacher and Band Director
North Broward Preparatory School
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided constructive feedback during rehearsals, helping students grow as musicians and performers.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Managed inventory of instruments, sheet music, accessories, ensuring proper maintenance and availability for all band members.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to improve musicianship and technical skills among band members.
- Collaborated with directors and choreographers to develop captivating stage productions that consistently received positive reviews.
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for continual improvement.
Performing Arts Teacher
The British International School of Houston
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Lead the teaching and learning in Music from Early Years through Y7.
- Created Y7-Y9 drama classes with varying Schemes of Work, implemented Y1-Y2 performing arts classes with a focus on dance and drama, and collaborated with Juilliard trained teachers to facilitate The Creative Classroom lessons across the school.
- Through enrichment classes, began an orchestra as well as choral programs for both Key Stage 2 and 3 while being the music director for the large scale musical productions.
- Provided constructive feedback during auditions and rehearsals, guiding students toward improved performance outcomes.
Early Year and Primary Music Teacher
St. Andrews International school
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Taught students from age 3-Y6 music through the development and innovation of teaching and learning in Music across the School within the PYP, Primary Years Program
- Created Units of Inquiry and collaborated with teachers to implement the Units of Inquiry within their classroom curriculum
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
Elementary Music Teacher
Marietta City Schools
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Taught kindergarten through 5th grade general music
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Taught students how to sing, play instruments, read and listen to simple notation, compose or arrange simple songs, evaluate themselves and others, have an understanding of music history, and realize how music is related to other Arts.
- Facilitated grade level performances for each grade during holiday programs and conducted an elementary choir.
- Established a positive learning environment through consistent classroom management techniques and clear expectations for behavior and achievement.
Elementary Music Teacher
Fulton County Schools
07.2008 - 05.2012
- Worked in a Title One School with a focus on Emotional and Behavior disorders for students from kindergarten through 5th grade
- Created, implemented and assessed students musical skills while I promoted respect, kindness, honesty, and resilience.
- Pursued continuous professional growth by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars related to music education trends and research findings.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
Education
Master's of Music education -
University of Georgia
Athens08.2008
Bachelor's of Music Therapy -
Georgia College and State University
08.2001
Creative Classroom for Performing Arts -
Nord Anglia International
06.2022
Continuing Education -
11.2017
Making It Happen in the Classroom -
06.2015
Kodàly Level 1 -
07.2013
Orff Level 1 -
07.2013
Skills
- Beginning Band Director
- Choral director
- Teamwork and Collaborator
- Highly motivated and responsible coworker
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Calm Under Pressure
Websites
References
- Elizabeth Korkosz, North Broward Preparatory School, Coconut Creek, FL, elizabeth.korkosz@nbps.org
- Fernando Ramirez, Albanian College of Tirana, Tirana, Albania, framirez@acrana.edu.al
- Gemma Averee, The British International School of Houston, Houston, TX, gemma.averee@houston.nae.school
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Performing Arts Teacher and Band Director
North Broward Preparatory School
07.2023 - 06.2025
Head of Primary Music
Albanian College of Tirana
08.2022 - Current
Performing Arts Teacher
The British International School of Houston
08.2019 - 06.2022
Early Year and Primary Music Teacher
St. Andrews International school
08.2016 - 06.2019
Elementary Music Teacher
Marietta City Schools
07.2012 - 05.2016
Elementary Music Teacher
Fulton County Schools
07.2008 - 05.2012
Master's of Music education -
University of Georgia
Bachelor's of Music Therapy -
Georgia College and State University
Creative Classroom for Performing Arts -
Nord Anglia International
Continuing Education -
Making It Happen in the Classroom -
Kodàly Level 1 -
Orff Level 1 -
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