Christie Greenwood
Saint Clairsville,OH
Summary
Music educator with a passion and enthusiasm for teaching the musical arts. Open-minded and happy to collaborate with colleagues and administrators. Strives for effective communication and teaching music fundamentals while also fostering respect, responsibility, and focus in students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Choir Director
Wheeling Park High School
08.2014 - Current
- Teach basic musicianship skills and choral repertoire to choirs of all levels including treble ensembles, bass ensemble, concert choir, Voices of Freedom, and Young Patriots in preparation for the Festival of Sound, Festival of Spring, and all other public performances year round.
- Teach class piano, working with individual students and small groups on basic piano technique and musicianship skills.
- Teach AP Music theory, working with students to achieve higher level thinking and advanced musicianship skills
- Organize performances, managing logistics and promoting events to maximize community involvement.
- Evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback to support musical development.
- Organize successful fundraising campaigns to support the ongoing costs of maintaining a high-quality choral program.
- Has a successful collaborative relationship with all colleagues in the Fine and Performing Arts department.
Assistant Band Director
Wheeling Park High School
08.2014 - Current
- Aid in the teaching of basic musicianship and marching skills
- Continually work with the student field commander on leadership skills and conducting technique
- Help prepare the full ensemble on repertoire for football games, Festival of Sound, Band Festival, and Festival of Spring
- Conduct sectional rehearsals focusing on specific instrument groups to refine technique and address unique challenges within each section.
- Provide constructive feedback to students that fosters growth in their abilities as musicians and performers.
Soprano Section Leader
Cathedral Of Saint Joseph
09.2016 - Current
- Lead the cathedral choir in rehearsals, ensuring harmony and vocal alignment.
- Assist in organizing sectional rehearsals to improve productivity and focus on specific challenges.
- Provide constructive feedback to section members, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Uphold high standards of musicianship by consistently arriving prepared to lead sectional rehearsals.
- Establish a positive atmosphere during rehearsals by maintaining enthusiasm and dedication towards the overall success of the choir.
- Develop strong rapport with choir director, collaborating on musical interpretation and dynamics for cohesive performance results.
- Perform as a soloist at various events, showcasing versatility and skill in different musical styles.
Student Teacher
Wheeling Park HS/Triadelphia MS
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Taught over 200 students in the art of orchestral playing and piano technique
- Taught beginning-intermediate men’s choir, advanced select choir, and a 150-member mixed choir
- Collaborated with all music educators in Ohio County as well as all string teachers in Marshall County to improve student learning and achieve all content standards
- Conducted pieces on four school-wide and two honors performances
- Helped organize the 2014 WVMEA All-State Conference hosted in Wheeling, WV. Cooperatively taught an upper strings sectional for the 2014 All-State Orchestra
Soprano Section Leader
WVU University Singers
01.2014
- Tutored peers in singing with a healthy, choral sound. Directed sectional rehearsals and taught new parts using piano.
Orchestra Librarian
West Virginia University Work Study, Band Office Aid/Orchestra Librarian
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Morgantown, WV
- Worked as an assistant to the secretary of the office creating and copying event programs as well as organizing mail.
- Worked as an assistant to the conductor of the WVU Symphony Orchestra copying parts, handing out music and programs, and bowing all string parts.
High School & Middle School Summer Orchestra Instructor
Boyertown Area Senior High School
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Selected and taught appropriate repertoire for the age and skill level of the students. Ran rehearsals and diagnosed technical issues to improve student techniques. Taught new techniques such as tuning and vibrato
Pit Orchestra 2nd Violinist
Berks Opera Workshop
07.2008 - 07.2013
- Played violin for multiple productions including Carmen, Don Giovanni, Aida, and The Abduction from the Seraglio.
- Collaborated with professional musicians from the Reading Symphony Orchestra to learn and improve my own playing technique
Secretary
Secretary of NAFME Collegiate Chapter
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: West Virginia University
- Planned and organized fundraisers and meetings. Recorded minutes at biweekly meetings. Reported minutes to faculty supervisor in a timely manner
Violin I Mentor
Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra
02.2014 - Current
- Aided in the teaching of Symphony No. 9 in E minor, From the New World, Op. 95 by Antonín Dvořák
- Played violin with the students to reinforce the music aurally and technically
- Helped students develop and improve practice methods and habits
- Directed rehearsals to teach the students their music and create ensemble awareness
- Currently teaching advanced extended techniques on the violin for the performance of a contemporary piece
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2014
Master of Science - Education Administration
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS12-2022
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Adaptable and flexible
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Soprano Section Leader
Cathedral Of Saint Joseph
09.2016 - Current
Choir Director
Wheeling Park High School
08.2014 - Current
Assistant Band Director
Wheeling Park High School
08.2014 - Current
Violin I Mentor
Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra
02.2014 - Current
Student Teacher
Wheeling Park HS/Triadelphia MS
01.2014 - 05.2014
Soprano Section Leader
WVU University Singers
01.2014
Secretary
Secretary of NAFME Collegiate Chapter
01.2013 - 01.2014
High School & Middle School Summer Orchestra Instructor
Boyertown Area Senior High School
07.2012 - 08.2012
Orchestra Librarian
West Virginia University Work Study, Band Office Aid/Orchestra Librarian
01.2010 - 01.2012
Pit Orchestra 2nd Violinist
Berks Opera Workshop
07.2008 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
West Virginia University
Master of Science - Education Administration
Fort Hays State University
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