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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Awards
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Christien M. Breau

Christien M. Breau

Bar Harbor

Summary

Experienced with music instruction, focusing on developing students' technical skills and community engagement. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to inspire students. Track record of creating positive, productive learning environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Teacher

Trenton Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
  • Organized successful concerts, showcasing students' talents and hard work.
  • Engaged local community in school and musical affairs.
  • Developed curriculum to maximize student success.
  • Collaborated with students, educators, administrators, and community members.

Educational Technician III

Mount Desert Island High School
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Supported students with unique needs.
  • Taught academic, life, and musical skills.
  • Worked in a wide range of educational environments.

Head Cook and Barn Hand

Carriages of Acadia
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Provided meal services for barn staff of 12.
  • Cooked every morning and night.
  • Adhered to budget for supplies.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Cashier and Line Cook

Harvest Moon Deli
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • -Attended to various needs of customers
  • -Contributed to a positive work environment

Camp Counsellor and Special Needs Counsellor

City of South Portland
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • -Managed a camp group of 23 campers
  • -Traveled around the state with campers
  • -Assisted special needs campers
  • -Managed camp logistics
  • -Led meetings and activities for counsellors

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Music Education

University of Maine
Orono, ME
01.2020

Skills

  • Music theory
  • Relationship building
  • Instrumental pedagogy
  • Lesson planning
  • Music technology integration
  • Classroom management
  • Ensemble direction
  • Curriculum design
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Cross-curricular integration
  • Colleague collaboration
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

Nominated for Hancock Teacher of the Year

Played a Lead Role in the Opera: Ruddigore

Performed with Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps

Performed with Downeast Brass

Directed Pit Orchestras

Student Taught at Orono HS

Taught Studio Lessons for 10+ Years

Awards

Best Marcher, UMaine Black Bear Marching Band 2017 and 2018

Affiliations

  • NAfME 2016-Present
  • KKY Band Service Fraternity 2014-2019
  • MMEA 2022-Present

Timeline

Music Teacher

Trenton Elementary School
09.2022 - Current

Educational Technician III

Mount Desert Island High School
01.2021 - 06.2022

Head Cook and Barn Hand

Carriages of Acadia
05.2019 - 10.2019

Cashier and Line Cook

Harvest Moon Deli
01.2015 - 01.2020

Camp Counsellor and Special Needs Counsellor

City of South Portland
01.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor’s Degree - Music Education

University of Maine