Dee Fraccaro-Murphy
Music Educator
Chicago,IL
Summary
Whether it was as the oldest sister "playing school" with 4 siblings, teaching a daughter how to ride a bike, training servers in a restaurant, directing actors in a musical, or standing in front of 30 children in a music room.... the rewards and challenges in this work have been enlightening. All children should aspire to be lifelong learners, and teachers need to model this behavior. As a retiree from classroom teaching, this musician will never be without music. Directing the adult and the children's choir at church, along with private voice teaching will continue to be a part of the weekly schedule.
Having had two student teachers from North Park University at Hawthorne Scholastic Academy, it is evident that yours is an exemplary program. It is flattering, and an honor, to have been asked to submit these materials.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
K-8 Vocal and General Music Teacher
Hawthorne Scholastic Academy-Chicago Public School
Chicago, IL
09.2001 - 06.2020
- Taught music concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, tone color, and form in age appropriate lessons through singing (including solfeggio and Kodaly hand signs), moving, playing, and composing. Frequent use of classroom percussion, including Orff xylophones and glockenspiels. Recorder instruction in 4th and 5th grades.
- Music History taught in 6th (Medieval and Renaissance),7th (Baroque and Classical) , and 8th (Romantic and Contemporary).
- Directed extracurricular choral groups, and collaborated with colleagues in preparation of grade level assemblies and showcases.
- Music Director for numerous Broadway Junior musical productions.
- Prepared 8th graders for songs in student-written showcases and graduation ceremonies.
- Active member of Specials Team (Art, Music, Library, Technology and PE), served on Social Emotional Learning Committees.
Music Teacher Choral Director
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401
Elmwood Park, IL
09.1997 - 06.2001
- Taught Junior High (7th and 8th grade) general music at Elm Middle School
- Established extra-curricular middle school chorus
- Directed vocal performance groups at Elmwood Park High School. Taught various musical styles and genres at both locations
- Served as Music Director for high school musical theater productions
- Organized field trip to Theater Fest for high school students at U of I Urbana
Restaurant Crew Member
Marriott
New York City, Chicago, NY, IL
08.1985 - 06.1997
- Studied voice with Shirley Love in New York, and sang as alto soloist and section leader at Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew (Episcopal) in Brooklyn
- Worked as waiter, host, assistant manager, and quality certified trainer in newly opened Mariott Marquis in Times Square
- Transferred to North Michigan Avenue Marriott (Chicago) in Nov. 1997, and began singing in choir at St. John's Episcopal Church in Old Irving Park
- Studied voice with Winifred Brown in Chicago
Waiter and Bartender
Hilton Inn
Nashville, TN
09.1983 - 08.1985
- Studied voice with Dr. David Blackburn, formerly at Vanderbilt University
- Sang as mezzo-soprano soloist at Belle Meade United Methodist Church
- Established regular clientele as food server and bartender at Airport Hilton.
Box Office Manager
Des Moines Metro Opera
Indianola, IA
09.1981 - 08.1983
- Hired and trained personnel to assist ticket buyers for regional opera company
- Studied voice with Anne Larson while taking undergraduate courses at Simpson College
Education
Master of Arts - Music Vocal Pedagogy
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL 06.2005 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
Simpson College
Indianola, IA 09.1981 - 05.1983
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 01.1975 - 06.1977
Skills
Able to communicate love of music and learning to students at all levels of talent and interest
undefinedTimeline
Master of Arts - Music Vocal Pedagogy
Northeastern Illinois University
06.2005 - 05.2010
K-8 Vocal and General Music Teacher
Hawthorne Scholastic Academy-Chicago Public School
09.2001 - 06.2020
Music Teacher Choral Director
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401
09.1997 - 06.2001
Restaurant Crew Member
Marriott
08.1985 - 06.1997
Waiter and Bartender
Hilton Inn
09.1983 - 08.1985
Box Office Manager
Des Moines Metro Opera
09.1981 - 08.1983
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
Simpson College
09.1981 - 05.1983
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
01.1975 - 06.1977
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