Elizabeth Becker

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

• Fostered love for music and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
• Familiarized students with basic concepts of music.
• Coached students to play various songs on piano, guitar, ukulele, and drums from around the world.
• Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into lessons and enhance student learning.
• Supported singers participating in recording sessions and live performances teaching fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
• Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Taught performers of varying skill levels ways to improve overall skills and talents.
• Helped students prepare for auditions and special events.
• Assessed student learning to evaluate student learning and progress through tests, performances and portfolios.
• Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
• Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
• Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
• Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.
• Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
• Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
• Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.

• Instructed students on beginning music reading concepts and skills, ear training, and vocal performance.
• Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
• Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
• Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in singing, movement, and use of classroom instruments including recorder.
• Directed vocal music students in choral rehearsals and concerts developing singing skills through unison and 2-3 part harmony songs.
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.

From Aug 1995- June 1998 taught music at Cool Spring Elementary in Adelphi, Maryland which was a Multi-age Holistic Learning Center where each classroom consisted of K-3 students. In this program, it was vital to be creative in developing lesson plans that were inclusive and differentiated to meet the needs all students in the learning environment.