Elizabeth Byrne
Syosset
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Mineola High School
Mineola, NY
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
- Introduce new and non western musical concepts to students through folk music.
Student Teacher
James A. Dever School
Valley Stream, NY
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Worked with classroom teacher Johanna Land to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Taught Orff Instruments, recorder and valued Dalcroze movement
- Developed culturally responsive curriculum materials that acknowledged diverse perspectives and promoted inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Taught special education classes, using symbolic notation, bells and adaptive recorders.
Music Director
Oceanside School #4
Oceanside, NY
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Fostered a positive rehearsal environment, promoting open communication and constructive feedback among students and teachers.
- Oversaw auditions, taught and ran music, lines and scenes for Beauty and the Beast JR
- Directed groups at rehearsals and performances to develop dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
Private Music Teacher
CenterStage
Westbury, NY
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Prepared students for successful performances at recitals, competitions, and auditions, showcasing their growth as musicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05-2025
Performance Experience
- Member of Hofstra Chorale and Chamber Choir, 2021-2025
- Hofstra January Opera, 2022 and 2025
- Solo C level Recital, February 2024
- Recipient of the Rosencrans Honors Recital, April 2025
References
David Fryling
David.N.Fryling@hofstra.edu +1 (516) 361-7868
Kelly Grace
Kelly.A.Grace@hofstra.edu +1(516) 521 - 1828
Tammy Hensrud
Tammy.Hensrud@hofstra.edu +1 (516) 567-4259
Timeline
Student Teacher
Mineola High School
03.2025 - 05.2025
Student Teacher
James A. Dever School
01.2025 - 03.2025
Private Music Teacher
CenterStage
11.2024 - 02.2025
Music Director
Oceanside School #4
10.2024 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Hofstra University