Ellie Haan

• Formulate and teach engaging instrument-specific education to students in a small group setting as well as full ensembles
• Assess student progress through regular written tests, playing tests, and games to test their memory
• Implement customized lessons in order to scaffold and accommodate students with IEPs, 504 plans, and ELL students as well as advanced musicians
• Collaborate with other instrumental teachers in the district to unify teaching through CFA’s, analyzing curriculum, and field trip planning to create enriching experiences for students
• Utilize Promethean Board & Mimeo Board technology, sound equipment including microphones, monitors, amps, and speakers
• Execute and host the Winter & Spring Orchestra Concerts consisting of individualized repertoire per grade level as well as a piece to include all grades to build a sense of community
• Accompanies with all band and choir concerts and assists as a stagehand
• Orchestrate meetings and discussion topics among team
• Continue to acquire a strong foundation in music pedagogy, classroom management, teaching principles, and relationship building techniques
• Attend regular participation in Professional Development to further pedagogical skills.

• Assessed student’s learning through the use of quizzes, projects and class work
• Designed and taught engaging lessons for all grade levels
• Participated in Professional Development meetings and weekly department meetings
• Conducted students and accompanied on piano for grade level concerts

• Planned and taught all periods of the class schedule including concert band, AP Music Theory, individual lessons, and guitar class
• Assumed full teaching responsibilities for 60 students, 3 of those students have IEP’s and 2 have 504 plans
• Coached students one on one in individual, weekly, 20 min lessons
• Assessed student’s learning through quizzes and assignments
• Conducted a piece of music with the Concert Band and Jazz Band for the spring concert
• Operated in their Swing Show as a Director, stage hand, and performer
• Managed students at music festivals and competitions such as Northern Festival of Bands and Tallcorn Jazz Festival
• Directed a student led Modern Band unit in guitar class

Field Experience III

• Facilitated lessons with students individually and in small groups to develop music literacy skills
• Organized rehearsals with full band conducting multiple pieces of music in preparation for their concert
• Conveyed communication among staff across 3 buildings

• Organized and created individual lessons for beginning guitar and piano students once a week
• Coordinated lessons with students individually to develop music literacy skills
• Adopted teaching methods and materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests

• Teach Sunday School lessons to elementary age kids 4-9
• Organize outreach events at local church
• Offer lessons after school to students that have extended absences