Emily Dahowski
Darien,IL
Summary
Passionate Music Teacher eager to impart a love of music as well as history, vocal techniques, and performance experience to Choral Students students. Skills include collaborating with other music educators, getting students performance ready, and taking on leadership roles in the school. I am eager to transition to a leadership position to enact change at the whole school level. Certified in IL to teach elementary, middle, and secondary grades.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Choral Music Educator
Lake Villa School District 41
08.2021 - Current
- Recruited talented students to join the choral program through active involvement in school events such as open houses and showcases.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Develop and implement curriculum for multiple new classes such as Rock & Roll History, Musical Theater, and Popular Music for classes of varying size, type, and ability.
- Served as the director of the theatre trope, Palombi Players during the school year. Conducted auditions, directed the Fall and Spring Performances, and established effective lines of communication with parents and guardians.
- Plan, rehearse, and conduct concerts for over 100 students.
- Lead an action team that serves the community by planning major events such as Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Red Ribbon Week, and St. Baldrick's.
- Served as a member of the Anti-bullying committee and attended monthly meetings to foster change within the building.
Elementary General Music Teacher
Manhattan School District 114
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Continuously updated repertoire of teaching materials to incorporate culturally diverse genres and styles.
- Improved classroom management skills through consistent implementation of positive reinforcement and clear expectations.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Program Assistant
College Of DuPage
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed basic duties such as answering phones, and emails, and maintained attendance for High School Classes at three different site locations.
- Maintained effective and consistent communication with parents about students’ progress in class.
- Supervised Lunch Supervision for students under the age of 16 and ensured a safe return to their high school class.
Youth Aide
College Of DuPage
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play.
- Planned and coordinated multiple Field Trips around the Chicago Land Area such as The Shedd Aquarium and The Field Museum.
- Provided supervision and direction of activities and programs for more than 22 children daily.
Education
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN03.2024
Master of Music Education - Music Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL08.2022
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2019
Skills
- Grade Assignment
- Classroom Management
- Choral Conducting
- Curricula Planning
- Music production
- Classroom Discussion Facilitation
- Leadership Qualities
- Voice Pedagogy
- Public Speaking
- Curriculum Design
Timeline
Choral Music Educator
Lake Villa School District 41
08.2021 - Current
Elementary General Music Teacher
Manhattan School District 114
08.2019 - 05.2021
Program Assistant
College Of DuPage
06.2019 - 08.2019
Youth Aide
College Of DuPage
05.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
American College of Education
Master of Music Education - Music Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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