Garrett Peacock
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart a love of music as well as history, instrumental techniques, and performance experience onto middle and high school students. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Certified in Michigan to teach K-12 music as of May 2024.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Traverse City West Middle School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Increased students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of group projects and problem-solving exercises.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Observe and take note of my mentor teacher and their classroom instruction/management strategies.
Private Lesson Instructor
Jim's Music
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Taught any age ranging from 6-99, on various instruments (saxophone, piano, trombone, trumpet, flute), most at the beginner to intermediate level.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
Customer Service Representative
Lowe's
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly, and escalated major issues to the supervisor.
- Worked in the receiving area of the store, unloading trucks and staging merchandise for morning stockers.
- Forklift certified.
Summer Marching Band Camp Music Coach
Forest Area Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked individually and in group settings with students to improve their playing and marching abilities.
Education
Bachelor's of Music Education - Music Education
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05.2024
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Assessment and evaluation
- Classroom management
- Classically trained saxophonist
- Jazz saxophonist experience
- Intermediate piano experience
Accomplishments
- Placed 3rd in 2022 for Annual Music Scholarship at Northern Michigan University
- Performed with the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra on Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 9 in E minor as lead alto saxophone.
- Various recruiting performances for Northern Michigan University's Music Department with NMU Jazz Combo.
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Michigan Teacher's Certification, K-12 Music, Exp. Jan 2028
Timeline
Student Teacher
Traverse City West Middle School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Customer Service Representative
Lowe's
05.2023 - 08.2023
Private Lesson Instructor
Jim's Music
04.2022 - 10.2023
Summer Marching Band Camp Music Coach
Forest Area Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor's of Music Education - Music Education
Northern Michigan University
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