Gillian Austin
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly skilled at motivating students to tackle problems constructively through positive psychology and behavior modification. Possesses passion to help students who are underserved in their community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School
08.2015 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
- Coordinated workshops using holistic approaches such as yoga and meditation.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques to students.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering student environments.
Music Director
Trinity United Church Of Christ
08.2021 - Current
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
Contemporary Music Director
Archdiocese Of Baltimore
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
Substitute Teacher
Waynesboro Area School District
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Millersville University
Millersville, PASkills
- Progress Evaluation
- RTI Familiarity
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Effective Listening
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Positive Learning Environment
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Family Involvement
- Motivating Students
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year in Archdiocese of Baltimore 2019-20
- Outstanding Faculty of the Year at St. Maria Goretti High school 2022
Certification
- PA & MD Teaching Certificates
Timeline
Music Director
Trinity United Church Of Christ
08.2021 - Current
Contemporary Music Director
Archdiocese Of Baltimore
06.2017 - 06.2021
Teacher
St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School
08.2015 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Waynesboro Area School District
04.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Millersville University
- PA & MD Teaching Certificates
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