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Graham Koppi

Midland,MI

Summary

Devoted musician with 12 years of experience working with music students. Earned BA in saxophone performance from Grand Valley State University, 2024. Designed curriculum and lesson plans, taught classes, led student activities, fostered individual development and conferred with parents, guardians and school faculty in creating optimal learning environment. Passionate instructor guiding students to achieve highest potential.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Saxophone Lesson Instructor

Myself
Allendale, MI
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided instruction and encouragement to students during individual and group lessons.
  • Developed lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Monitored student progress and provided appropriate feedback.
  • Created assessments to measure student understanding of course material.

Woodwind Instructor

Fruitport Public Schools
Fruitport MI, Michigan
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provided private instruction for woodwind instruments such as saxophone, clarinet, and flute.
  • Demonstrated proper techniques for playing various woodwind instruments to students of all ages and skill levels.
  • Maintained a professional attitude while teaching and interacting with students.
  • Directed, instructed, and supervised marching band members during rehearsals and performances.

Saxophone Quartet

Dr. Dan Graser
Allednale, MI
08.2019 - 05.2024
  • Weekly Rehearsals and Coaching's.
  • Performances throughout semesters.
  • Public High School Tour.

MTD GVSU Student Worker

GVSU MTD
Allendale, Michigan
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in setting up the venue for concerts, including stage setup and sound checks.
  • Greeted and directed patrons to their seats at events.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to ensure effective governance of the organization.

Delivery Driver

Jimmy Johns Subs
Allendale , MI
08.2023 - Current
  • Received customers location and provided quick delivery services.
  • Ensured delivery's and in-shop services were met for our customers.
  • Leadership opportunities by helping my less informed coworkers.

Security Officer & Dispatcher

AHC Hospitality
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
  • Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.

GVSU Move Crew

Grand Valley Housing And Residence Life
Allendale, MI
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for students and faculty.

  • Loaded and unloaded furniture onto trucks for delivery to GVSU residence and workers.
  • Performed routine maintenance on moving equipment such as dollies and hand trucks.
  • Transported furniture between locations using a variety of vehicles including box trucks and vans.

Marching Band Instructor

Grand Haven, Monroe, Fennville Public Schools
, Michigan
06.2021 - Current
  • Directed, instructed, and supervised marching band members during rehearsals.
  • Organized and implemented a comprehensive program of music instruction for students in the marching band.
  • Developed lesson plans to teach musical concepts such as rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics, articulation, phrasing, and improvisation.

Saxophonist of GVSU New Music Ensemble

Dr. Bill Ryan
Allendale, MI
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Weekly rehearsals
  • Collaborative work.
  • High speed production

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Saxophone Performance

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Midland High School
Midland, MI
05-2019

Skills

  • Saxophonist
  • Clarinetist
  • Composer
  • Teaching strategies
  • Student Motivation
  • Project-based learning
  • Student Engagement
  • Parent Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Positive Learning Environment

Accomplishments

  • Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble National Park Tour 2023
  • Grand Valley State-University Saxophone Quartet Tour Summer 2023 and 2024
  • Grand Valley State-University COncerto Competition 2021 WInner
  • Grand Valley State-University Principle Saxophonist of the Wind Symphony 2023-2024

Timeline

Woodwind Instructor

Fruitport Public Schools
09.2023 - 11.2023

Private Saxophone Lesson Instructor

Myself
08.2023 - Current

MTD GVSU Student Worker

GVSU MTD
08.2023 - Current

Delivery Driver

Jimmy Johns Subs
08.2023 - Current

Saxophonist of GVSU New Music Ensemble

Dr. Bill Ryan
08.2022 - 08.2023

Security Officer & Dispatcher

AHC Hospitality
05.2022 - 11.2022

GVSU Move Crew

Grand Valley Housing And Residence Life
07.2021 - 05.2022

Marching Band Instructor

Grand Haven, Monroe, Fennville Public Schools
06.2021 - Current

Saxophone Quartet

Dr. Dan Graser
08.2019 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Saxophone Performance

Grand Valley State University

High School Diploma -

Midland High School

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