Grant Schmidt
East Northport,NY
Summary
Passionate Teacher that provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Northport-East Northport UFSD
02.2023 - Current
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Substitute taught music rehearsals, lessons, and classes in elementary, middle, and high school band and orchestra, middle and high school chorus, and middle school classroom music.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Assistant Director of the LI Summer Music Workshop
Mrs. Pamela Dayton
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted in facilitating and organizing the marching band clinics for Northport High School and Harborfields High School marching bands.
- Assisted in collaborating with SUNY Farmingdale and LIU Post to provide students enrolled in their high school marching bands with the resources they needed to have a fun and productive experience.
Brass Instrumental Instructor
Murphy’s Music Store
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Provided individualized instruction to provide students with equal learning opportunities.
- Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
- Worked with brass instrumental students in grades 4-12 on general instrumental techniques, band/lesson music, and NYSSMA audition solos.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education And Music Performance
Crane School of Music At SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY12.2019
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Sight-Reading Mastery
- Repertoire Selection
- Classroom Management
- Individual Instruction
- Sectional Coaching
- Expert Conductor
- Instrument Proficiency
- Rehearsal Planning
- Audition preparation
- Ensemble Management
Certification
New York State Certified K-12 Music Instruction
VIRTUS Training Certified
Additional Information
References:
- Dr. Izzet Mergen, Northport-East Northport UFSD Director of Music and Art izzet.mergen@northport.k12.ny.us
- Mr. Jeff Frohman, Murphy's Music Store Owner (516) 381-6709
- Mrs. Pamela Dayton, Long Island Summer Music Workshop Director (631) 258-3383
- Mr. David Cerullo, Crane School of Music Student Teaching Supervising Instructor cerulldp@potsdam.edu
- Mr. Gregory Johnson, Connetquot High School Band Director gjohnson@ccsdli.org
- Mr. Donald Sherman, East Northport Middle School Band Director, retired dndsherm@optonline.net
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Northport-East Northport UFSD
02.2023 - Current
Brass Instrumental Instructor
Murphy’s Music Store
09.2019 - 04.2022
Assistant Director of the LI Summer Music Workshop
Mrs. Pamela Dayton
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education And Music Performance
Crane School of Music At SUNY Potsdam
New York State Certified K-12 Music Instruction
VIRTUS Training Certified
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