Harrison Rosson
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Graduate student with a degree in Music Education aspiring to be a public school music teacher. Ensemble experience spanning across choir, orchestra, and band and experience with working with children in a classroom setting. Effective at student inclusion and communication of musical concepts.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part Time Student Teacher
Roanoke County Schools
Roanoke, VA
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with classroom management
- Worked with cooperating teacher to learn more about choral education in secondary schools at both the middle and high school level.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to engage students in learning as well as efficient rehearsal strategies.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated important musical concepts, which were relevant to the curriculum and repertoire selected by the cooperating teacher.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on performances and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Led warm-ups involving the exercising of relevant vocal techniques and concepts to be applied to the repertoire.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
Assistant Instructor
Virginia Tech String Project
Blacksburg, VA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided feedback and corrections to improve students' skills and techniques in playing string instruments.
- Assisted classroom mentors in supporting the students' musicianship.
- Assisted with classroom management
Student Intern
Montgomery County Public Schools
Blacksburg, VA
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted with classroom management
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn more about elementary music education.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated important musical topics and immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on performances and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2024
Skills
- Faculty support
- Teacher collaboration
- Instructor support
- Lesson development
- Musical instruction
- Vocal techniques
- Rehearsal direction
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Choral arranging
- Group Instruction
Affiliations
- Music Director of Juxtaposition All-Male a Cappella
- Worship Band Leader at the Wesley Foundation at Virginia Tech
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Part Time Student Teacher
Roanoke County Schools
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Instructor
Virginia Tech String Project
08.2023 - 06.2024
Student Intern
Montgomery County Public Schools
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Virginia Tech
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