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Heather Siekierski

Depew

Summary

I am a certified music teacher with a focus in instrumental music, specifically band. I have over 17 years of experience teaching instrumental, general and vocal music. I have taught students ranging from ages 3 through adult with experience teaching grades PreK through 12, primarily in middle school.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MUSIC TEACHER

Cleveland Hill UFSD
Cheektowaga, NY
08.2022 - Current
  • Direct 6th Grade Band
  • Teach 6th-8th Grade woodwind small group lessons
  • Teach 6th-8th Grade General Music classes
  • Prepare students for ECMEA and NYSSMA solo festivals
  • Update and maintain instrument inventory
  • Assist in creating and maintaining music library
  • TOSA: Remote Learning Coordinator

MUSIC TEACHER

St. Christopher Catholic School
Tonawanda, NY
09.2014 - 08.2022
  • Direct Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Bands (Grades 4-8)
  • Teach group band lessons (Grades 4-8)
  • Direct grade level choirs (Grades 1-8)
  • Teach general music classes to PreKindergarten 4 - Grade 8
  • Teach Third Grade Recorder Ensemble
  • Coordinate three annual concerts for band, choir and recorders

PRIVATE LESSON INSTRUCTOR

Boulevard Music Lessons
Tonawanda, NY
12.2009 - 06.2018
  • Teach private instrumental lessons in piano, oboe, flute, clarinet, saxophone and trombone
  • Prepare students for ECMEA and NYSSMA Solo Competitions
  • Teach students ages 5 years through adult

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

WNY School Districts
NY
03.2009 - 06.2014
  • Teach private instrumental lessons and direct Wind Ensemble
  • Coordinate annual winter and spring concerts and recitals
  • Prepare students for ECMEA and NYSSMA solo competitions
  • Adapt and arrange band literature for Wind Ensemble
  • Teach high school music theory courses
  • Interim Department Chair - 2012

MUSIC LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

Mill Middle School
Williamsville, NY
04.2014 - 05.2014
  • Teach general music classes for grades 5 and 7

MUSIC LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

Cleveland Hill UFSD
Cheektowaga, NY
01.2014 - 01.2014
  • Direct 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Bands
  • Teach group brass and percussion lessons (Grades 4-12)
  • Teach general music classes for grades 5 and 7

MUSIC LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE

Williamsville North High School
Williamsville, NY
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • Teach high school woodwind group lessons
  • Co-teach Wind Ensemble, Concert Band and Symphonic Band
  • Prepare students for ECMEA and NYSSMA Solo competitions
  • Teach high school Introduction To Jazz Improvisation course

MUSIC TEACHER

Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Amherst, NY
08.2010 - 06.2012
  • Teach private instrumental lessons and direct Wind Ensemble
  • Coordinate annual winter and spring concerts and recitals
  • Prepare students for ECMEA and NYSSMA solo competitions
  • Adapt and arrange band literature for Wind Ensemble
  • Teach high school music theory courses
  • Interim Department Chair - 2012

Education

Master of Education - Music Education

SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
2010

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

SUNY At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY
2008

Skills

  • Oboe
  • English Horn
  • Piano
  • Flute
  • Clarinet
  • Saxophone
  • Trumpet
  • French Horn
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Percussion
  • Violin
  • Guitar
  • Harp

Certification

NYS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION MUSIC, 02/01/13

Timeline

MUSIC TEACHER

Cleveland Hill UFSD
08.2022 - Current

MUSIC TEACHER

St. Christopher Catholic School
09.2014 - 08.2022

MUSIC LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

Mill Middle School
04.2014 - 05.2014

MUSIC LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

Cleveland Hill UFSD
01.2014 - 01.2014

MUSIC LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE

Williamsville North High School
02.2013 - 06.2013

MUSIC TEACHER

Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart
08.2010 - 06.2012

PRIVATE LESSON INSTRUCTOR

Boulevard Music Lessons
12.2009 - 06.2018

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

WNY School Districts
03.2009 - 06.2014

Master of Education - Music Education

SUNY At Buffalo

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

SUNY At Fredonia

Performance Ensembles

  • CHEEKTOWAGA COMMUNITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 2006 - present
  • ORCHARD PARK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 2026
  • AMHERST CHAMBER ENSEMBLE, 2006-2014
  • BUFFALO NIAGARA CONCERT BAND, 2011-2013
  • THEATRE IN THE MIST, 2012-2014