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, NY2010
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
SUNY At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY2008
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