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Band leader and musician
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James Otis

Lowell,MA

Summary

Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history and performance experience onto students. I have skill developing and supporting performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Certified in Massachusetts to teach general and instrumental music.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Pianist

Tewksbury Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
  • Rehearsal and performance pianist for the Wynn Middle School Chorus
  • Practiced selected music to accompany student performers in rehearsal and performances.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Asked to run chorus rehearsal.

Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs

Tewksbury Public Schools
09.2009 - Current
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Collaborated with my co-teachers in Math and English to develop modified assessments and implement student accommodations.
  • Collaborated with Case Managers, administration, and parents to develop IEP goals and objective while ensuring students had appropriate accommodations.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Andover High School
North Andover, MA

Bachelor of Arts - Writing

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Master of Arts - Education

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Skills

Collaboration with peers

Music reading and notation

Chess Club

Adventure Club

Band leader and musician

I am a pianist and band leader who plays Ragtime and traditional jazz. I perform ragtime and jazz at the Java Room in Chelmsford as well as having a monthly residency at Lowell's Warp and Weft restaurant. I also play accordion in a traditional German band during Octoberfest! 

Timeline

Pianist

Tewksbury Public Schools
01.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs

Tewksbury Public Schools
09.2009 - Current

High School Diploma -

North Andover High School

Bachelor of Arts - Writing

Emerson College

Master of Arts - Education

Fitchburg State University

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