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Jason Kohler

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Skilled Music Teacher offering 13 years of experience as educator and performer. Compassionate and creative, Dedicated to promoting musical literacy and celebrating culture.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lower School Music Teacher

Manhattan Country School
08.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for general music classes/curriculum for grades K-2 preparing students for school-wide performances.
  • Classes have heavy influence on celebrating a diverse array of cultures and music as community celebration.

Music Lessons Teacher

Self-Employed
06.2010 - Current
  • Provide lessons on electric and acoustic guitar, bass guitar, piano, and percussion to hundreds of students of all ages
  • Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
  • Lessons are provided in various music studio settings as well as in-home and in private/public schools

K-5 Music Teacher

German School Brooklyn
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Taught General Music classes to Kindergarten through Grade 5 as well as afterschool Choir
  • Directed 2-3 performances throughout the year with each grade
  • Additional tasks included supervising students during break periods, substitute teaching, participating in conferences with parents, and collaborating with other teachers to help meet students’ social/emotional needs.

Preschool Music Teacher

Brooklyn Heights Synagogue Preschool
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Taught music classes and led sing-a-longs for children aged 18 months-5 years old, as well as assisted classes in general childcare
  • Classes included instrument exploration alongside traditional Jewish folk songs, kids’ music, and rock/pop songs.

Music Instructor

Manhattan Youth
09.2015 - 06.2018
  • Taught Guitar/Bass, Rock Band, and Digital Music Production at IS289 in Manhattan
  • Classes heavily emphasized creative expression and building relationships with students
  • Additional duties included classroom support, homework help, and general supervision of children ages 11-14.

Music Teaching Artist

Scarsdale Strings
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Contracted to teach General Music at one school in Rosedale, NY (PS 38) and Music History for Grades 1-3 at another school in Bayside, NY (PS 203Q)
  • Responsible for crafting both curriculums.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
North Dartmouth
03.2010

Timeline

Lower School Music Teacher

Manhattan Country School
08.2023 - Current

K-5 Music Teacher

German School Brooklyn
09.2021 - 06.2023

Preschool Music Teacher

Brooklyn Heights Synagogue Preschool
09.2017 - 06.2018

Music Instructor

Manhattan Youth
09.2015 - 06.2018

Music Teaching Artist

Scarsdale Strings
01.2015 - 06.2015

Music Lessons Teacher

Self-Employed
06.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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