Jason Parshall
Music Teacher/Director
Maple Valley ,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to share love of music as well as history, instrumental techniques and performance skills to any eager student. Strong attention to detail with an efficient and friendly style. Experience in teaching young beginning music students in one-on-one and group settings as well as advanced high school ensembles. A patient, cooperative, and team-oriented worker with experience in leading/directing large groups of people in different settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Long Term Substitute Band Teacher
Kopachuck Middle School
05.2024 - Current
- Taught and ran classes including two beginning bands, Intermediate band, advanced band, and Jazz band.
- Utilized a comprehensive model for play testing that included a standards based rubric and ample time for continual formative assessment. This model resulted in noticeable consistency and high performance on the summative playing tests, which also resulted in students unlocking extraordinary potential earlier.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as marching band and its corresponding after school concerts/rehearsals.
- Managed classroom behavior and ensured a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making concepts more relatable and easier to understand for students.
Substitute Teacher
Federal Way/Dieringer School Districts
11.2023 - Current
- Over 200 hours of substituting in secondary instrumental music settings.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Completed over 200 hours of substituting in secondary instrumental music settings in multiple districts.
- Ensured that the classroom was a safe and fun place to learn, along with daily teacher obligations like attendance, drill procedures, hallway monitoring, and other assigned duties.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
Student Teacher
Decatur High School - Federal Way Public Schools
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Led classes including general percussion and various concert/jazz bands.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices as music educators.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Monitored classrooms of 20-30 students for safety and good behavior.
Practicum Student
North Tapps Middle School - Dieringer District
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Led various classes including various concert bands and jazz band.
- Monitored classrooms of 20-30 students for safety and good behavior.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices as music educators.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Woodwind/Single Reed Music Teacher
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Teaching weekly lessons to more than 20 students in their instrumental focus.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, chords, and instrument specific areas.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
Student Safety Officer
Pacific Lutheran University
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Providing high levels of customer service and professionalism to PLU persons.
- Responding to emergency incidents including fire alarms, intrusion alarms, medical aid calls, and crimes in progress.
- Assisting local police and fire responders in their duties, and maintaining knowledge of department procedures and policies.
Merchandising Stock Associate
Office Depot
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
- Greeted over 100 customers per shift and directed them to requested products.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Secondary Instrumental Music
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 09.2019 - 2023.05
High School Diploma -
Tahoma Senior High School
Maple Valley, WA 09.2015 - 2019.06
Skills
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Classroom management
Secondary education
Rehearsals
Proficient in Saxophone, Clarinet, Guitar
Individual and group instruction
Differentiated instruction
Curriculum Development
Leadership and team building
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education (NAfME) - 2019-Present
Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) - 2019-Present
Certification
Washington K-12 Instrumental Music Teaching Certificate:
References
Jeff Chang:
Music/Band Director
Decatur High School/Federal Way Public Schools
(360)-305-2840
Jeffchang@mac.com
Dr. Ron Gerhardstein:
Associate Professor of Music/Director of Bands
Pacific Lutheran University
(253)-535-7609
gerharrc@plu.edu
Sadi Hagar-Wentz
Campus Safety Administrative Officer
Pacific Lutheran University
(253)-535-7441
wentzsg@plu.edu
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Band Teacher
Kopachuck Middle School
05.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Federal Way/Dieringer School Districts
11.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Decatur High School - Federal Way Public Schools
08.2023 - 12.2023
Practicum Student
North Tapps Middle School - Dieringer District
09.2022 - 12.2022
Student Safety Officer
Pacific Lutheran University
02.2022 - 05.2023
Woodwind/Single Reed Music Teacher
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra
02.2021 - 06.2021
Merchandising Stock Associate
Office Depot
03.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Music Education - Secondary Instrumental Music
Pacific Lutheran University
09.2019 - 2023.05
High School Diploma -
Tahoma Senior High School
09.2015 - 2019.06