Jay Kast-Tuttle
Spencer,Massachusetts
Summary
Friendly, supportive Flute Teacher with 25 years in sharing love for music with multi generational students. Accomplished Flutist with instructional expertise in tone and technique. Track record of success in teaching children and adults to enjoy and master playing beautiful music on flute.
Overview
61
61
years of professional experience
Work History
Flute Instructor
Wachusett Regional High School
Holden, Massachusetts
09.1998 - Current
- Encouraged students to set and achieve personal goals for instrument mastery.
- Taught diverse musical styles based on students' interests and goals.
- Developed rapport with parents of young students to increase family support for lessons.
- Instructed students from beginner to advanced levels of flute-playing.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
Music Teacher
Dudley-Charlton Regional School Diastrict
Dudley, Massachusetts
01.2001 - 11.2017
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
Music Teacher
Narragansett Regional School District
Baldwinville , MA
09.1997 - 01.2001
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
Teacher Trainer
San Francisco Unified School District Child Develo
San Francisco , CA
09.1995 - 07.1997
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Site Manager
SFUSD Child Development Program
San Francisco , CA
07.1993 - 07.1995
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
Teacher
SFUSD Early Childhood Education Program
San Francisco , CA
09.1980 - 07.1993
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Music
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2004
Bachelor Of Music - Flute
Ashland University
Ashland, OH06.1970
Skills
- Performance Coaching
- Student Organization Advising
- Performance Organization
Accomplishments
Conducted the Lesbian and Gay Bands of America at Davies Hall in San Francisco, and DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
Performances with Prometheus Orchestra and the Berkeley Community Orchestra and Chorus.
Conducted San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Freedom Band.
Timeline
Music Teacher
Dudley-Charlton Regional School Diastrict
01.2001 - 11.2017
Flute Instructor
Wachusett Regional High School
09.1998 - Current
Music Teacher
Narragansett Regional School District
09.1997 - 01.2001
Teacher Trainer
San Francisco Unified School District Child Develo
09.1995 - 07.1997
Site Manager
SFUSD Child Development Program
07.1993 - 07.1995
Teacher
SFUSD Early Childhood Education Program
09.1980 - 07.1993
Master of Music
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor Of Music - Flute
Ashland University
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