Jenna Lee Howell
Plymouth,WI
Summary
Will apply many experiences within music instruction and education to encourage creativity, imagination, language, and literacy skills in the early learning environment. Skillful in classroom management and enhancing student behavior through positive, calm, and caring approaches. Flexibility, adaptability, and attention to detail will help to make positive and valuable relationships with colleagues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Choral and Band Director
Oostburg High School
08.2012 - 11.2020
- Created curriculum and taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade general music
- Created curriculum and taught middle school theater course
- Directed Concert Choir, Show Choir, Barbershop, Vocal Jazz, 6-8 choirs, Jazz Band, small ensembles, and Concert Band
- Planned and assigned repertoire for 6 concerts yearly-marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and uniforms for department.
- Monitored and assessed student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Fundraised for, planned, and directed 60+ students and chaperones on a performance-based trip to Disney, as well as small group tour to Minnesota
- Prepared students for local and state competitions
- Successful growth of choral program to over twice its size during tenure
- Set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth
- Served greater community by offering music for special events
Private Lesson Instructor
Self
09.2009 - 11.2020
- Communicated student progress to parents and guardians for collaborative approach to musicianship goals.
- Instructed students of all abilities in essential concepts such as aural listening, theory, and performance skills
- Cultivated fun learning environment while strengthening musicianship
- Prepared students for competitions
- Organized performance and recital opportunities for all students
Retail/Social Media Manager
Mainstream Boutique
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Strengthened and increased customer engagement through Facebook and Instagram.
- Photographed inventory/created flat-lays
- Ran online live sales
- Managed relationships with vendors and suppliers to establish timely delivery of services.
- Managed stylist's shift calendar
Education
Bachelor of Arts - K-12 Instrumental And General Music Education
Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI12.2012
Skills
- Helped organize and mediate parent-run booster club
- Have managed yearly fundraisers
- Familiar with G-Suite
- Conducted face-to-face conferences with students and families
- Excellent communication skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Enjoys collaboration
- Excels in team environments
Accomplishments
- Board member-REINS Therapeutic Riding (2020)
- Active Solo and Ensemble Judge (2014-2018)
- Director at host site for Solo and Ensemble-Big East Conference (2019)
- Sectional leader for Big East Honors Choir (2018)
- Top Ten Teacher Award recipient (2017/2018)
- Faculty for Lakeland College Music Camp -instructor of Vocal Jazz, Show Choir and voice sectionals
- Performed as guest jazz vocalist for Sheboygan County's Generations Big Band (2012-2020)
Certification
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Add-On License Program
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Summer 2016
Choral Teaching License obtained
- Obtained license while teaching full-time
- Requested to return to program as an advisor (Summer 2017)
Hobbies
When not in the classroom I enjoy experiencing, writing, recording and performing music, alongside my sister and my husband. My three boys and two dogs keep me very busy! In the summer we like to escape to our family cottages on Lake Pewaukee and Lake Winnebago. I have a love for all animals, and have been an active equestrian for most of my life.
Timeline
Retail/Social Media Manager
Mainstream Boutique
11.2020 - 04.2022
Choral and Band Director
Oostburg High School
08.2012 - 11.2020
Private Lesson Instructor
Self
09.2009 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - K-12 Instrumental And General Music Education
Lakeland University
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