Jennifer Vaillancourt
Middletown
Summary
Passionate music educator known for mentoring future teachers and enhancing student musical performance. Expertise in developing engaging course materials and facilitating collaborative learning experiences.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
09.2013 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and active participation.
- Designed assessments that accurately evaluate student performance and understanding of course content.
- Supervised and mentored music student teachers in public school settings, providing guidance, observation, and feedback on classroom instruction and teaching practices.
Music Teacher
Middletown Public Schools
Middletown, RI
09.1986 - 06.2023
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student musical comprehension and performance.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student learning styles.
- Facilitated individual and group music instruction in Elementary Music, High School Chorus, vocal ensemble, piano Classes fostering collaborative learning environments.
- Organized school-wide music events, showcasing student talent and promoting community engagement.
- Organized Choral trips to various music festivals ( Bermuda and Disney World).
- Oversaw fundraising efforts to support student music trips and educational experiences.
- Led rehearsals for students wishing to audition for All-State, oversaw students at All-State auditions. and representing the program at All-State choral concert.
- Promoted and supported a music students participation in the All-National Honor Choir, encouraging audition preparation and representing the program at the National event in Nashville.
Education
MALS - Music, Arts
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Music Education And Perfromance
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05-1985
Skills
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Professional development
- Music curriculum development
- Learning environment
- Life Long teaching certification (RI)
- Strong communication skills
- Learning environment
- Professional development
Accomplishments
Recipient of the Feinstein Award for excellence in
music education.
Recipient of the Golden Apple Award from Channel 10 and Department of Education in recognition of outstanding teaching and dedication to students.
Recipient of a Regional Special Education award recognizing excellence in inclusionary practices.
Timeline
Instructor
Salve Regina University
09.2013 - Current
Music Teacher
Middletown Public Schools
09.1986 - 06.2023
MALS - Music, Arts
Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Music Education And Perfromance
University of Rhode Island
Feinstein Teacher Award
The Feinstein Teachers Award comes from The Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation. I received the award for a project I did with 4th grade students at Oliphant Elementary School entitled "Green Ballons for Mathew". Myself, a fourth grade classroom teacher and her class studied about death and dying through a young boys battle with Leukemia. The students also read from books by Dr. Bernie Siegal about using the arts to help heal cancer patients.
During a semester we wrote a play about Mathew's journey through treatments. We then decided to write our own songs to turn it into a musical.
The students performed this musical for the school and parents.
We were happy to be recognized by the Feinstein Foundation for our ongoing commitment to community service. This project highlights the hard work of our school team.