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Jeremy Jorgenson

Des Moines

Summary

Dynamic K-5 Music Teacher at Lovejoy Elementary, skilled in fostering student engagement through movement, singing, and instrumental skills. Designs and implements innovative and visually engaging lesson plans and presentations. Successfully cultivates a positive learning environment, encouraging creativity through artistic expression and collaboration among diverse learners. Maintains effective classroom management through clear expectations and consistent outcomes.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

K-5 Music Teacher

Lovejoy Elementary
08.2014 - Current
  • · Develop and implement data-driven rigorous K-5 music curriculum, including piloting Marzano’s instructional framework, to foster musical literacy and appreciation.
  • · Design and deliver differentiated instruction for diverse student populations, effectively engaging learners with varying needs, including those at-risk, ELL, and varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • · Maintain exceptional classroom management, cultivating an inclusive and positive learning environment that supports student engagement and artistic expression.
  • · Produce highly creative and engaging musical concerts, showcasing student growth and talent, contributing to school and community relationships
  • · Delivered targeted literacy and math intervention strategies to whole-group as well as small-group, greatly increasing the number of students achieving at grade level.

K-8 General/Vocal Music Teacher

Moulton Extended Learning Center
08.2006 - 08.2014


  • Provided individualized vocal training to middle school students, fostering artistic development and preparing them for advanced performance opportunities.
  • Successfully managed student progress and grades for rosters of 20+ students in all classes, ensuring transparent, and consistent evaluations through assessments and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize learning potential.
  • · Collaborated with district music educators to revise K-5 music curriculum, ensuring alignment with national standards and SRG grading practices
  • · Music directed and led students in grades 5-12 on cultural exchange trip to Kofu, Japan

K-12 General and Vocal Music Teacher

Baxter Community Schools
08.2002 - 06.2004
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans, focusing on vocal technique mastery and music theory understanding.
  • Established a positive learning environment that fostered creativity, self-expression, and collaboration among students.
  • Increased student engagement in chorus activities by implementing innovative teaching strategies and diverse musical selections.
  • Provided opportunities for advanced singers to challenge themselves through solo recitals, honor choirs participation, or involvement in regional competitions.

Education

Bachelor of Music Education -

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
05-2002

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Music theory
  • Orff schulwerk method
  • Kodály method
  • Vocal & theatre experience
  • Performance preparation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Vocal instruction

Timeline

K-5 Music Teacher

Lovejoy Elementary
08.2014 - Current

K-8 General/Vocal Music Teacher

Moulton Extended Learning Center
08.2006 - 08.2014

K-12 General and Vocal Music Teacher

Baxter Community Schools
08.2002 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Music Education -

Drake University

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