John Rittweger
Music/Media Arts Instructor, Professional Musician
Newton,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Music/Media Arts Instructor with 38 years of experience teaching students, including piano, guitar and music technology. Exceptional skill in curriculum and course development as well as providing creative, engaging and differentiated lessons for students. A Professional Musician with extensive performance experience with a deep understanding of music theory, notation and music production.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
Work History
Music/Media Arts Instructor
Randolph Board Of Education
Randolph, NJ
09.1991 - Current
- Middle School and High School General Music Instructor Grades 6-12
- Developed curriculum, created and implemented guitar, piano keyboard and music technology classes for both high school and middle school
- Choir Director (1991-2000)
- Choir Accompanist
- Middle School Media Arts Instructor
- Developed curriculum for Media Arts courses
- Extensive background using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
- Served as mentor to new teachers
- Served as A/V Tech for middle school
- Lighting and sound director for school musical and concert performances
- Extensive background in utilizing Microsoft Teams for classroom
- Developed differentiated and engaging lesson plans
Keyboardist/Pianist/Owner
Platinum Band Music LLC
Newton, NJ
01.2005 - Current
- Music Director of 12 piece band wedding and corporate events
- Platinum Band Music recognized and awarded by industry leaders year after year
- Writes music charts out for band members
- Performs at ceremonies, cocktail hours and receptions
Music Instructor
Long Valley Board Of Education
Long Valley, NJ
09.1989 - 06.1991
- Choir Director for Grades 6-8
- Created and implemented keyboard and guitar class
- Music Director for musicals
- Recorded music performance tracks for "Little Shop Of Horrors"
Music Instructor
Dover Board Of Education
Dover, NJ
09.1984 - 06.1989
- Taught elementary general music grades K-5
- Taught middle school general music grades 6-8
- Created and implemented Piano Keyboard course
- Created and implemented Guitar course
Education
Associate of Arts - Technology Education
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA06.2011
Master of Arts - Music Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ06.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ06.1983
Skills
- Extensive experience in education and teaching
- Expertise in working with children of any age group
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Music Editing And Notation Software
- Music Theory
- Piano and Electronic Keyboard Performance
- Beginner Guitar Lessons
- Differentiated Instruction
- Middle School Education
- Technological Integration in Classroom
- Developed Curriculum For Courses Taught
- Professional pianist/keyboardist performing nationally
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Keyboardist/Pianist/Owner
Platinum Band Music LLC
01.2005 - Current
Music/Media Arts Instructor
Randolph Board Of Education
09.1991 - Current
Music Instructor
Long Valley Board Of Education
09.1989 - 06.1991
Music Instructor
Dover Board Of Education
09.1984 - 06.1989
Associate of Arts - Technology Education
Fresno Pacific University
Master of Arts - Music Education
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Montclair State University
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