Josephine Sharon Haugen
Stillwater,MN
Summary
College student majoring in Music Education with a vocal emphasis. Enjoys working with children. Skilled in creating activities and lessons that promote learning, and social skills. Has a natural skill for creating a nurturing environment for children, by resonating positivity and a sense of understanding. Has a strong passion for helping children grow emotionally, and academically. Committed to ensuring a safe, and inclusive space for all children.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Member
Stillwater Adventure Club
Stillwater, MN
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for taking care of preschoolers through fifth graders
- Maintained a clean, safe space for children
- Responsible for taking care of prek-5th graders
- Responsible for setting up snack time for children
- Set up fun and engaging activities for children
- Supervised outdoor time
- Supervised gym time
- Handled various behavioral situations
- Created a kind, nurturing environment for children
Staff Member
Stillwater Summer Adventure Club
Lake Elmo, MN
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Lake Elmo Elementary School, Lake Elmo Elementary
- Responsible for taking care of kindergartens through second graders
- Maintained a clean, safe space for children
- Responsible for taking care of prek-2nd graders
- Responsible for setting up meals for children
- Set up fun and engaging activities for children
- Chaperoned children on various field trips
- Handled various behavioral situations
- Created a kind, nurturing environment for children
- Supervised recess
- Lake Elmo Elementary School, Lake Elmo Elementary
Service Associate
Target
Stillwater, MN
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsible for working at the cash register, receiving drive-up orders, working at self checkout, and putting away abandoned items
- Checked out customers at the register with a positive attitude, and friendly face
- Operated the self-checkout machines when needed
- Watched over the self-checkout machines to reduce shoplifting, and help customers use the self-checkout services when needed
- Maintained a clean workspace
- Received, and prepared drive-up orders
- Delivered drive-up orders to customers
- Trained new employees
- Put items back on the sales floor that were returned to the service desk
Service Associate
Kohl's
Oak Park Heights, MN
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Responsible for putting clothes away, working as a cashier at the register, marking items (tagging)
- Located items for customers on the sale floor
- Ensured that the sales floor was tidy
- If needed, cleaned up messes
- Checked out customers at the register with a positive attitude, and friendly face
- Cleaned out fitting rooms, and put clothes back on the sales floor
- Listened to customers' needs, and helped to find solutions to problems that they had
Cook
Marty's Restaurant
Decorah, IA
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Luther College, Decorah, IA
- Responsible for taking orders, working at the cash register, cooking food, and cleaning
- Prepared vegetables, garnishes, and other items in advance to reduce stress for rush periods
- Prepared grills, and fryers before cooking
- Followed recipes to prepare and cook menu items
- Verified that prepared food met requirements for quality, plating presentation, and serving size
- Cleaned surfaces regularly
- Cooked items to correct temperatures to reduce risk of food poisoning
- Received orders from the cash register
- Operated kitchen equipment safely
- Luther College, Decorah, IA
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF)
River Falls, WI05.2026
Bachelor of Music Education -
Luther College
Decorah, IA12.2022
Skills
- Positivity
- Flexibility
- Ability to work through stressful situations
- Kindness
- Strong leader
- Empathetic with children
- Responsible with children
- Strong communication skills
- Creativity
Leadership Accomplishments Involvement
- Luther College Cathedral Choir alto section leader, Fall 2022
- Sang the National Anthem at the Veterans' Day event at UWRF, 11/09/23
- Alto 2 section leader in UWRF Concert Choir, Spring 2024
- Alto 2 in UWRF Chamber Singers, Spring 2024
- Dean's List Recipient, Spring 2024
- UWRF Chamber Singers Concert Tour of Germany, 05/10/24 - 05/17/24
- American Choral Directors (ACDA) UWRF Vice President, Fall 2024
- Dean's List Recipient, Fall 2024
- American Choral Directors (ACDA) UWRF Vice President, Spring 2025
Professional Development Experiences
- American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) meeting with Debbie Jilek and Scott Perau: Teaching Voice at Different Ages, 11/13/23
- Wisconsin State Music Conference, 10/25/23 - 10/27/23
- American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) meeting with Olivia Flanigan: Gender-Affirming Vocal Pedagogy, 02/06/24
- Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Convention, 02/13/23 - 02/15/23
- National Association for Music Educators (NAFME) meeting, 02/22/24
- National Association for Music Educators (NAFME) meeting, 03/28/24
- American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) meeting with Dr. Christine Staebell: Navigating Performance Anxiety, 09/16/24
- Wisconsin State Music Conference, 10/29/24 - 11/01/24
- American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) meeting with Jaime Palbicki and Erin Maher: Tried and True Teachers, 11/12/24
- Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Convention, 02/13/24 - 02/15/24
References
Cera B, D.M.A
Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin River Falls
302-740-4897
cera.babb@uwrf.edu
Relationship: Choral director for five semesters, and conducting director for two semesters
Paul B, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin River Falls
715-425-4079
paul.budde@uwrf.edu
Relationship: Academic advisor for five semesters, and music education professor for two semesters
Kimberly J
Stonebridge Adventure Club Site Lead
Stonebridge Elementary School, Stillwater, Minnesota
651-492-2529
johnsonkim@stillwaterschools.org
Relationship: Supervisor at Stonebridge Elementary School’s Adventure Club Program for four months
Timeline
Staff Member
Stillwater Adventure Club
01.2025 - Current
Staff Member
Stillwater Summer Adventure Club
06.2024 - 08.2024
Service Associate
Target
03.2023 - 06.2024
Service Associate
Kohl's
01.2023 - 03.2023
Cook
Marty's Restaurant
08.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Music Education -
University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF)
Bachelor of Music Education -
Luther College
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