Josie Bertsch
Roberts,WI
Summary
Skilled Music Teacher offering 20+ years of experience as educator, leader and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Certified in K-12 Instrumental Music by the State of Minnesota.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Teacher
Saint Ambrose School
Woodbury, MN
07.2007 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
Private Lesson Instructor
Self-Employed
Roberts, WI
01.1995 - Current
- Communicated student progress to parents and guardians for collaborative approach to educational goals.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Instrumental Music Teacher
Regis Middle And High Schools
Eau Claire, WI
08.2002 - 06.2007
- Taught students to master instrument of choice during weekly lessons.
- Instructed students in music theory and composition in classroom environment.
- Taught seventh grade through High School concert bands, marching bands, jazz bands and private lessons
Instrumental Music Teacher
Chamberlain School District
Chamberlain, SD
08.2001 - 07.2002
- Instructed students in music theory and composition classroom environment.
- Taught fifth through eighth grade concert bands, middle school marching band, private lessons and assisted daily with the high school bands
Instrumental Music Teacher
Shepherd Valley Waldorf Schools
Niwot, CO
01.2000 - 05.2000
- Taught fifth through eighth grade band class and lessons
Graduate Assistant
University Of Colorado
Boulder, CO
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
- Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback.
- Assisted Saxophone Professor with teaching undergraduate private lessons, multiple saxophone quartets and teaching studio classes
Instrumental Music Teacher
New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
New Ulm, MN
08.1995 - 07.1999
- Taught fifth grade through high school concert bands, marching bands, jazz band and private lessons
- Directed the high school concert band to three superior ratings in regional contests
Long Term Sub - Band Director
Deuel County School District
Clear Lake, WA
01.1995 - 03.1995
- Taught sixth and seventh grade band lessons three days per week and assisted with all band classes
Student Intern
Sioux Falls School District
Sioux Falls, SD
10.1994 - 12.1994
- Conducted High School and Jr High concert and jazz bands, high school marching band and elementary band
- Directed sectionals in all bands and taught fifth grade lessons
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - K-12 Instrumental Music
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12.1994
Skills
- Program Development
- Learning Enhancement
- Music Theory
- Classroom Management
- Program Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Student Needs Assessment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Equipment Maintenance
- Special Events
- Rehearsals
Accomplishments
- Directed Regis H.S. Jazz Band at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Jazz Festival, Awarded 3rd place Class C
- Directed Chamberlain MS Band at South Dakota State Music Conference
- University of Colorado Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Saxophone Quartet I
- University of Colorado Graduate Assistantship
Timeline
Band Teacher
Saint Ambrose School
07.2007 - Current
Instrumental Music Teacher
Regis Middle And High Schools
08.2002 - 06.2007
Instrumental Music Teacher
Chamberlain School District
08.2001 - 07.2002
Instrumental Music Teacher
Shepherd Valley Waldorf Schools
01.2000 - 05.2000
Graduate Assistant
University Of Colorado
08.1999 - 05.2000
Instrumental Music Teacher
New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
08.1995 - 07.1999
Private Lesson Instructor
Self-Employed
01.1995 - Current
Long Term Sub - Band Director
Deuel County School District
01.1995 - 03.1995
Student Intern
Sioux Falls School District
10.1994 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Music Education - K-12 Instrumental Music
South Dakota State University