Julie A. Nolan
Menomonee Falls,USA
Summary
Dynamic music educator with experience in curriculum development and student engagement, successfully leading string orchestras at Shorewood School District. Proven ability to foster a collaborative learning environment with the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learninng styles and needs. Committed to nurturing young musicians, and promoting a love for music.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Shorewood School District
Shorewood, USA
08.2011 - Current
- Currently teaching string orchestra to students in grades 4, 5, and 6 at Atwater and Lake Bluff Elementary Schools.
- Responsibilities include scheduling and teaching small group lessons, and large group rehearsals, recruiting 3rd grade students, organizing large and small performances for Atwater and Lake Bluff Elementary Schools.
- Atwater Leadership Team 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 School Years.
Studio Teacher
Self-employed
09.1991 - 08.2013
- Instruct string and piano students during a private lesson session.
Teacher
Aquinas Academy
Menomonee Falls, USA
08.2004 - 01.2008
- Taught Elementary Music to students in grades K3 through 8th grade.
- Taught Physical Education to students in grades K3 through 6th grade during the 2004 - 2006 school years.
Teacher
School District of Menomonee Falls
8/2001 -, 6/2002
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Taught string orchestra grades 6 through 9.
- Responsibilities included directing the orchestra and teaching lessons for grades 6 and 7 at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, and directing the orchestra and teaching lessons for grades 8 and 9 at North Junior High.
Teacher
West Bend School District
West Bend
08.1997 - 06.2001
- Taught string orchestra grades 5 through 8.
- Responsibilities included directing grade 5 orchestra at Decorah and Jackson Elementary schools, directing 6, 7, and 8th grade orchestras, and teaching small group lessons for each grade at Badger Middle School.
Teacher
Hartford Joint #1 School District
Hartford
08.1995 - 06.1997
- Taught string orchestra grades 5 through 8.
- Responsibilities included directing grade 5 Orchestra at Lincoln and Rossman Elementary schools, directing 6, 7, and 8th grade orchestras, and teaching small group sectionals for each grade at Central Middle School.
Education
Master of Music -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05.2003
BM/BSE -
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05.1995
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Instrument proficiency
- Student engagement
- Parent communication
- Project coordination
- Mentoring skills
- Program development
Certification
- Instrumental Music, Pre-kindergarten-Grade 12, Lifetime License #1590018472
- General Music, Pre-kindergarten-Grade 12
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance Winter Workshop, 01/01/21 - 01/01/25
- Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance Summer Workshop, 07/01/17 - 07/01/19
- Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra, 2018 - Present, Principal Cellist
- Choir Member and Musician, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Menomonee Falls, WI, 1998 - 01/01/21
- Strings Without Boundaries, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, 01/01/13
- National String Workshop, 06/01/94, 06/01/95, 06/01/98, 06/01/00, 06/01/01, Attended classes offered on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Awards
- Presider and Presenter for Orchestra Sessions during the Wisconsin State Music Conference, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Shorewood School District SEED Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award, 2021
- Presider for Orchestra Sessions during the Wisconsin State Music Conference, 2017
- Wisconsin Music Educators Association Research presenter for the October Wisconsin State Music Conference, 2001
- Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity Open Scholarship for String Education, 1997
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1994, 1995
- Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, 1994
- Golden Key National Honor Society, 1993
- The Star of Delta Omicron, 1993
Professional Memberships
- American String Teacher Association, 1994 - Present, Currently WI-ASTA President, Develop and present professional development for August and January Member Expos, Recruit and mentor new members
- Wisconsin Music Educators Association, 1995 - Present, Attend the State Music Conference Annually, Participate in Music Education Professional Development offered through the Wisconsin Center for Music Education such as iListen, and Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance Workshops.
- National Association for Music Education (NAfME), 1995 - Present
- Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity, 1991 - 2012, Member 1991-2012, Music Director, 2nd vice-president and Alumni Contact, Mu South and Mu North province president from 1996 - 1998., Past secretary for the Zeta Delta Alumni Chapter in Milwaukee.
Timeline
Teacher
Shorewood School District
08.2011 - Current
Teacher
Aquinas Academy
08.2004 - 01.2008
Teacher
School District of Menomonee Falls
08.2003 - 06.2004
Teacher
West Bend School District
08.1997 - 06.2001
Teacher
Hartford Joint #1 School District
08.1995 - 06.1997
Studio Teacher
Self-employed
09.1991 - 08.2013
Master of Music -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BM/BSE -
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater