Justus Butler
Harrisonburg,VA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Riverheads High School
Staunton, Virginia
08.2023 - Current
- Teaches band classes, as well as guitar and piano courses.
- Developed and implemented a structured band curriculum for students aged 11 to 18.
- Organized and conducted winter, spring, pre-assessment, and jazz band performances.
- Established a new band booster organization, which organized fundraisers, meals, and logistics for the marching band, as well as engaging the community.
- Received superior and excellent ratings at marching band competitions and concert band assessments.
- Worked closely with feeder programs to ensure consistent growth throughout the music pyramid.
- Organized and facilitated the first musical at the school in 25 years.
Private Music Teacher
Self Employed
Harrisonburg, VA
01.2020 - Current
- Facilitates a private lesson studio for students in Augusta County.
- Experience in teaching a variety of music lessons, including clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, piano, ukulele, voice, and general music.
- Creates unique and effective lesson plans that fit individual students' needs, and drive active progress.
Music Director
Waynesboro Players Community Theater
Waynesboro, VA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Directed and taught music to a company consisting of adults and high school students.
- Actively oversaw and directed performances.
- Managed daily rehearsals meant to be engaging, effective, and impactful to the group's development.
Music Teacher
Hugh K. Cassell Elementary
Waynesboro, VA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught over 650 students in grades Pre-K through 5th, and directed monthly grade-level concerts.
- Had students attend honors choir events, and sang the National Anthem at a Waynesboro Generals game.
- Facilitated daily teacher duties such as grading, administering tests and assessments, working closely with coworkers and administrators, and maintaining a safe learning environment.
Assistant Director
Spirit of the Red and Gold
Staunton, VA
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught music and marching fundamentals to 7th-12th grade students.
- Worked effectively and cohesively with various staff members.
- Responsible for overall member instruction and well-being, facilitating rehearsals, and individual student instruction.
- Helped facilitate field trips, communicate with parents, and organize students at football games.
Student Teacher
Riverheads High School
Staunton, VA
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Taught band, choir, and guitar classes to 9th-12th grade students.
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to plan and achieve various instructional goals and objectives such as the Spring Concert and the Kings Dominion Festival of Music.
- Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote engaged and meaningful learning.
Student Teacher
Montevideo Middle School
Penn Laird, VA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Assisted with, and co-managed, classrooms with up to 22 students.
- Planned, prepared, and facilitated lessons daily for up to four classes per day.
- Observed and assessed student learning and development, then created effective and meaningful lessons to continue growth.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education, Minor in Jazz Studies
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2022
Certification
- Teacher Certification, Virginia
- Passed Praxis Exam
- Passed VCLA
- Licensed and Certified CPR/First Aid Training
References
Mr. Matt Stevens
Principal
Riverheads High School
(540) 337-0258
mstevens@augusta.k12.va.us
Mrs. Shannon Brake
Principal
Hugh K. Cassell Elementary
(540) 325-1021
brake.sc@augusta.k12.va.us
Mrs. Elizabeth Alford
Band and Choir Director; Coordinating Student Teaching Host
Riverheads High School
(276) 492-0033
alford.ee@augusta.k12.va.us
Mrs. Sarah Mrosko
Band Director; Coordinating Student Teaching Host
Montevideo Middle School
(540) 421-1851
smrosko@rockingham.k12.va.us
Professor Greg Thomas
Applied Jazz Faculty; University Supervisor
James Madison University
(434) 825-3333
thoma3gp@jmu.edu
Dr. Sarunas Jankauskas
Associate Professor of Clarinet
James Madison University
(540) 568-3847
jankausx@jmu.edu
Professor Amy Birdsong
Music Education Professor
James Madison University
(804) 536-2845
birdsoae@jmu.edu
Timeline
Riverheads High School
08.2023 - Current
Music Director
Waynesboro Players Community Theater
01.2023 - 05.2023
Music Teacher
Hugh K. Cassell Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Director
Spirit of the Red and Gold
06.2022 - 05.2023
Student Teacher
Riverheads High School
03.2022 - 05.2022
Student Teacher
Montevideo Middle School
01.2022 - 03.2022
Private Music Teacher
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Music Education, Minor in Jazz Studies
James Madison University
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