Kathleen Cheshire

• Developed and directed Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Choirs, Show Choir, and General Music
• Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with high degree of accuracy
• Prepared daily lesson plans in preparation for school year
• Prepare/ Perform 4+ concerts per school year
• Integrated basic music theory into rehearsals
• Accompanied personal rehearsals
• Utilize technology to assist in maintaining student engagement
• Responsible for finding new technology to use with students to help foster learning
• Use Canvas, EdPuzzle, Webex, Zoom and Google Meets to conduct class
• Directed and cast “Matilda” musical performance
• Perform for community outreach
• Utilize flipped classroom
• Served on Veteran's Day Committee, and PLC (professional learning community)
• Wrote curriculum for middle school choral program

• Long-term Substitute Choir; Women’s Chamber, Men’s Chamber, Mixed Chamber, Women’s Choir and Concert Choir
• Responsible for teaching in lieu of teacher’s absence from April 10 – May 27
• Prepared daily lesson plans in preparation for Spring Concert
• Integrated basic music theory into rehearsals
• Played piano for personal rehearsals
• Responsible for taking students to All State Solo & Small Ensembles
• Organized choir banquet
• Led students in singing for Senior Awards Night and Graduation
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

• Contracted to play for daily rehearsals and concerts for four choirs: Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Meistersingers, and Mixed Choir
• Responsible for teaching during teacher’s leave of absence
• Accompanied twenty soloists and four ensembles at District/ State Solo and Ensemble Festival
• Assisted teacher in producing Madrigal Dinner for community of Washington, MO

• Responsible for maintaining classroom integrity while contracted teacher was absent followed
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
• Used classroom management skills to maintain student involvement and learning during head classroom teacher absence
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
• Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
• Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
• Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles

• Taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades
• Developed creative lesson plans, used variety of instructional strategies to assist with student involvement
• Included weekly newsletter hard copy with on-line accessibility to parents
• Used differentiated instruction to maximize student learning
• Developed peer mentoring group (5th graders spent time assisting 1st graders in reading)
• Integrated technology in classroom through use of SmartBoard
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
• Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation
• Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students
• Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material
• Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning

• Responsible for directing three choirs: High School Concert Choir (grades 9-12), Bel Canto Choir (grades 6-8), and Young Singers (grades 3-5)
• Planned and organized 4 day choir camp at beginning of school year which consisted of teaching basic singing techniques, playing rhythm instruments, basic music theory, with emphasis on rhythm and counting, partner songs, simple part singing, and simple sight singing, including Solfege
• Directed weekly rehearsals for each group, planned concert schedule
• High School choir performed yearly with St Charles County Youth Orchestra
• Produced full scale Madrigal Dinner Theater at Column’s Banquet Center with proceeds of $11,000 going to Thrive STL and Sparrow’s Nest non-profit organizations
• Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach
• Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances
• Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets
• Composed and led performances for both vocal and instrumental music

• Responsible for 25-30 private piano students ranging from 1st grade up through adults
• Proper Piano pedagogy was used, as well as theory and ear training
• Students were motivated through practice incentives
• Students participated in two recitals per year
• Students also played at National Guild of Piano Teachers contest
• Students prepared wide range of pieces along with scales and cadences
• Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each
• Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons
• Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges
• Prepared over 25-30 piano students for showcase performances
• Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance
• Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in art subjects
• Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers

• Taught 2nd & 3rd grades
• Responsible for general education of 25-30 students
• Planned and implemented materials for thematic units
• Used student data to determine learning goals
• Developed positive classroom management strategies
• Used district curriculum and followed state mandates
• Motivated students through active learning environment
• Cross-curricular teaching
• Served on District Professional Development Committee
• Co-directed choirs with music teacher and was their accompanist
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication

• Tax Filing District Support Hotline/Rapid Response
• Was responsible to 32 District Vice Presidents nationwide to resolve escalated tax filing issues in timely manner
• Responsible for customer satisfaction and retention
• Was selected as part of initial team to provide technical support for AutoStart software package, both to internal and external customers
• Wrote new hire curriculum and implemented it with new hires over procedures and protocols
• Self managed, worked with minimal supervision
• Traveled to local district offices to assist with training
• Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions, and maintain high-quality service
• Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity
• Communicated with clients regarding account services, statements, and balances
• Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities
• Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction
• Educated clients on account services and resolved client inquiries regarding statement information and account balances

• Continuing education in Music and Gifted Education

Student Ensembles/Groups: Symphonic Band; MU Jazz Band; Marching Mizzou; University Singers; Campus Crusade

Student Ensembles/Groups: Band; Jazz Band; ACME (Double Quartet); Concert Choir; Church Youth Choir; Missouri All-State Choir