KAY YOUNG
Waconia,MN
Summary
Successful teacher and accompanist with over thirty years experience in a variety of paid and volunteer roles within the church and community.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
The Youth Choir Accompanist
Faith Lutheran Church
Waconia, MN
01.2023 - Current
- Prepare accompaniment for choir songs sung in worship, approximately once per month.
- Assist in teaching songs to the choir and directing, as needed.
Piano Teacher
self-employed-Kay's Keys
Waconia, Minnesota
09.2022 - Current
- Provide individual lessons and differentiation for each student.
- Provide opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
- Collaborate with parents to discuss the development of their child's musical skillset.
Substitute/Wedding Organist/Pianist
Waconia Moravian Church, Faith Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, Trinity Lutheran Church
Waconia, MN. Chaska, MN. Carver, MN
10.1993 - Current
- Prepare music for a variety of worship services, including weddings and funerals.
- Accompany special music selections/choir.
Volunteer Music Roles
Faith Lutheran Church
Waconia, MN
09.1993 - Current
- Served in volunteer roles as a member of the Worship and Music Committee/Worship Ministry (1998-present).
- Served as a member of Faith Choir (1993-present).
- Served as a song leader/cantor for Lenten and Sunday worship services (1994-present).
- Provided special music (voice, clarinet, piano) for worship services (1993-present).
- Assisted with scheduling yearly master music calendar (2001-2004).
- Selected hymns for Saturday evening worship services (approximately 1998-2001).
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Independent School District 110
Waconia, MN
08.1993 - 06.2022
- Taught Language Arts, Math, Executive Functioning Skills and Social Skills to students in special education.
- Served as Case Manager for students on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Carried out instruction to ensure that students worked toward meeting IEP goals.
- Modified curriculum to meet students' needs.
- Advocated for students' individual needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Supervised paraprofessionals assigned to students.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed Individual Education Programs for each student to address educational needs and objectives.
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students.
- Developed team relationships with the special education team.
Director, Joyful Noise Singers
Faith Lutheran Church
Waconia, MN
09.2012 - 03.2020
- Selected music appropriate for students in fifth-eighth grade.
- Taught music and organized choir to sing in worship approximately once per month.
Cherub Choir Accompanist
Faith Lutheran Church
Waconia, MN
09.2007 - 05.2011
- Served as accompanist for the Cherub Choir.
- Prepared music to accompany children in worship approximately once per month.
Director, Cherub Choir
Faith Lutheran Church
Waconia, MN
10.1993 - 06.2001
- Selected music appropriate for students in Kindergarten-fourth grade.
- Taught music and organized choir to sing in worship approximately once per month.
Substitute Teacher
Southern Minnesota school districts
Mankato, Mapleton, St. Peter, Vernon Center, Garden City, Nicollet, MN
08.1992 - 05.1993
- Substitute teacher in elementary and high school classrooms, including high school choir, while attending graduate school at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Fifth and Sixth Grade Classroom Teacher and Music Teacher, K-8
Lebanon Lutheran School
Lebanon, Wisconsin
08.1989 - 06.1992
- Taught language arts, math and art in a combined fifth and sixth grade classroom.
- Taught music in Kindergarten-eighth grade classrooms.
- Directed children's choir.
Church Organist
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Lebanon, Wisconsin
08.1989 - 06.1992
- Served as one of three rotating organists.
- Provided music and hymn accompaniment for weekly worship services.
Substitute/Wedding Organist
First Lutheran Church
Glencoe, MN
03.1983 - 06.1989
- Served as a substitute organist, as needed, for weekly worship services.
- Served as a wedding organist, by request.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education-Learning Disabilities
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN12-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN05-1989
Skills
- Scheduling
- Rehearsing
- Sight Reading
- Taking Cues and Direction
- Creative Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
The Youth Choir Accompanist
Faith Lutheran Church
01.2023 - Current
Piano Teacher
self-employed-Kay's Keys
09.2022 - Current
Director, Joyful Noise Singers
Faith Lutheran Church
09.2012 - 03.2020
Cherub Choir Accompanist
Faith Lutheran Church
09.2007 - 05.2011
Substitute/Wedding Organist/Pianist
Waconia Moravian Church, Faith Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, Trinity Lutheran Church
10.1993 - Current
Director, Cherub Choir
Faith Lutheran Church
10.1993 - 06.2001
Volunteer Music Roles
Faith Lutheran Church
09.1993 - Current
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Independent School District 110
08.1993 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Southern Minnesota school districts
08.1992 - 05.1993
Fifth and Sixth Grade Classroom Teacher and Music Teacher, K-8
Lebanon Lutheran School
08.1989 - 06.1992
Church Organist
Immanuel Lutheran Church
08.1989 - 06.1992
Substitute/Wedding Organist
First Lutheran Church
03.1983 - 06.1989
Master of Science - Special Education-Learning Disabilities
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia College
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