Larry Telkamp
Britton,SD
Summary
Enthusiastic and highly experienced Music Educator eager to impart love of music, music history, musical cultures, instrumental techniques, and performance skills. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skills. State of South Dakota Certified to teach elementary through high school grades.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
K-12 Music Teacher
Britton-Hecla Community School District
07.2011 - Current
- Teach 4th and 5th grade general music, 5th-12 grade instrumental music, 6-8th grade music appreciation, and individual lessons for all instruments
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, nomenclature, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in theater, vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Composed original works for instrumental soloists and small ensembles at grade level
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning including a deaf student
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Showed students how to play Flute(s), Clarinet(s), Saxophone(s), Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, All Percussion including World Percussion, Violin, Bass, and beginning piano
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 85 students about fundamentals, ethnomusicology, and history of music.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
- Administered quizzes and exams to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
- Coached students to play various songs and jingles on ukulele, guitar, violin, and mallet percussion
- Led instrumental students in playing simple ensemble songs, original works, and state level contest and concert music.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
7-12 Music Teacher
Boyden-Hull CSD
06.2001 - 05.2011
- Taught Junior High and High School Band, AP Music History and Theory
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Music Performance
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.1994
High School Diploma -
Brookings High School
Brookings, SD05.1989
Skills
- Instrumental Expertise
- Behavior Modeling
- Different Learning Styles
- Smart Board Technology
- Music Principles and History
- Instructional Strategies
- K-12 Education
- Percussion Instruments
- Brass Instruments
- Woodwind Instruments
- String Instruments
- Curriculum Development
- Equipment Maintenance
- Lesson Planning
- Music Theory
- Rehearsals
- State Standards Adherence
- Art Appreciation
- Music Selection
- Music History
- Cultural Awareness
- Documentation
- Expectation Management
- Maintain Order
Accomplishments
- Inducted into the 2004 Who's Who of American Teachers
- Achieved a 2nd degree Black Belt in ITF Taekwondo
- Taught over a thousand students over 20 years.
- Spearheaded the creation of AP Music History and Theory classes.
- Increased student participation in the arts by engaging everyone in the process.
Photography, wind chime building, hunting and fishing
I have had a lifelong passion for photography at a young age. I focus on still lifes and landscapes and two special books have been published of my photography work, which sit on my book shelf.
I began hand-making wind chimes the summer of the pandemic. I hand carve the cap and wind sail and musically tune the chimes either to simple chords, or chords from famous works.
As a native South Dakotan, hunting and fishing have always been a part of my life.
Timeline
K-12 Music Teacher
Britton-Hecla Community School District
07.2011 - Current
7-12 Music Teacher
Boyden-Hull CSD
06.2001 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Education
Concordia University, St. Paul
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Science - Music Performance
South Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Brookings High School
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