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Laura Iwaskiewicz

Exeter,NH

Summary

Creative and hardworking teacher of 15 years with a passion for music and theatre, collaboration, growth, and fun in all learning. Bringing forth exceptional student centered teaching skills, multi-tasking abilities, strong musicianship, adaptability, and a continued desire to keep learning and growing.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Music/Theatre Arts Teacher

Pinkerton Academy
08.2011 - 06.2023
  • Led 3 choirs with sizes ranging from 16 to 90 members. Responsible for programming all concert selections, directing and playing piano during rehearsals, teaching vocal pedagogy and music theory.
  • Taught various theatre classes, including Intro to Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Advance Theatre Making.
  • Taught elective PE dance course.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies, creating an inclusive environment conducive to learning.
  • Assessed student performance using various evaluation tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Enhanced students' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.

Theatre Director/Music Director/Choreographer

Various
  • Extensive experience directing, music directing, and choreographing theatrical productions (see Theatrical Resume).
  • Directing duties include curating audition materials and creating websites for resources, managing a large team of performers and technicians working on the shows, creating rehearsal schedules that work with all performance needs
    and cast conflicts, running efficient rehearsals, communicating clearly with all members, casting vision and guiding others towards realizing that vision, being an encourager and motivator towards excellence.

General Music and Chorus Teacher

Pelham Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2011
  • Taught 6th-8th grade General Music Classes to every student (approx. 500). Subjects included were music history, theory, and appreciation. Directed a 6th grade choir, 7th/8th grade choir, and a Select choir. Directed and played piano for rehearsals.

Education

Bachelors of Music Education - Music Education, Concentration in Voice And Flute

Grove City College
Grove City, PA
05.2008

Skills

  • Program Development
  • Sight Reading
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Aural Skills
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Proficient in Piano

Certification

NH Teaching Certification K-12 Music, valid June 2023 through June 2026.

Timeline

Music/Theatre Arts Teacher

Pinkerton Academy
08.2011 - 06.2023

General Music and Chorus Teacher

Pelham Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2011

Theatre Director/Music Director/Choreographer

Various

Bachelors of Music Education - Music Education, Concentration in Voice And Flute

Grove City College

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