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Lauren Bird

Minneapolis,United States

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Voice and Piano Instructor

Brighter Minds Music
07.2022 - Current
  • Lesson plan for 30 minute voice and/or piano lessons for students of multiple ages and ability levels
  • Facilitate an engaging and meaningful music experience during the lessons
  • Empathize with each individual student’s personal disposition and learning style
  • Modify lessons in the moment based on the individual student’s needs
  • Pick out ability and age appropriate repertoire for each individual student
  • Accompany voice student’s on their repertoire during the lesson
  • Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
  • Communicate regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.

Elementary Music Specialist

Harambee Elementary School
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Plan K-6 music curriculum reflective of state and district standards
  • Execute age appropriate daily music lessons
  • Communicate and collaborate with staff and parents in facilitating student academic and emotional/behavioral progress
  • Create a classroom learning environment that is supportive of student academic and emotional growth
  • Formative and summative assessment of student progress
  • Plan and execute music concerts
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other required documentation for school administration purposes.

Accompanist

St. Francis De Sales Church
08.2022 - 09.2024


  • Collaborate with the Music Director in preparing for rehearsals and services
  • Practice for individual musical mastery in preparation for rehearsals and services
  • Schedule rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Support vocalists by adjusting accompaniment style and tempo to complement their individual needs and talents.
  • Manage repertoire effectively by maintaining an extensive library of sheet music for quick access during rehearsal or performance situations.
  • Promote a positive learning environment by providing constructive feedback and encouragement during rehearsal sessions with performers.
  • Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.

Elementary Music Specialist (Long-Term Sub)

Parkview Center School
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Plan K-6 music curriculum reflective of state and district standards
  • Execute age appropriate daily music lessons
  • Communicate and collaborate with staff and parents in facilitating student academic and emotional/behavioral progress
  • Create a classroom learning environment that is supportive of student academic and emotional growth.
  • Integrate technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Adapt lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Implement assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.

Choir Teacher

Jackson Middle School/Coon Rapids Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Plan music curriculum reflective of state and district standards
  • Execute age appropriate daily music lessons
  • Communicate and collaborate with staff and parents in facilitating student academic and emotional/behavioral progress
  • Create a classroom learning environment that is supportive of student academic and emotional growth
  • Explore diverse choral repertoire to expose students to various styles, time periods, and cultures in music history.
  • Manage all aspects of concert planning, including program selection, logistics coordination, and event promotion.
  • Provide feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.

Church Choir Accompanist

Zion Lutheran Church
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Accompany the church choir during rehearsals and services
  • Collaborate with the Music Director in preparing for rehearsals and services
  • Follow the Music Director’s direction in rehearsals and services
  • Practice for individual musical mastery in preparation for rehearsals and services
  • Perform sight-reading tasks quickly during practices, enabling swift transitions between pieces without sacrificing accuracy.

Music Teacher

West Rapids Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Organize successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Familiarize students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporate creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Mentor students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.

Program Assistant

ComMUSICation
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assist with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
  • Implement centralized record-keeping system to improve overall data accuracy and accessibility for team members.
  • Coordinate volunteer schedules and assignments, ensuring adequate support for program activities.
  • Manage both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
  • Provide administrative support to department leadership, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
  • Support planning and coordination of CoMUSICation's summer program and associated activities.

Cherub Choir Director

Lake Harriet United Methodist Church
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Lead a group children’s church choir ages 3-6 years old by selecting age appropriate music
  • Lesson plan before each rehearsal
  • Teach young children how to sing songs by ear
  • Lead young children in song
  • Maintain an environment where the safety and overall well being of the children is the most important
  • Prepare the choir to sing a handful of times each year during services

Education

MMT (Masters of Music Therapy) - Music Therapy

Augsburg University
Minneapolis MN
08-2026

BM Music Education -

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05-2021

Skills

  • Curriculum Planning
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Administrative Tasks
  • Teaching
  • Lesson scheduling
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Rehearsal Planning

Timeline

Elementary Music Specialist

Harambee Elementary School
01.2024 - 07.2025

Elementary Music Specialist (Long-Term Sub)

Parkview Center School
08.2023 - 12.2023

Accompanist

St. Francis De Sales Church
08.2022 - 09.2024

Choir Teacher

Jackson Middle School/Coon Rapids Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2023

Voice and Piano Instructor

Brighter Minds Music
07.2022 - Current

Church Choir Accompanist

Zion Lutheran Church
10.2021 - 05.2022

Music Teacher

West Rapids Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022

Program Assistant

ComMUSICation
06.2021 - 08.2021

Cherub Choir Director

Lake Harriet United Methodist Church
09.2018 - 08.2021

MMT (Masters of Music Therapy) - Music Therapy

Augsburg University

BM Music Education -

University of Minnesota

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