Position as an elementary school general music, vocal music, strings, guitar or piano instructor. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Music Teacher
Morley School
Violin Teacher
Dutchess Community College
B.S.A. Scout Leader
Troop 1347
01.2023 - Current
Music Teacher
Hartford Public Schools
01.2007 - Current
Violin Teacher
Danbury Talent Education
01.2001 - 01.2002
Violin Teacher
La Salle Music Store
01.2001 - 01.2002
Violinist
Pey Dalid
01.1999 - 01.2001
Education
Master of Music in Music Education -
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Boston, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance, Cum Laude -
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
Hartford, Connecticut
Skills
Ear Training/Solfege
Playing violin, piano and guitar
Improvising/ arranging music
Creating musical arrangements, google slides, teaching props, stories and videos
Extensive knowledge of music history and theory
Preparing and presenting sing-alongs, in-person and virtual student performances
Promoting intergenerational musical experiences
Utilizing puppetry to aid vocal development and intonation
Teaching character development through social stories and discussion
Utilizing Google Classroom, Google Slides, Imovie and Finale
Sharing musical joy, knowledge and skills with students
Building positive relationships, connecting and communicating with students and their families
Sequential instruction and organization
Group instrumental instruction for strings, piano, drums and recorder
Experienced with preschool, ELL and special needs students
Incorporating movement when teaching beat, rhythm, form, phrasing and expression
Creating cross-curricular connections with art and literacy
Teaching multicultural music
Improvisation Techniques
Certification
2006, 2026, Connecticut Educator License
2013, INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ONLINE Level 1: Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom
2013, 2017, HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Hartford, Connecticut
2023, Little Kids Rock/ Music Will Modern Band 101
2004, NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY, Boston, Massachusetts Kodaly Level One Certification
2003, BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts Orff Schulwerk Level One Certification
2000, 2001, UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, Hartford, Connecticut Suzuki Pedagogy Long Term Training Books 1a, 1b, 2, 3, 4
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
Sewing, swimming, roller skating, tennis
Timeline
B.S.A. Scout Leader
Troop 1347
01.2023 - Current
Music Teacher
Hartford Public Schools
01.2007 - Current
Violin Teacher
Danbury Talent Education
01.2001 - 01.2002
Violin Teacher
La Salle Music Store
01.2001 - 01.2002
Violinist
Pey Dalid
01.1999 - 01.2001
Long-Term Substitute Music Teacher
Morley School
Violin Teacher
Dutchess Community College
Master of Music in Music Education -
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance, Cum Laude -
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional at Morley Stanwood Public SchoolEarly Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional at Morley Stanwood Public School