Loraine Mix
Northwood,IA
Summary
Skilled Music Teacher offering experience as an educator, leader and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Experience in directing all levels of bands, solo performances and large group performances., and choreographing middle school choirs and musicals. In-depth knowledge of instructional theories and practices, piano and instruments. Certified to teach all areas of Music K-12 by the state of Iowa.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director And Music Teacher
St. Ansgar Community School District
06.2022 - Current
- Taught Instrumental Music to grades 5-12 and General Music to students in grades 3, 4 and 5.
- Responsibilities included marching band, pep band, concert band, and general music classes.
- Planned a number of concerts throughout the year.
- Planned a trip with band and choir, planned fundraising, and trip details for musicians.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lessons, lesson plans and assessments.
- Planned a solo festival for my middle school students at the school.
Music and Band Teacher
Central Springs Community School District
06.2010 - 06.2022
- Responsible for teaching K-6 General Music students and 5th and 6th Grade Band students.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symbols, beats, compositions and rhythms.
- Tailored individual lessons with students to enhance learning.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Coordinated concerts, performances and solo festivals for middle school students.
- Coached students to play various songs and melodies on classroom instruments, as well as band instruments.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to general music students.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students, working together to meet district goals.
- Prepared students for live stage performances (musicals) by creating stage sets, props and costumes.
Band Director
RRMR Community School District
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Taught Instrumental Music to grades 5-12
- Responsibilities included marching band, pep band, and jazz band, as well as concert band.
- Planned a number of concerts throughout the year.
- Traveled with band to Tennessee and planned fundraising, and trip details for musicians.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lessons, lesson plans and assessments.
- Planned a solo festival for my middle school students at the school.
- Organized and hosted large group State Contest at our school.
Band Director
St. Ansgar Community School District
07.1998 - 05.2008
- Taught Instrumental Music to grades 5-12
- Responsibilities included marching band, pep band, and jazz band, as well as concert band.
- Planned a number of concerts throughout the year.
- Traveled with band and choir to many locations and planned fundraising, and trip details for musicians.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lessons, lesson plans and assessments.
- Planned a solo festival for my middle school students at the school.
- Provided several opportunities for honor bands and playing groups outside of the school setting.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Music Education
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Music Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.1998
High School Diploma -
Chariton High School
Chariton, IA05.1992
Skills
- Advanced Piano Skills for Accompanying
- Comfortable with Technology in the Classroom
- Performance Organization
- Colleague Collaborations
References
Michael Crozier, Superintendent St. Ansgar CSD
206 E 8th St. PO Box 398
St. Ansgar, IA 50472
Phone: (641) 713-4681
mcrozier@stacsd.org
Lynn Baldus, 6 - 12 Principal
206 E 8th St. PO Box 398
St. Ansgar, IA 50472
Phone: (641) 713-4681
lbaldus@stacsd.org
Rob Hoffman, Middle School Principal Central Springs School
509 N. Iowa Avenue, PO Box 367
Nora Springs, IA
Phone: (641) 749-5301
rdhoffman@centralsprings.net
Timeline
Band Director And Music Teacher
St. Ansgar Community School District
06.2022 - Current
Music and Band Teacher
Central Springs Community School District
06.2010 - 06.2022
Band Director
RRMR Community School District
05.2008 - 06.2010
Band Director
St. Ansgar Community School District
07.1998 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Master of Music Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Music Education
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Chariton High School
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