Lukas Roy
Palos Park,US
Summary
Dedicated music educator and substitute teacher with recent student teaching experience in classroom and ensemble settings. Skilled in maintaining structured, engaging learning environments while delivering effective, standards-based music instruction. Adaptable and reliable, with a strong ability to support continuity of learning across diverse classrooms.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant
VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed the choral library which featured over 1,000 works of music and assisted in setup for school events.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the library and office of the graduate dean.
- Helped run choral rehearsals and run independent sectionals.
Student Teacher
Orland Park Junior High School
Orland Park, IL
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Student taught one choir class (6th-8th grade) and 4 general music classes (6th-7th grade).
- Ran warmups/stretches for the school choir every day and attended daily meetings with staff.
- Observed main instructor, and designed professional goals around observation and personal practice with 1:1 mentoring with instructor.
Student Teacher
Reed Custer High School
Braidwood, IL
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Student taught two choir classes and a piano class (9th-12th grade), also assisted in the running of rehearsals for the middle school choirs (6th-8th grade).
- Ran warmups/stretches for all high school choirs every day and assisted in after school activities. (musical, concerts, and madrigals choir)
- Observed main instructor, and designed professional goals around observation and personal practice with 1:1 mentoring with instructor.
Private Music Tutor
Lewis University
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Explained music theory, aural skills, and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
Choir Singer/Cantor
St. Bernard Parish
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Used proper vocal technique to provide adequate and good vocal production.
- Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and technique.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Theatre
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05-2023
Masters with Certification -
VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL07-2026
Skills
- Music Theory
- Voice Production
- Piano
- Sight Reading
- Time Management
- CPR
- First Aid
- Finale
- MuseScore
Certification
- Professional Educator License
- Substitute Teaching License
- CPR & First Aid
Timeline
Student Teacher
Reed Custer High School
09.2025 - 12.2025
Student Teacher
Orland Park Junior High School
08.2025 - 09.2025
Graduate Assistant
VanderCook College of Music
08.2023 - 05.2025
Choir Singer/Cantor
St. Bernard Parish
04.2022 - 09.2022
Private Music Tutor
Lewis University
02.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Theatre
Lewis University
Masters with Certification -
VanderCook College of Music