Madeline Meek
Fircrest,WA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Music Teacher
Tacoma Online
09.2023 - Current
- Led Exploratory Music and Ukulele classes as a long-term substitute
- Conducted weekly meetings offering personalized mentoring and developing tailored learning plans to support coursework
- Evaluated assignments and tests, delivering constructive feedback to over 120 students to ensure their progress and success.
Substitute Teacher
Seattle Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Managed the classroom effectively, encouraging student participation
- Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of individual students.
Private Music Instructor
Self Employed
09.2021 - Current
- Provide instruction in a one-on-one environment for students of varied age and ability.
- Instructed students from early adolescents to adulthood in piano and violin, reading sheet music, and general music appreciation.
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs
Student Orchestra Teacher
Bellevue School District
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Instructed 5th grade beginning orchestra classes across six elementary schools
- Responsibilities included creating lesson plans and supplemental online content, grading assignments, conducting ensembles, organizing end of the year concerts while tending to individual students' needs, and IEP/ELL accommodations.
Lesson Supervisor/Teaching Artist
Seattle Music Partners
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversaw and advised five high school student tutors and their students
- Directed group lessons for beginning violin students
- Developed student's music theory and instrument technique through lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
University of Washington
Seattle08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnomusicology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA08.2021
Skills
- Washington State Teaching Certification
- Proficient in Violin and Piano
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning
Ensembles
- University of Washington Symphonic Orchestra, 2016, 2019
- Harry Partch Ensemble, 2016, 2019
- University of Washington World Ensemble, 2017, 2020
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Music Teacher
Tacoma Online
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Seattle Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
Private Music Instructor
Self Employed
09.2021 - Current
Student Orchestra Teacher
Bellevue School District
03.2021 - 06.2021
Lesson Supervisor/Teaching Artist
Seattle Music Partners
11.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnomusicology
University of Washington