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Marissa Stebner

Youngstown,OH

Summary

I am a dynamic music educator who specializes in vocal music, choral pedagogy, and community engagement. I'm adept in, and prioritize, teaching both written and aural music theory. I have effective communication, organization, and community building skills; fostering a collaborative environment for students and families alike. My goal each day is to bring students to peak success musically, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocal Music Director

Boardman Local Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Direct vocal music groups for grades 5-8 at Boardman Glenwood Junior High School and Boardman Center Intermediate School.
  • Develop age-appropriate curriculum each school year for every grade level. Curriculum includes concert repertoire for at least two performances per grade level (winter and spring), aural skills training, sight reading, music theory, choreography, and vocal anatomy and pedagogy.
  • Plan and organize school and community performances.
  • Keep clear and consistent communication with students, families, colleagues, and administration regarding concerts, classroom performance, and behavior.

Vocal Music Director

Girard City Schools
08.2015 - 06.2022
  • Taught vocal music to grades 5-12 including an auditioned pop a cappella choir, high school concert choir, junior high choir, and intermediate school choirs.
  • Coordinated concert performances every semester as well as monthly community performances for the high school level including tree lightings, caroling, Trumbull Country Special Olympics, Rotary Club events, mental health awareness events, school induction ceremonies, graduations, and national anthem performances for both school and minor league sports teams.
  • Acted as the choral boosters and facilitated fundraisers and varsity lettering for choirs.
  • Taught general music, music history, and music technology to grades 5-8.
  • Co-taught band classes to grades 7-12.
  • Taught private voice and piano lessons to grades 7-12
  • Assistant drama guild director for three years.
  • Rebuilt the vocal music program from scratch after the district assigned it a 5 year hiatus following the retirement of the previous director.

Long-Term Vocal Music Substitute

Hubbard Exempted Village School District
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Coordinated the vocal music program for grades 5-12 including the spring concert, graduation, and baccalaureate performances.
  • Taught general music to grades K-2.
  • Worked along side parent boosters to plan a choral banquet.
  • Fulfilled various school and staff duties.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Vocal Music Education

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
12-2014

Skills

  • Vocal and choral pedagogy
  • Building developing voices
  • Piano
  • Music theory
  • Music technology
  • Working with large groups of students
  • Community building
  • Planning and organization
  • Communication
  • Google Suite

Affiliations

  • National Association for Music Education
  • Ohio Music Education Association
  • American Choral Directors Association

Timeline

Vocal Music Director

Boardman Local Schools
08.2022 - Current

Vocal Music Director

Girard City Schools
08.2015 - 06.2022

Long-Term Vocal Music Substitute

Hubbard Exempted Village School District
01.2015 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Music - Vocal Music Education

Youngstown State University

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