Mary Kean
Omaha,NE
Summary
Caring Music Educator with 3 years of experience in Elementary, Middle, High school, and private instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher Intern
Thomas Jefferson High School
02.2023 - Current
- Grade 9 through 12 Band, small ensemble, individual lessons.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
- Coach and advise students for solo and small ensemble competition.
Private Music Lesson Instructor
Gretna Music Lessons
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Organized an enacted an 85 student recital including multiple teachers.
- Working with students aged four to adult learners.
- Established a rapport with students and families of the Gretna community.
Student Teacher Intern
Bryan Middle School
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Grade 7 and 8 General Music, Band, Orchestra, and Music technology.
- Aided the Bryan High school Marching Band.
- Communicate and instruct with culturally, racially and trauma informed pedagogical tactics.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Student Teacher Intern
Reeder Elementary School
02.2022 - 05.2022
- PK through grade 5 General Music, Grade 4 and 5 Choir.
- Aided in the organization of a school wide talent show with 35 acts between grades 3 through 5.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12.2023
High School Diploma -
Missouri Valley High School
Missouri Valley, IA05.2018
Skills
- Behavioral Modeling
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Lesson Plan Development
- Safety Procedures
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Microsoft Calendar, Excell, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
- Notary of the Public (Nebraska)
Affiliations
- NAFME: National Association for Music Education
- NSBA: Nebraska State Bandmasters Association
- NMTA: Nebraska Music Teachers Association
- Kappa Kappa Psi: National Band Fraternity
References
Zach Adkins- Owner of Gretna Music Lessons
- 402.429.4172
- Gretnamusiclessons@gmail.com
Christi Beard- Professor of Flute at University of Nebraska at Omaha
- 402.681.0624
- cbeard@unomaha.edu
Vicki Osborn- Lead Teller at Midstates Bank
- 402.679.2444
- vosborn@midstatesmsb.com
Timeline
Student Teacher Intern
Thomas Jefferson High School
02.2023 - Current
Student Teacher Intern
Bryan Middle School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Private Music Lesson Instructor
Gretna Music Lessons
03.2022 - Current
Student Teacher Intern
Reeder Elementary School
02.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
High School Diploma -
Missouri Valley High School
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