Mat Keitz

In my junior year of high school, I played electric guitar for my schools production of High School Music. While this was not necessarily a job, as I was playing for the school I attended as an extra curricular activity- this was my first experience as a pit musician and was crucial for me learning to sight read music and play guitar in an ensemble setting.

As a senior in high school I was hired by Capac High School to play guitar for their production of Little Shop of Horrors. This was a wonderful time for me to utilize my skills to help out a nearby school and develop some professionality with music.

For the summer after graduating high school, I worked as a camp counselor. I led groups of children from ages 4-15 of various different interests, developmental levels, and skills. I used the core teaching practices I learned through my teacher cadet class in high school to lead activities ranging from drum circles, birdwatching, archery, and more. I learned basic first aid as a way to keep my campers safe- this included being trained to react to allergic reactions and seizures. I learned how to efficiently communicate with parents to give information regarding a child's behavior and growth along with receiving feedback to handle various quirks a child may provide.