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Michelle Buchanan

Summerville,SC

Summary

Dynamic educator and accomplished orchestral violinist with a proven track record at Berkeley County School District. Expert in assessment techniques and instructional strategies, fostering student engagement and mastery of learning objectives. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills while managing diverse classroom environments and music libraries, ensuring a harmonious balance in both education and performance.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
08.2024 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.

Orchestral Violinist

Summerville Orchestra
08.2022 - Current
  • Watched conductor closely for cues and directions.
  • Played pieces with intense emotion using varying movements and facial expressions to move the audience.
  • Learned numerous contemporary and classical pieces.

Orchestral Violinist

Long Bay Symphony
09.2007 - Current
  • Watched conductor closely for cues and directions.
  • Played pieces with intense emotion using varying movements and facial expressions to move audience.
  • Learned numerous contemporary and classical pieces.

Strings/Orchestra Teacher

Berkeley County School District
08.2003 - 06.2011
  • Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.

Orchestra Manager/Librarian

Illinois State University
01.2001 - 12.2002
  • Maintained and organized the Illinois State University Orchestra Music Library.
  • Provide printed music to all musicians, making copies, and taping music when necessary.
  • Set-up and tear down rehearsal and concert settings.
  • Meet with the Music Director regarding correct music that needs to be ordered and other managerial duties.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-2003

Skills

  • Assessment techniques
  • Instructional strategies
  • Student engagement
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Group instruction
  • Special education

Timeline

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
08.2024 - Current

Orchestral Violinist

Summerville Orchestra
08.2022 - Current

Orchestral Violinist

Long Bay Symphony
09.2007 - Current

Strings/Orchestra Teacher

Berkeley County School District
08.2003 - 06.2011

Orchestra Manager/Librarian

Illinois State University
01.2001 - 12.2002

Master of Arts - Teaching

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Illinois State University

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