Michelle Daw
Grants Pass,OR
Summary
I have been teaching since 1999 in Montana. I began teaching K-12 general music and choir at St. Labre Indian School. When my family relocated to Oregon, I began teaching general music and academic support at Grove Elementary. I later relocated to the Ione/Heppner area where I continued to teach music and general education. After eight years, our family moved to Grants Pass. I was a substitute teacher followed by teaching writing and choir at Lorne Byrne for 9 months, 1st grade at Madrona, six years at Applegate Middle School, and currently am teaching music for the Williams/Applegate/Madrona schools. I am a very versatile teacher as I am dual certified in general music and the regular general education classroom.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
K8 Music Specialist
Three Rivers School District
Grants Pass, OR
08.2021 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, solfege, beats, compositions and chords.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
Middle School ELA/SS Teacher
Three Rivers School District
Grants Pass, OR
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Middle School Writing/Choir Teacher
Three Rivers School District
Grants Pass, OR
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked with administrators on behavioral and academic issues to support needs of students.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Taught and developed a beginning choir with focus on correct pitch, melody, breath control, harmony and diction.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Elementary Music Teacher
Morrow County School District
Heppner, OR
08.2005 - 06.2012
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Organized and directed full-school performances K-6 for Winter and Spring programs.
Music Teacher
Ione Community School
Ione, OR
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Created a beginning general music program for K-8 students and High School Choir.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
Elementary Music Teacher
Milton-Freewater Unified School District- Grove
Milton-Freewater, OR
05.2002 - 06.2004
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Organized and directed school-wide program for K-3 students for Winter and Spring programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Music Endorsement
MSU-Northern
Havre, MT12.1998
Skills
- Classroom experience
- Individualized instruction
- Classroom management
- Problem-Solving
- Team-Player
Timeline
K8 Music Specialist
Three Rivers School District
08.2021 - Current
Middle School ELA/SS Teacher
Three Rivers School District
08.2015 - 06.2021
Middle School Writing/Choir Teacher
Three Rivers School District
12.2014 - 06.2015
Elementary Music Teacher
Morrow County School District
08.2005 - 06.2012
Music Teacher
Ione Community School
08.2004 - 05.2005
Elementary Music Teacher
Milton-Freewater Unified School District- Grove
05.2002 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Music Endorsement
MSU-Northern
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