Nicholas Fitch
New Milford,CT
Summary
Hardworking and reliable music educator with strong ability in instrumental music who offers perfect pitch and expertise in multiple instruments. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. I strongly embody the belief that every student deserves the opportunity to experience music in any form that it may be offered.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Co-Band Director
Cheshire Public Schools
Cheshire, CT
09.2023 - Current
- Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Provided individual instruction to students on instrument technique and performance skills.
- Sourced new materials such as sheet music and audio recordings for use in rehearsals or performances.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on current trends in instrumental education.
- Incorporated technology into rehearsal sessions including recording software and digital instruments.
- Played multiple instruments across all families including all brass, woodwinds, and percussion.
- Composed and arranged parade music for percussion students.
Front Ensemble Instructor
Cheshire High School Marching Ram Band
Cheshire, CT
07.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated exercises to develop proper posture, grip, and hand-eye coordination.
- Provided feedback on student performances to enhance their musicianship skills.
- Mentored students on how to practice efficiently and effectively outside of rehearsal times.
- Developed warm-up routines designed to increase physical endurance and mental focus prior to performances.
- Collaborated with other instructors from different sections of the ensemble in order to create a cohesive sound across all sections.
- Analyzed recordings of live performances for areas of improvement within the front ensemble section.
- Worked with staff members on arranging music for the front ensemble section.
- Motivated students through positive reinforcement while pushing them towards achieving excellence in their musical endeavors.
Middle School Chorus, General, & Adaptive Music
Cheshire Public Schools
Cheshire, CT
08.2022 - Current
- Taught 7th and 8th grade chorus, general, and special needs students music fundamentals and performance skills.
- Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.
- Maintained students' progress by evaluating and adjusting strategies.
- Interfaced with parents to discuss student progress and resolve conflicting educational priorities.
- Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
Long Term Substitute High School Band Teacher
Cheshire Public Schools
Cheshire, CT
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized and implemented two concert performances.
- Directed the students to perform as a pep band for football games.
- Directed the band students in the memorial day parade.
- Provided differentiated instructional support for students with varying degrees of difficulty and intensity.
- Established meaningful connections with the faculty members and students.
Private Lesson Teacher
Myself
New Milford, CT
06.2018 - Current
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Taught students history, techniques and principles for the following instruments: Concert/Orchestral Percussion, Drum set, Single Reed instruments
- Maintained students' progress by evaluating and adjusting strategies.
Church Musician & Lead Percussionist
St. Francis Xavier Parish
New Milford, CT
05.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances
- Played mostly weekly church services primarily playing percussion. Eventually began running rehearsals and services on the piano
- Managed requests for specific musical pieces.
- Played different musical instruments to accompany and complement praise teams.
Education
Bachelor's of Music - Music Education
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA05.2022
High School Diploma -
New Milford High School
New Milford, CT05.2017
Skills
- Teaching, Tutoring and Counseling
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Decision Making
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Student-Centered Learning
- Improving Group Sound
- Undergraduate Teaching
- First Aid/CPR
- Specific expertise for the following instruments: all percussion, saxophone, piano, alto and bass ukulele
- Perfect Pitch
Certification
- Connecticut music teacher license 049 k-12
- Massachusetts music teacher license (expired)
Timeline
Middle School Co-Band Director
Cheshire Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Front Ensemble Instructor
Cheshire High School Marching Ram Band
07.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute High School Band Teacher
Cheshire Public Schools
09.2022 - 06.2023
Middle School Chorus, General, & Adaptive Music
Cheshire Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Private Lesson Teacher
Myself
06.2018 - Current
Church Musician & Lead Percussionist
St. Francis Xavier Parish
05.2007 - Current
Bachelor's of Music - Music Education
Berklee College of Music
High School Diploma -
New Milford High School
- Connecticut music teacher license 049 k-12
- Massachusetts music teacher license (expired)
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