Noelle Christine Milia
Naugatuck,CT
Summary
Multi-talented and passionate teaching professional committed to instilling a love for learning into all students. Skilled at providing cooperative learning opportunities and in meeting the needs of diverse learners. Compassionate and inspiring; focused on integrating student ideas and interests into lessons. Organized and dedicated to maintaining class management without sacrificing individual expression. Committed to developing strong interpersonal relationships with parents, students, and all members of the school community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Music Teacher
Tuttle/Ferrara Elementary Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Teach general music to kindergarten through fifth grade students
- Three days a week present at Tuttle Elementary (k-5), two days a week present at Ferrara Elementary (3-5)
Music Teacher - Student Teaching
Rogers Park Middle School
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Develop lesson plans that cover a wide range of topics and foster music appreciation
- Instruct students in the technical aspects of music
- Conduct rehearsals and assist cooperating teacher in directing concert performance
- Evaluate student progress and offer one-on-one or after school help to ensure each student is able to understand the materials and develop individual skills
Music Teacher - Student Teaching
Norton Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Observed cooperating teacher and through gradual release took over instruction for K-6 music classes
- Developed knowledge of and appreciation for music by embedding music into the Language Arts Curriculum
- Taught elementary students to read sheet music and to play recorders
- Developed cooperative student learning groups to compose their own songs and perform at a public concert
- Evaluated student progress; offered one-on-one help to ensure each student was able to understand the materials and develop individual skills
Private Lessons Teacher
Bach to Rock
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided instruction to students in a private or semi-private format
- Taught using a proprietary curriculum based on method books and specific methodology and arrangements created for Bach to Rock Music Schools
- Instructed students in techniques necessary to perform in small groups
- Directed small groups in playing, performing, and recording original and cover songs
- Supported student placement in pop/rock ensembles in collaboration with the School Director
- Moved, set up, and broke down equipment at the school and school events
- Assisted in basic repair of minor site equipment and instruments
Education
B.S. - Music Education
Western Connecticut State University
CT01.2022
Skills
- Whole Group Learning
- Multi-Sensory Lessons
- Student Motivation
- Creative and Flexible Lesson Plans
- Inquiry Based Learning
- Formative/Summative Assessments
- Small Group Instruction
- Ensemble management
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Written communication
- Time management
Personal Information
Title: Elementary School Music Teacher
Community Professional Activities
- Camp Counselor, Seymour Community Services, 2023, Head Counselor of middle school aged students. Directed this group of students at Bungay Elementary base camp and on off-base field trips twice a week.
- Vice President, ACDA (American Choral Directors Association), 2020-2021, Planned events; Annual Choral Share, Attended ACDA conferences.
- Member, NAfME (National Association for Music Educators), Current, Attended CMEA conferences, Professional Development days, Music Education presentations organized by the club at school.
- Observer, Ms. Klimaydis - Bungay Elementary School, 2019, Observed and participated in lessons throughout the day. Learned various Kodaly and Dalcroze techniques used in her classroom.
- Tutor, Basic Conducting, 2020-2021, Offered guidance on conducting style, cueing, and conducting in multiple time signatures. Also worked on dynamics and performance anxiety.
Certification
Music, Pre K-12 (049)
Timeline
General Music Teacher
Tuttle/Ferrara Elementary Schools
07.2022 - Current
Music Teacher - Student Teaching
Rogers Park Middle School
04.2022 - 06.2022
Music Teacher - Student Teaching
Norton Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Private Lessons Teacher
Bach to Rock
08.2021 - 12.2021
B.S. - Music Education
Western Connecticut State University
Music, Pre K-12 (049)
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