Ithaca, Elmira, Dryden, McGraw Central School Districts
01.2019 - Current
Per Diem substitute for four districts and hundreds of students in Central New York for all ages and subjects, K-12
Includes 1:1 aide and instructional roles
Substitute teacher for Project Innovation, Summer 2025 at Ithaca City School District
Private Bassoon Instructor
Self-employed
01.2014 - Current
Taught private lessons to 60+ students ages 11-adult
Stillwater, Oklahoma, upstate New York, Estes Park, CO, and Phoenix, AZ
6th and 7th Grade Music Appreciation Teacher
Ithaca City School District
08.2024 - 08.2025
Assisted with grade-level and department field trips, meetings, and events
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Coordinated composition and performance programs with connections at Ithaca College
Participated in professional development including Restorative Justice, TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention), AI Guidance for Schools, and Strand One: Identity Microcredential
Double Reed Instructor
Ithaca College Summer Music Academy
07.2024 - 08.2025
Taught double reed masterclasses and chamber course for 20 high school and middle school-aged students
Organized a double reed chamber performance for an audience of 60 while teaching performance etiquette
Taught private lessons
Long Term Substitute
Beverly J. Martin Elementary
05.2024 - 06.2024
I: I aide for 4th grade student with autism
Collaborated with special education and speech department to accommodate during chorus and general music 4X a week
Assist in communication with AAC device and sign language
Collaborated with the Special Education, Arts department, and administrators
Lecturer (Sabbatical Replacement for Christin Schillinger)
ITHACA COLLEGE
01.2024 - 05.2024
Undergraduate applied bassoon lessons, eight students
PFMJ 1000: Studio Performance Class
MUPS 15000: Reed Making Lab
Graded recitals and juries
Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Taught chamber music and Double Reed Wellness masterclass
Instructor (Graduate Teaching Assistant)
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - 12.2023
MUS 135E: Undergraduate bassoon lessons in professors’ absence
MUS 291: Instrumental Methods: Bassoon
Hosted a guest artist
Coached Spartan Youth Winds bassoon section
Instructor (Graduate Teaching Assistant)
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 12.2021
Studies in Applied Bassoon (Undergraduate in professors’ absence)
Undergraduate bassoon technique lessons (7 undergraduates once a week)
MUE 337: Woodwind methods class, 20 students per class
MUP 494: Reed making for undergraduate bassoon students
Assisted with woodwind area recitals
Long-term substitute
Candor Elementary
04.2019 - 06.2019
4-6th grade band and general music
Led daily band rehearsals (50 students) and a concert
Taught private and group lessons on all band instruments, up to 5 students
Organized school-wide events, trips, performances and trip to state music festival
Junior and senior student teacher
Boynton Middle School
01.2016 - 12.2018
Conducted band of 60 students
Taught lessons on all instruments, up to 4 students in a group, grades 6-8
Accompanied and assisted director on school trips and conferences including NYSSMA
Guest Conductor
Ithaca College Double Reed Day
11.2018 - 11.2018
Rehearsed 30 students aged 13-20
Conducted concert on Audition Day
Accompanist
Ithaca College
01.2014 - 12.2017
Accompanied vocal auditions, lessons, and juries for 10 students
Volunteer
A+ After School Program
03.2016 - 05.2016
Supported 10+ students in academic and SEL activities as a part of Ithaca College’s Teaching Students with Special Needs Course
Presented student artwork and outcomes to students at Ithaca College
Education
DMA - Bassoon Performance
Michigan State University
East Lansing
04.2024
MMus - Bassoon Performance
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2021
BMus - Education and Bassoon Performance
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
12.2018
Masterclasses Guest Presentations
Jenni Brandon and the Singing Reeds, Lecture Recital, International Double Reed Society, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 07/24
Jenni Brandon and the Singing Bassoon, Lecture Recital, Ithaca College, Spring 2024
Masterclass, Ithaca College, 10/23
Masterclass, Michigan State University, 10/23
Certification
New York Teaching License, K-12 Music, 03/19-08/29