Rachel Phillippe
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated to enriching the emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing of students, I am passionate about imparting musicality and instrumental techniques while instilling important life skills such as resilience, work ethic, patience, and character development. My goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment where I celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, fostering their growth and self-expression. With a deep commitment to student success and holistic development, my objective is to create an atmosphere where students can thrive and flourish.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Orchestra Music Teacher
Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience High School
08.2020 - 05.2025
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music.
- Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
- Assessed student learning to evaluate student learning and progress through tests, performances and portfolios.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
General Music Teacher
St. Patrick Elementary and Middle School
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Coached students to play various songs and jingles on piano, guitar, and Orff instruments.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
Orchestra Teacher
Clayton Elementary and Middle Schools
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted middle school orchestras achieving desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Taught and led three elementary string classes.
- Read and interpreted musical pieces to set appropriate tempos and styles.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
Owner/Violinist
Musical Inspiration
01.2010 - Current
- Interacted well with hundreds of clients to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Provided musical background for over 200 live shows such as ballets, weddings, and VIP events.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
Piano Teacher
New School
08.2015 - 07.2018
Violin/Piano/Orchestra Teacher
A Musical Future
01.2013 - 07.2018
Supervisor
Calvary Christian Academy
08.2009 - 05.2013
Education
Master in Music Education Instrumental K-12 -
Lindenwood University
St. Charles MO05.2020
Bachelor of Arts in String Music Performance -
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05.2017
Skills
- 24 years playing experience
- 15 years teaching experience
- Suzuki Certified
- Composition and arranging skills
- Conducting experience with orchestras, and choirs
- Experience teaching/coaching string ensembles in violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, music theory, and general music instruction
- Executed lesson plans including Orff instruments and eurhythmics
- Professional performer with the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and Ozark Philharmonic Orchestra
- Associate Concert Master of the University of Arkansas Symphony 2015-2017
- Performed with Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra Educator’s Concert
Websites
References
- Monica Holy, 314-814-0168, monicaholy@claytonschools.net
- Phil Milligan, 314-623-2731, PMilligan@lindenwood.edu
- Dr. Fredrick Mayer, 216-225-6512, fiddlinfred51@gmail.com
- Dr. Stephen Caldwell, stephen.caldwell@hotmail.com
Timeline
Orchestra Music Teacher
Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience High School
08.2020 - 05.2025
General Music Teacher
St. Patrick Elementary and Middle School
01.2020 - 06.2020
Orchestra Teacher
Clayton Elementary and Middle Schools
11.2019 - 12.2019
Piano Teacher
New School
08.2015 - 07.2018
Violin/Piano/Orchestra Teacher
A Musical Future
01.2013 - 07.2018
Owner/Violinist
Musical Inspiration
01.2010 - Current
Supervisor
Calvary Christian Academy
08.2009 - 05.2013
Master in Music Education Instrumental K-12 -
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts in String Music Performance -
University of Arkansas
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