Rebecca Herdering
Music Teacher
Berkeley Springs,WV
Summary
Creative Elementary Music Teacher accomplished in designing and implementing diverse music lessons for students aged 5 to 8. Dedicated and passionate professional with expertise in directing and choreographing performances and special events. In-depth knowledge of instructional theories, practices and classroom and band instruments. Innovative and open-minded individual with thirst for adventure and challenges. Proficient in monitoring student performance and achievement and devising unique lesson plans for each grade level. Certified in instrumental, vocal, and general music, pre-K-Adult.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Morgan County Board Of Education
Berkeley Springs, WV
08.2016 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions.
- Reinstated student concerts and other student performances. Prepared students for live performances by creating stage sets, props and costumes in addition to rehearsing songs and speaking parts.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from the instrument's sound and shape and group them into families.
- Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding using various programs including QuaverEd and Schoology.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 375 students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Administered quizzes and exams to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in music history, singing, movement and use of classroom instruments.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Demostrated most wind band instruments and instructed students how to play classroom percussion instruments.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills. Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication using various social-emotional learning strategies.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Event Chef
Rochelle Myers Catering
Leesburg, VA
05.2011 - Current
- Observed federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnesses. Hold ServSafe manager certification.
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs and budget.
- Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
- Addressed customer complaints with openness and proactivity, attending to concerns personally and offering creative solutions to uncharted problems with food availability, temperature and quantity.
- Traveled across 125 mile-range to provide exceptional service, offering critically-acclaimed custom catering in various settings.
- Conceptualized menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
- Sampled each dish for quality control prior to serving, identifying mistakes and solving immediately.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Monitored and controlled overhead and production costs with responsibility for profit and loss.
- Oversaw kitchen operations and managed up to 7 culinary personnel in prep kitchen and up to 25 staff members on-site at events.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Berkeley County Schools
Berkeley Springs, WV
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV05.2014
Skills
- Curricula Planning
- Musical Theory, Fundamentals and History
- Web Browser Software, Online Curriculum
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Course Material Preparation and Assignment Evaluation
- Aural Skills and Vocal Techniques
- Instrumental Theory and Instruction
- Varied Learning Strategies
- Social and Emotional Learning and Social Perceptiveness
- Performance Organization and Special Performances
Timeline
Music Teacher
Morgan County Board Of Education
08.2016 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Berkeley County Schools
08.2014 - 05.2016
Event Chef
Rochelle Myers Catering
05.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Shepherd University
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