Samuel Cooper
Lakewood,CO
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Music Teacher
Columbine Hills Elementary
Littleton, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Created individual lesson plans for each student based on their skill level and interests in music.
- Organized and led student performances in assemblies and concerts.
- Developed and implemented music curriculum for elementary school students.
Assistant Conductor
MSU Denver Symphony Orchestra
Lakewood, CO
01.2023 - 05.2023
- As the first assistant conductor of the orchestra, I planned and led rehearsals.
- Identified and catered to the needs of orchestra members.
- Assisted the director with various activities.
Student Teaching in Secondary Music
Alameda High School
Lakewood, CO
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Taught Choir, High School Orchestra, Middle School Orchestra, Middle School Band, High School Band, and Jazz Band.
- Programmed and conducted a holiday concert for every ensemble.
- Helped create a performing arts council made up of both music faculty and music students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Violin Performance
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12.2023
Skills
- Utilizes Critical Thinking and UDL
- Classroom Management
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Thrives in both individual and team work
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- Member of the Colorado Music Educators Association
- Member of the National Association for Music Education
- Member of the American String Teachers Association.
Affiliations
- Violinist in the Aurora Symphony
- Violinist in the Apollo String Quartet
- Violinist in the Empire Lyric Players Opera Guild
- Co-Author of "Scales for the Developing Violinist" with Dr. Philip Ficsor
Timeline
General Music Teacher
Columbine Hills Elementary
01.2024 - Current
Student Teaching in Secondary Music
Alameda High School
10.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Conductor
MSU Denver Symphony Orchestra
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Violin Performance
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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