Sarah Bellows
Norman
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Teacher and entrepreneur eager to impart love of music and music history onto students. Passionate about laying a solid musical foundation for K-12 students' future musical endeavors, and providing a culturally relevant music education experience. Exceptionally skilled in the areas of classroom management and building student rapport. Certified in Oklahoma to teach K-12 General and Instrumental Music and possesses several transferrable career skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-4 Music Teacher
Lakehoma Elementary School, Mustang Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Scheduled, organized school music programs.
- Collaborated with several schedules in planning for events.
- Conduct and rehearsed 4th Grade Honor Choir
- Prepared daily, curriculum-aligned lesson plans for 6 grade levels (700 students)
- Communicate with students' parents and fellow teachers.
- Daily public speaking and singing.
- Rehearsed, conducted and scheduled 4 music concerts per school year.
- Organized performance field trips and outside school events.
- Taught ukulele, recorder, Orff instruments, and voice in full classroom setting (25+ students).
- Fundraising and ordering new instruments and equipment for classroom.
- Tailored different classroom behavior management styles based on needs of 30 different homeroom classes.
- Managed large class-sizes (700 students enrolled)
- Collaborated with other music teachers to expand student knowledge and deliver comprehensive learning experiences.
- Presented and Attended state-wide music education professional development conventions and workshops.
- Responded to student and parent inquiries regarding academics, field trips, after-school activities and school events.
- Communicated regularly to parents via email, Clevr, Infinite Campus, and Remind App
- Kept in contact with parents and updated regarding child's progress and attendance.
- Organized and managed school records, student documentation and administrative communications.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Used Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Sheets regularly
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
K-6 MUSIC TEACHER, Winding Creek Elementary
Moore Public Schools
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Rehearsed, conducted and scheduled 3 music concerts per school year.
- Prepared daily, curriculum-aligned lesson plans for 7 grade levels (700 students)
- Conducted and rehearsed 5th and 6th grade Honor Choir, and organized performances and field trips.
- Taught guitar, recorder, Orff instruments, and voice in full classroom setting (20+ students).
- Arranged for paid guitar teacher specialist to work with students in the music classroom.
- Tailored different classroom behavior management styles based on needs of 28 different homeroom classes.
- Managed large class-sizes (700 students enrolled)
- Collaborated with other music teachers to expand student knowledge and deliver comprehensive learning experiences.
- Attended state-wide music education professional development conventions and workshops.
- Responded to student and parent inquiries regarding academics, field trips, after-school activities and school events.
- Communicated regularly to parents via email, Canvas, Infinite Campus, or Remind App
- Kept in contact with parents and updated regarding child's progress and attendance.
- Organized and managed school records, student documentation and administrative communications.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Speaking and singing publicly on daily basis.
- Served in 2 before/after school extra paid-duties (car rider duty, gym supervision duty, etc.)
- Used Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Sheets regularly
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
PRIVATE FLUTE TEACHER / TRAVELING ADJUNCT TEACHER
Self-employeed Business
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Hired to teach weekly flute class and masterclasses in adjunct teaching positions in Moore, Norman, Blanchard, Noble, and Tecumseh Public School districts (6-12 Grade)
- Managed active 35-student flute studio
- Adjusted lessons to each student's individual learning style and learning goals.
- Instructed students from beginner to advanced levels of performance in one-on-one setting.
- Marketed and advertised instruction services on social media platforms and local resources to increase enrollment.
- Created business financial contracts for customers.
- Communicated with each student's parents regarding monthly payment and student progress.
- Selected to judge state-wide and district-wide honor band and orchestral auditions.
- Collaborated with band directors to provide services to students.
- Handled enrollments, scheduling and invoicing for students every semester.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
OFFICE ASSISTANT
University Of Oklahoma - School Of Music
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned, time-sensitive tasks.
- Used Microsoft Work, Excel, and Google Sheets proficiently.
- Digitized physical music library.
- Communicated to students and professors via email.
- Scanned Invoices and Purchase Orders to supervisor.
- Prepared music folders for hundreds of student musicians in school of music.
- Bound large music scores for music directors and professors.
- Set up and tore down for OU School of Music conventions.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Flute Performance
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2020
Skills
- Organizing, Rehearsing, and Directing music performances
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google Sheets
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Colleague Collaboration
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Computer Skills
Affiliations
- Oklahoma Music Educators Association
- Oklahoma Flute Society
- Tau Beta Sigma Alumni (Band Service Sorority)
Certification
Oklahoma Alternative Teaching Certification - (K-12 General/Instrumental Music)
Additional Information
Shawna Carter
Head Principal, Lakehoma Elementary
224 S Clear Springs Rd. Mustang OK, 73064
(405) 376-2409
Kristi McMurtry
Head Principal, Winding Creek Elementary
1401 NE 12th St, Moore, OK 73160
(405) 735-4510
Former Principal
Patrick Chase
Head Principal, Wayland Bonds Elementary / Former Head Principal, Winding Creek Elementary
14025 S May Ave, OKC, OK 73170
(405) 735-4500
Former Principal
Brian Britt
Assistant Director of the OU School of Music / Head Director Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band
660 Parrington Oval, Norman, OK 73069
(405) 325-2731
Former Supervisor and Professor
Radonna Robbins
Head Principal, Central Elementary / Former Assistant Principal, Winding Creek Elementary
123 NW 2nd St, Moore, OK 73160
(405) 735-4140
Former Principal
Michelle Burke
University of Oklahoma Bands Administrative Assistant
500 W Boyd St. Norman, OK 73019
Former Supervisor
Timeline
K-4 Music Teacher
Lakehoma Elementary School, Mustang Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
K-6 MUSIC TEACHER, Winding Creek Elementary
Moore Public Schools
12.2021 - 05.2023
OFFICE ASSISTANT
University Of Oklahoma - School Of Music
08.2018 - 08.2020
PRIVATE FLUTE TEACHER / TRAVELING ADJUNCT TEACHER
Self-employeed Business
08.2017 - 05.2023
Oklahoma Alternative Teaching Certification - (K-12 General/Instrumental Music)
Bachelor of Music - Flute Performance
University of Oklahoma
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