Sarah Johnson
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Musician and educator devoted to creating a supportive, engaging learning environment for all students. Proficient in evaluating student performance and providing concise, clear feedback. High-achieving candidate with great success in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
South Jones High School
2024.03 - 2024.05
- Worked with experienced teachers to improve student learning, lesson planning, and performance
- Encouraged students to assess and actively adjust their performance.
- Delivered instruction to classes, small groups, and individual students.
Student Teacher
Perry Central High School
2024.01 - 2024.02
- Engaged students with lively discussions, exploring topics and expanding knowledge.
- Learned secondary instruments so I could understand how to better teach future students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment where students felt safe to take risks.
Clarinet Tech
Brandon High School
2023.07 - 2023.07
- Assisted students in marching rehearsals and led clarinet sectionals.
- Observed the directors' marching and music rehearsal process.
- Guided students in correcting marching and musical issues.
Woodwind Tech
North Pontotoc High School
2021.07 - 2021.07
- Assisted directors in teaching and cleaning marching drill.
- Led woodwind rehearsals, correcting any musical issues that occurred.
- Provided care to students who experienced medical/health concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2024
Skills
- Collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Dependable
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Rehearsal techniques
Awards
Presser Award (2024) - University of Southern Mississippi
Director's Award (2020) - Saltillo High School
Most Outstanding Woodwind (2017 - 2019) - Saltillo High School
References
Stacey Miles - Instructor of Music Education at the University of Southern Mississippi
stacey.miles@usm.edu
Melody Causby - Music Education Advisor at the University of Southern Mississippi
melody.causby@usm.edu
Catherine Rand - Director of Bands at the University of Southern Mississippi
catherine.rand@usm.edu
Work Experience
August 2022 - May 2023
Resident Assistant - The University of Southern Mississippi
Ensured a positive living environment where residents felt welcomed, worked shifts at the front desk assisting residents and their guests, and created a community where fellow students felt comfortable to talk to me and others on the floor.
Timeline
Student Teacher
South Jones High School
2024.03 - 2024.05
Student Teacher
Perry Central High School
2024.01 - 2024.02
Clarinet Tech
Brandon High School
2023.07 - 2023.07
Woodwind Tech
North Pontotoc High School
2021.07 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Music Education -
University of Southern Mississippi
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