Savy Holgate
Missoula
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Russell Elementary/Meadow Hill Middle School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Taught music in elementary music and middle school band through supervised instruction
- Created lesson plans, led rehearsals, and taught both individual and group lessons
- Helped with classroom management, assessments, and student engagement
- Worked with mentor teachers to improve teaching methods and support all learners
High School Pep Band Director
Big Sky High School
09.2022 - Current
- Organized and facilitated performances at different sporting events at Big Sky High School, ensuring high levels of engagement from the ensemble as well as the audience.
- Coordinated logistics, rehearsals, and performance details to create an energetic experience for everyone involved.
UM Band Camp Head Counselor
University of Montana
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Led a team of counselors in organizing and overseeing daily activities, ensuring a safe and enriching experience for camp participants
- Created a detailed organizational system for each counselor that outlined roles, responsibilities, camp schedules, and escalation procedures
Lessons Teacher
Clarinet
10.2024 - Current
- Currently teaching 3 students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly to inform future lesson planning.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Personnel Specialist
Montana Air National Guard
12.2019 - Current
- Assist and counsel military personnel and dependents on matters that concern them in the Air Force community.
- Create, maintain and audit personnel records of military members.
- Provide essential information regarding benefits and duty assignments, ensuring that Airmen are fully informed about all aspects of their service and growth.
Volunteer Camp Counselor
Sentinel High School Band Camp
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Led clarinet sectionals when the band broke off into smaller groups.
- Assisted with teaching marching fundamentals.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
University of Montana
05.2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Collaborative learning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
Professional Development
Attended MMEA conferences (2021-2025).
Attended NAfME All-Northwest (2023 and 2025).
Attended Orff Schulwerk workshop at Paxson Elementary (2023).
Timeline
Student Teacher
Russell Elementary/Meadow Hill Middle School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Lessons Teacher
Clarinet
10.2024 - Current
Volunteer Camp Counselor
Sentinel High School Band Camp
09.2024 - 09.2024
UM Band Camp Head Counselor
University of Montana
06.2023 - 06.2024
High School Pep Band Director
Big Sky High School
09.2022 - Current
Personnel Specialist
Montana Air National Guard
12.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Music Education -
University of Montana
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