Cindy Pasowicz

Music Teacher/ Choral Director

• Instruct students in music class for entire school-aged children from Preschool-8th grade.
• Organized and recruited 46/123 students to join Spirit choir for grades 3rd-8th.
• Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music through singing, listening and playing rhythmic and pitched instruments, recorder and hand bells.
• Enhanced students' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
• Planned and directed choir rehearsals to increase music literacy and appreciation.
• Enhanced choral performances by directing Catholic hymns and Gregorian chants for weekly mass.
• Select and arrange music for Christmas emphasizing the birth of Jesus and will plan a Spring concerts and musical..
• Collaborate with administration, teachers and parents with all performances and rehearsals.
• Provide additional piano and voice lessons after school to students.

5th/6th grade Reading Teacher

• Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
• Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
• Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
• Increased student motivation by incorporating Classical texts and engaging activities in lesson plans, incorporating virtues.
• Interpreted student assessment data on IReady to ascertain best intervention methods.
• Facilitated small group discussions to encourage critical thinking and discussion.
• Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress and areas for improvement.
• Enriched students' vocabulary and understanding of complex texts through explicit vocabulary instruction.

• President and owner of small business teaching piano and voice lessons to students of all ages from beginner to advanced.
• Provide constructive feedback on technique, expression, posture, rhythm-reading skills during weekly private lessons.
• Provide vocal performance and piano accompaniment for weddings and churches.
• Organize, implement and direct annual recitals and community concerts.
• Conducted all girl's community choir, grades 4-11. Performed 3-part octavo's.
• Create concert recital programs using Illustrator and Canva Software.

• Taught over 650 students K-8th grade general music and recruited talented singers for three choirs, grades 3-8.
• Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse students, resulting in increased motivation and progress.
• Enhanced students' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
• Expanded choral program offerings by developing new ensembles catering to varying age groups and skill levels.
• Organized successful concerts throughout school year with positive parental and community support.
• Enhanced choral performances by selecting diverse and challenging repertoire for various ensembles, unison, 2 and 3 part octavos.
• Created concert programs using Illustrator and Canva software.

• Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions with 10 primary teachers.
• Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
• Supported positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
• Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
• Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
• Selected and arranged secular and sacred music for monthly masses, two holiday performances as well as two special events.

• Music director for all students K-5, conducted 2nd-5th grade choir.
• Directed choral concerts and musicals throughout school year incorporating use of hand-bells and dulcimers.
• Instructed performers on history, fundamentals and appreciation of different music styles.
• Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that connected music with other subjects.
• Created music programs using Canva Software.

• Co-wrote and performed three mini-musicals for three summers with students 2nd-5th grade.
• Taught choreography, staging, set design and theater games.
• Increased enrollment each summer with closed classes.
• Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessment methods, ensuring individualized feedback and targeted instruction.