Shannon Stefans
Mokena,IL
Summary
Talented Choir and Music Teacher knowledgeable about choir and theater performances, classroom instruction and management strategies. Adept at exciting students about music and the performing arts and musical performance techniques. Excels in organization of musical and dramatic performances for student productions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher/Choir Director & Musical Co-Director
Parker Junior High
08.2022 - Current
- Instructed General Music Classes for grades 6th-8th since 2022.
- Facilitated a Ukulele Unit, which covered the Fundamentals of the instrument, learning chords and playing chord progressions, and encouraged students to play and sing simultaneously.
- Facilitated a World Music Unit, which exposed students to the music and cultures outside of North America and included a students playing percussion instruments from these cultures.
- Facilitated a Digital Music Unit, where students learned to compose original music using various technological resources such as Chrome Music Lab and Band Lab.
- Successfully incorporated the Quaver Music Program into my Music Class curriculum for all grade levels I taught.
- Effectively directed the 7th/8th grade choir and the advanced choir (The Falconaires) while promoting proper vocal/singing techniques and challenging student with appropriately skilled repertoire.
- Co-Directed the Fall Plays and Spring Musicals where I ran music rehearsals, supervised stage crew, rehearsed individual soloists, and coordinated set designs.
- Mentored a Student-Teacher by modelling the best practices and teaching styles to further his growth as a music educator while providing him with real-world experience in the classroom.
Student Teacher
Parker Junior High
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Co-Taught General Music Classes for grades 6th-8th, where I observed and practiced effective classroom management strategies and teaching styles.
- Co-directed and independently directed the 7th/8th grade choir and the advanced choir (The Falconaires) while observing and practicing the best techniques to run choir rehearsals and leading the choirs during their Spring Concert.
- Assisted in directing the Spring Musical, which included running rehearsals, assisting with backstage needs, working with the lead soloists, and assisting with set designs.
- Built trust and meaningful relationships with students whom I would be teaching full-time the following school year.
Student Teacher
Churchill Elementary
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Co-Taught General Music Classes for grades 3rd-5th where I observed and practiced effective classroom management strategies and teaching styles at the elementary level.
- Co-Taught units which instructed students on rhythm and pitch identification
- Exposed students to music from around the World.
- Introduced students to Western Music History where we discussed music and composers from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic Eras.
- Co-Directed and independently directed the 4th and 5th grade choir, while observing and practicing the best techniques to run elementary choir rehearsals and leading the choirs through warm ups and teaching repertoire.
Instructional Aid
Early Childhood Center
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted and cooperated with teachers in both general and special education classrooms to provide support and direction to students in accordance with their individualized education plans.
- Supervised students to ensure their safety and provide intervention when needed.
- Assisted the teacher with classroom management which included strategies such as visuals, 'red and green choices', and rewards and consequences.
- Planned and executed engaging music activities for preschoolers.
- Substitute teacher for both the blended classrooms and special education room.
- Attended various Professional Development seminars on behavior, communication, and cultural diversity.
Voice Teacher
Melody Mart
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Facilitated my very own voice studio.
- Planned and executed voice lessons for students as young as 4 years old through adulthood.
- Focused my instruction on vocal technique, sight singing, age appropriate music theory concepts, performing and connection to text, and some basic piano knowledge
- Acquired a repertoire of solo pieces for singers all ages including young children, adolescents, and adults.
Voice Teacher
Upbeat Music
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Facilitated my very own voice studio.
- Planned and executed voice lessons for students as young as 4 years old through adulthood.
- Focused my instruction on vocal technique, sight singing, age appropriate music theory concepts, performing and connection to text, and some basic piano knowledge
- Acquired a repertoire of solo pieces for singers all ages including young children, adolescents, and adults.
Church Cantor
IJP Church
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Sang as soloist during Mass on a weekly basis.
- Lead the congregation in song when directed to.
- Lent my voice to choir to support their sound.
- Collaborated with the music director to ensure the mus pianist and guest instrumentalists to ensure success.
Assistant Musical Director
IJP
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted in directed the junior high musical of 'Beauty and the Beast'.
- Assisted students with staging, learning music, fitting costumes, make up, designing the sets.
- Worked with leads to ensure they were confident in their lines and solos.
- Ran rehearsals and provided supervision when the Director was on injury leave.
Opera Performer
Resonanz Opera
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Performed in a "Summer Stock" opera production of Puccini's Suor Angelica and Menotti's The Medium.
- Utilized my extensive operatic training to successfully perform the roles in the operas.
- Participated in opera workshops, which encouraged proper vocal techniques and practices.
- Received an opportunity to experience how a professional theatrical production should be run and organized.
Education
Music Education Licensure -
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL05.2022
Bachelor of Music - undefined
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL12.2018
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of: Music theory, Aural skills, Sight-singing technique, IPA symbols in several languages, Classical vocal technique and choral singing technique, and General music content
- Instrument Proficiency in: Piano, Guitar, and Ukulele
- Method Experience in: Orff Schulwerk and Kodaly Method
- Technology Knowledge of: Windows 10, Google Tools/Products, Flipgrid, Screencastify, Wevideo, Band Lab, and Quaver Music
Certification
- CPR
- CPI
- GCN
- ALICE
- ILTS Music 212 Content Area Exam: Passed
Timeline
Music Teacher/Choir Director & Musical Co-Director
Parker Junior High
08.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Parker Junior High
03.2022 - 05.2022
Student Teacher
Churchill Elementary
01.2022 - 03.2022
Instructional Aid
Early Childhood Center
01.2019 - 12.2021
Voice Teacher
Melody Mart
01.2019 - 12.2021
Voice Teacher
Upbeat Music
01.2019 - 12.2021
Church Cantor
IJP Church
01.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Musical Director
IJP
01.2019 - 12.2019
Opera Performer
Resonanz Opera
07.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Music - undefined
Illinois Wesleyan University
Music Education Licensure -
Trinity Christian College
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