Sylvia Graham
Marion,IL
Summary
Experienced and dedicated music teacher with a strong background in musical theory, composition, and performance. Skilled in guiding students to develop a solid foundation in music fundamentals and instrumental playing skills, while ensuring alignment with the curriculum. With seven years of instruction experience, brings an energetic approach to teaching and a deep expertise in general music, vocal training, and instrumental music.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
K-12 Music Teacher
Thompsonville CUSD #174
08.2022 - Current
- Provide individual music lessons to students on various band instruments, percussion instruments as well as guitar, and voice, tailoring instruction to meet each student's skill level and goals
- Develop and implement an engaging music curriculum for K-12 students, incorporating various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles
- Organize and direct school-wide music events, such as concerts and dramatic shows, showcasing the talents of students and promoting a positive learning environment
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to integrate music education into cross-curricular activities, promoting interdisciplinary learning and student engagement
- Provide opportunities to students to perform in the JH Vocal Festival (SIGSVMA) and IGSMA contests
K-12 Music Teacher
Johnston City CUSD 1
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Implemented lessons to underscore theoretical concepts, music fundamentals, and skills development
- Applied focus on diversity and inclusion by repairing school owned instruments to be rented by low-income students
- Established and maintained open lines of communication with students and guardians on a weekly basis
- Prepared middle school and high school band students for performances at Concerts, football games, parades, and basketball games
- Prepared 3-12 grades for concerts
- Organized annual incentive trips for students 5-8 and high school
- Incorporated the use of technology for teaching and assessing knowledge of theory and performance skills
- Provide opportunities to students to perform at IHSA and IGSMA contests
- Ability to play all band instruments, stringed instruments, and piano
- Knowledge and training of basic instrument repair on band and orchestral instruments
- Experience in using technology in the music classroom
- Experience in transposing and composing music
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
SIUC at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
SIUC at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12.2000
Skills
- Music Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Event Organization
- Collaboration
- Performance Preparation
- Theoretical Concepts
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Communication
- Technology Integration
- Instrument Proficiency
- Instrument Repair
- Music Composition
- Transposing Music
Timeline
K-12 Music Teacher
Thompsonville CUSD #174
08.2022 - Current
K-12 Music Teacher
Johnston City CUSD 1
08.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
SIUC at Carbondale
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
SIUC at Carbondale
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