Terri Berentson
Minot,USA
Summary
Passionate Elementary General Music Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in creating lesson plans, classroom management, and innovative instructional techniques. Excel in communication, creativity, adapting, and ensuring engaging learning environments that foster students' love for music.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary General Music Teacher
Minot Public School System
Minot, ND
01.2015 - Current
- Teaching K-5 general music classes at Bel Air Elementary and Washington Elementary.
- Taught 9th-grade mixed choir at Central Campus, Minot, ND.
- Taught 4th grade general music virtually in Minot, ND.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to teach basic music theory, notation and performance skills.
- Created a safe learning environment that fostered creativity and self-expression in the classroom.
- Demonstrated how different instruments are played while providing instructions on proper technique.
- Selected appropriate materials from a variety of sources including textbooks, recordings, sheet music and online resources.
- Attended professional development workshops related to elementary general music education.
- Incorporated movement activities into lessons to strengthen physical coordination skills required for playing instruments.
- Organized and led rehearsals of musical pieces with student ensembles.
Music Director
Minot State University
Minot, North Dakota
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Music director for Minot State Summer Theatre's production of The Addams Family in 2024, and Fiddler on the Roof in 2025.
- Rehearsed music with the ensemble and soloists for the duration of the rehearsal process.
- Organized the rehearsals for the pits of both productions and led them during the dress rehearsals and performances.
Student Teacher
Minot State University Student Teaching
Minot, ND
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Taught general music classes K-5 at Longfellow Elementary (Minot, ND)
- Taught 9-12 choir (concert, women’s, and symphonic) and music theory at Central Campus and Magic City Campus (Minot, ND)
Education
Masters in Music Education - Music Education
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND08.2018
BSE, BA - Music Education, Theatre Arts, Humanities minor, Dramatic Literature concentration
Minot State University
Minot12.2014
Skills
- Completed my Orff certification through NDSU from 2015 to 2017, and retook Levels I and II at Minot State University as a refresher course from 2022 to 2023
- Work well with other people
- Work at building relationships with my students
- Continue my own education with workshops and collaborating with colleagues
- Adaptable in the moment, which serves well in an elementary classroom
Certification
Orff Certified in 2017
Timeline
Music Director
Minot State University
06.2024 - 06.2025
Elementary General Music Teacher
Minot Public School System
01.2015 - Current
Student Teacher
Minot State University Student Teaching
08.2014 - 12.2014
Masters in Music Education - Music Education
North Dakota State University
BSE, BA - Music Education, Theatre Arts, Humanities minor, Dramatic Literature concentration
Minot State University
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