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Tobi Engstrom

Keansburg,NJ

Summary

Compassionate and driven Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as fundamental concepts, instrumental techniques and performance experience onto all students. Adept at developing effective lesson plans and instructing students with various levels of learning challenges. Certified in New Jersey to teach K-12 Music.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Music Teacher

Cornerstone Day School
09.2022 - Current
  • Deliver engaging lessons in a therapeutic setting for grades 5-12
  • Familiarize students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, dynamics and chords
  • Mentor struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning
  • Organize successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students' talents and hard work
  • Collaborate with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that connected music with other subjects

Assistant Marching Band Director

Red Bank Regional High School
08.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated sectional rehearsals tailored to address specific needs of each instrument group, leading to increased ensemble balance and blend
  • Provided constructive feedback during rehearsals, enabling musicians to enhance their performance quality rapidly
  • Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenges faced by the marching band during rehearsals or performances

General Music Teacher

School At Northeast
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Integrated Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in the classroom to create a safe and positive learning environment
  • Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to students of varying skill levels
  • Differentiated methodology to accommodate student learning styles
  • Provided instruction to students according to their individualized education plans

Elementary Music Teacher

Perth Amboy Public Schools
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Created and implemented engaging lessons that feature foundational music knowledge
  • Modified instruction for English language learners and students with special needs
  • Devised and executed challenging and advanced curricula to foster excellence among students

Substitute Teaching

ESS
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw groups of up to 25 students at school, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Follow the directions of absent teacher to implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music And Education

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
05.2019

Skills

  • Creative lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Learning Enhancement
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Behavioral Support and Management

Affiliations

National Association for Music Education

Certification

  • Certified Teacher of Music, New Jersey
  • Nurtured Heart Approach, Suicide Prevention, Executive Functioning, etc.

Timeline

Music Teacher

Cornerstone Day School
09.2022 - Current

Assistant Marching Band Director

Red Bank Regional High School
08.2022 - Current

General Music Teacher

School At Northeast
09.2020 - 08.2022

Elementary Music Teacher

Perth Amboy Public Schools
03.2020 - 06.2020

Substitute Teaching

ESS
10.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Music And Education

Monmouth University

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