Trudy Berger
Music Educator
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Devoted and enthusiastic music teacher with strong recent experience at a large public middle school. Committed to providing dynamic music education experiences that ignite students' creativity and curiosity. Focus on finding new ways to help students develop strong musical techniques and fluency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Long-term Guest Teacher - Orchestra
McCormick Middle School - HaysCISD
Buda, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Assumed responsibility of school's orchestra program two months into school year.
- Directed students in 2024 UIL Concert and Sight-Reading contest and received excellent rating in concert performance and superior rating in sight-reading performance.
- Assisted band program throughout school day by encouraging student participation in class.
- Worked individually and in groups with orchestra and band students to improve technique, rhythm reading, and expression.
- Taught beginner strings program as well as advanced string orchestra group.
- Built relationships with students and staff.
- Established connections with feeder elementary schools and increased program population size for next school year by 50%
- Hosted concerts to engage in community involvement and foster musician's goal of performance.
- Managed inventory of all equipment to ensure proper function before each rehearsal or performance event, reducing time spent on repairs or replacements during crucial moments.
Tour Guide
Wonder World Cave And Adventure Park
San Marcos, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Lead tours through multiple educational attractions
- Taught all age ranges about cavern systems and wildlife found around Central Texas
- Elevated public speaking and time management skills.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Ensured timely departures and arrivals by strictly adhering to schedules while remaining flexible enough to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or special requests from guests.
- Guided groups of up to 60 people on scheduled tours.
Substitute Teacher
Hays Consolidated ISD
Buda/Kyle, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Worked with all age ranges of students, assisting with teaching while contracted teacher is absent.
- Assisted with local school's ARD's teams to help complete paperwork.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Marching Band Technician
James Bowie High School
Austin, TX
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Taught and cleaned show drill for marching show.
- Worked closely with entire 300-person marching band on visual and technique.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Adaptive teaching
Music composition and arranging
Technology integration
Cultural and world music knowledge
Course materials and repertoire selection
Community engagement
Classroom music pedagogy
Classroom management
Assessment and evaluation
Trombone proficiency
Adaptive teaching
Certification
Certified Music Educator - Jan. 2022- Jun. 2028
Accomplishments
Member of Mu Phi Epsilon 2019-Current
Guest Teacher of the Year 2023-2024
Timeline
Long-term Guest Teacher - Orchestra
McCormick Middle School - HaysCISD
11.2023 - Current
Tour Guide
Wonder World Cave And Adventure Park
06.2023 - Current
Marching Band Technician
James Bowie High School
08.2022 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher
Hays Consolidated ISD
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Texas State University
05.2001 -