Vicki Rasco (Suzi)
Sorrento,FL
Summary
Dynamic music educator with extensive experience at Walt Disney World, specializing in choral arrangement and vocal coaching. Demonstrated curriculum development and event coordination success, enhancing community engagement and ensemble building. Committed to inspiring students by implementing innovative teaching methods and maintaining effective classroom management. Aiming to leverage expertise to enrich students’ musical journeys further.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Various Roles
Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista, FL
1994.05 - Current
Family Teacher Assistant
Orange County Government
2024.04 - 2025.09
Lockhart Middle School/Director of Choral Activities
Orange County Schools
Lockhart, FL
2024.08 - 2025.03
Hickory Tree Elementary Music Specialist
Osceola County Schools
Saint Cloud, FL
2023.08 - 2024.05
Beverly Shores Elementary Music Specialist
Lake County Schools
Leesburg, FL
2021.09 - 2023.05
Tangelo Park Elementary Music Specialist
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
2020.07 - 2021.03
Elementary Majors/Middle School Choral Director
Jewett School of the Arts
Winter Haven, FL
2018.08 - 2019.05
Elementary Music Specialist
Rochelle School of the Arts
Lakeland, FL
2015.07 - 2016.11
Carver Middle School/Director of Choral Activities
Lake County Schools
Leesburg, FL
2013.08 - 2015.05
Sorrento Elementary/Elementary Music Specialist
Lake County Schools
Sorrento, FL
2010.08 - 2012.09
Round Lake Elementary/Elementary Music Specialist
Lake County Schools
Sorrento, FL
2009.08 - 2010.06
East Ridge Middle School/Language Arts – 6th Grade
Lake County School Board
Clermont, FL
2008.08 - 2009.06
Lockhart Middle School/Director of Choral Activities
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
2007.01 - 2008.06
Pine Ridge Elementary/Elementary Music Specialist
Lake County Schools
Clermont, FL
2003.07 - 2007.01
Bay Meadow Elementary/5th Grade Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
2002.11 - 2003.05
Bonneville Elementary/Elementary Music Specialist
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
2001.08 - 2002.05
Lockhart Middle School/Director of Choral Activities
Orange County Public Schools
Lockhart, FL
1994.12 - 2001.05
Lockhart Middle School/ESE Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
Lockhart , FL
1994.08 - 1994.12
Education
Music Education Certification -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01.1996
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL01.1993
Skills
- Choral arrangement
- Vocal coaching
- Music theory
- Sheet music preparation
- Performance planning
- Music technology
- Curriculum development
- Team collaboration
- Event coordination
- Community engagement
- Classroom management
- Conflict resolution
- Musical performance coordination
- Ensemble building
- Conducting
- Percussion Instruments
- Event planning
Certification
- #731537, Music K-12
- Elementary Education K-6
- ESOL Endorsed
- HHA Certification
- BLS Certification
- Training in Elder Affairs
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- HIV/AIDS
- Assistance with Self-Administered Medications
References
- Mollie Cunningham, Former Principal, Lake County School Board, Cunninghamm9@gmail.com, 352-255-8316
- Mr. Nicholas Tatarka, Assistant Principal, Lockhart Middle School, 407-296-5120
- Mrs. Stacia Werner, Principal, Tavares Elementary, 352-343-2861
Timeline
Lockhart Middle School/Director of Choral Activities
Orange County Schools
2024.08 - 2025.03
Family Teacher Assistant
Orange County Government
2024.04 - 2025.09
Hickory Tree Elementary Music Specialist
Osceola County Schools
2023.08 - 2024.05
Beverly Shores Elementary Music Specialist
Lake County Schools
2021.09 - 2023.05
Tangelo Park Elementary Music Specialist
Orange County Public Schools
2020.07 - 2021.03
Elementary Majors/Middle School Choral Director
Jewett School of the Arts
2018.08 - 2019.05
Elementary Music Specialist
Rochelle School of the Arts
2015.07 - 2016.11
Carver Middle School/Director of Choral Activities
Lake County Schools
2013.08 - 2015.05
Sorrento Elementary/Elementary Music Specialist
Lake County Schools
2010.08 - 2012.09
Round Lake Elementary/Elementary Music Specialist
Lake County Schools
2009.08 - 2010.06
East Ridge Middle School/Language Arts – 6th Grade
Lake County School Board
2008.08 - 2009.06
Lockhart Middle School/Director of Choral Activities
Orange County Public Schools
2007.01 - 2008.06
Pine Ridge Elementary/Elementary Music Specialist
Lake County Schools
2003.07 - 2007.01
Bay Meadow Elementary/5th Grade Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
2002.11 - 2003.05
Bonneville Elementary/Elementary Music Specialist
Orange County Public Schools
2001.08 - 2002.05
Lockhart Middle School/Director of Choral Activities
Orange County Public Schools
1994.12 - 2001.05
Lockhart Middle School/ESE Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
1994.08 - 1994.12
Various Roles
Walt Disney World
1994.05 - Current
Music Education Certification -
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Florida Southern College