Carly Peterson

Utah and Arizona Licensed K-8 Elementary Education teacher with Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. 10 Years of classroom experience. 2nd Grade, Physical Education, Orchestra, and General Music teaching experience. Collegiate swimmer. 15+ years of USA coaching experience.

Traveling Orchestra Teacher at Queen Creek School District (2022-01 – Present)

• Teach at FMSE, FBPE, and KMBE daily
• Perform concerts for 5th and 6th grade
• Teach fundamentals of stringed instruments and orchestra

Head Varsity Swim Coach at Queen Creek High School (2024-01 – Present)

• Write season plan/workouts daily
• USA Swimming Certified

General Music Teacher at Queen Creek School District (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Gateway PolyTechnic Academy

• Teach k-6 general music classes using the state core curriculum
• Perform concerts for each grade level

Physical Education Teacher at Alpine School District (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Fox Hollow Elementary

• Taught k-6th grade Physical Education using the State Core curriculum
• Collaborated with other Alpine School District P.E. teachers

Elementary Music/Violin Teacher at Alpine School District (2015-01 – 2016-12)

Westmore Elementary

• Taught 4th-6th grade students how to play the violin using String Explorer
• Taught basic music theory including reading music on a staff

Certified 2nd Grade Teacher at Alpine School District (2009-01 – 2012-12)

Meadow Elementary

• Utah elementary educator (1st-8th grade), as well as 2011 team leader
• Teaches balanced literacy, balanced mathematics, and general education curriculum
• Obtained a math endorsement through the state of Utah
• Presented at the 2011 Principals Academy at Brigham Young University

Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction – Grand Canyon University (2021-12)

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education – Brigham Young University (2009-05)