Vocal Music and Drama Teacher at Harrison School District 2 (2012-08 – Present)
Panorama Middle School
- Member of the Response to Intervention team
- Directed, filmed, edited daily morning announcements
- Taught 6th, 7th, 8th grade choir class
- Produced, choreographed and conducted two choir concerts
- Raised student test scores by 70%
- Directed filmed and edited three movies with Drama classes
- Participated in Professional Learning Community meetings
Student Teaching at Lincoln Public Schools (2011-01 – 2011-05)
Irving Middle School with Mike Robb (Mar-May 2011)
- Choreographed for mixed and women's chorus
- Directed and taught songs to students in all grade levels
- Assisted in teaching guitar to over 100 students
- Developed theory curriculum for general music classes
- Attended and participated in Professional Learning Community meetings
Student Teaching at Lincoln Public Schools (2011-01 – 2011-03)
Sheridan Elementary with Laura Keller (Jan-Mar 2011)
- Co-directed second grade program
- Developed lesson plans for all grades
- Taught music lessons to Kindergarten through fifth graders
- Created a Caribbean music unit where third graders made steel drums
- Attended and participated in Professional Learning Community meetings
Practicum Experience at Lincoln Public Schools and District 145 (2011-01 – 2011-05)
123 Hours at Hawthorne Elementary, Lincoln Southeast High, Eastridge Elementary, Saratoga Elementary, Irving Middle, McPhee Elementary, Lincoln East High, Waverly Elementary
- Observed and assisted co-operating teacher in the music classroom
- Choreographed for mixed chorus
- Directed and taught songs to students in all grade levels
- Meet with school administrators, teachers and community members to coordinate events and programming
- Assisted show choir director in polishing a show and was a guest judge for student auditions
- Taught elementary school chorus Laudamus Te from Vivaldi's Gloria to sing at my senior recital
- Assisted and taught in special needs classroom
Cardinal Zone Director at Crete Middle School (2011-05 – 2012-05)
- Develop and facilitate a before and after school and summer program for students in varied age groups
- Report all attendance, curriculum, staff and program development to 21st Century Community Learning Center
- Supervise daily operations of up to 18 staff members including scheduling, lesson plans, and interactions with students and families
- Create behavior and success plans for students and their families
- Meet with school administrators, teachers and community members to coordinate events and programming
- Train new staff and program staff development
- Conduct weekly meetings with grade level teams to discuss student achievement and create plans that extend the school day into after school
Assistant Director of Community Learning Center at McPhee Elementary (2010-06 – 2011-08)
- Develop and facilitate curriculum for students in varied age groups
- Supervise daily operations of the before school program
- Assist in the creation of behavior and success plans for students and their families
- Meet with school administrators and teachers to coordinate events for community involvement
- Train and assist staff members in BIST (Behavior Intervention Support Team)
Staff at F Street Community Center (2010-12 – 2011-05)
- Supervise low-income, high-needs children and young adults
- Plan music club activities for up to 30 middle and high school students
- Ensure the safety of each participant by staying in close communication with police officers and supervisors
Community Learning Center Staff at McPhee Elementary (2009-01 – 2010-06)
- Supervise up to 30 children
- Create lesson plans based on skill building
- Lead large group games and activities
After School and Summer Staff at Parks and Recreation (2006-11 – 2008-08)
- Supervise up to 60 children with other staff members
- Lead group games and activities
Volunteer at Nebraska Association of Student Councils (2006-08 – Present)
- Develop curriculum for leadership building through experiential learning
- Attend skill building workshops and meetings
- Lead both large group (for up to 200 participants) and small group (for up to 20 participants) activities
