PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

To assist in making music a universal language of peace to all peoples, all ages and all races. To maintain a standard of excellence, while working toward this goal with the young people I teach everyday and the young people I am yet to met and influence throughout my life and experiences..

Bachelor of Arts, Music Education Certification K-12 (choral, instrumental and general music) with an applied concentration in flute pedagogy and performance, Bluffton College,  Bluffton, OH, December 1999.
Studies in Peace and Conflict Reconciliation, University of Ulster - Magee College, September 1999 - December 1999.

         Indian Lake Local Schools, Lewistown, OH  (8/00 - present)
         Director of middle school instrumental music program. (Grades: 5,6, & 8)
         Assistant high school instrumental music director.
         Pep Band Driector, Assist. Marching Band Director, Color Guard Advisor, Musical Choreographer, General Music,
         Private Lessons, Woodwind Specialist.

          Northern Ireland Internship, St. Mary's College, Derry, Northern Ireland
           (11/99 - 12/99)
          Assisted with special needs students through the use of computer technology.
          Ran rehearsals with the orchestra and band.
          Studied and was involved directly in social services concerning the peace process.
          Taught private lessons.

Student Teaching, Lincolnview North Elementary School, Lincolnview Jr.High/H.S, Van Wert, OH (3/99 - 5-99)
Assumed full classroom duties in kindergarten general music and instrumental music 5-12.
Conducted and organized concerts for each grade level.
Created lesson and rehearsal plans incorporating different media types to convey a wide variety of musical concepts.
Assisted in the organization of a clinic in conjunction with The Ohio State University.
Assisted in the rehearsal of the junior high and high school choirs.

Pre-Student Teaching, Spencerville Jr. High/H.S, Jennings Elementary School,    Spencerville, OH (3/98 - 5/98)
Became familiar with the school system and funding for the music program through the school and booster groups.
Observed classroom technique.

Introduction to Teaching Field Experience, Lima Senior Jr. high/ H.S., Lima, OH
(4/97 - 5/97)
Observed classroom teaching technique.
Instructed a senior music theory class.

          Teaching Private Lessons, Bluffton, OH - Sherwood, OH (5/95 - present)
          Instruct instrumental students on a one-on-one basis.

          Music Department Building Supervisor, Bluffton College, Bluffton, OH (9/95 - 5/99)
          Clerical duties and assisted the coordinator of music department events.

          Music Department Assistant, Bluffton College, Bluffton, OH (5/98 - 9/98)
          All clerical duties and department responsibilies for the duration of the summer.
          Public relations and communications when needed.

          Choral Librarian, Bluffton College, Bluffton, OH (5/98 - 5/99)
          Filed and organized all of the choral music for the music department.
          Implemented a new computer cataloguing system.

          Marching Band Camp Assistant, Arcanum Schools, Arcanum, OH (1997-99),
          Lincolnview Schools, Van Wert, OH   (1999), Indian Lake Schools (2000-present)
          Assisted with large and small group rehearsals, marching drills and drill charts, as well as
          residence with the students at the time of the camp experiences.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

           Elder Beerman - Clinique, Defiance, OH
           Worked as a Clinique consultant.
           Good rapport with customers.
           Became an integral team member.

ACTIVITIES, HONORS, AND HOBBIES:

Working toward being a Microsoft Certified Engineer as a hobbie, Irish Dancing and Tin Whistle Instruction (9/99), Lima Area Concert Band (current), Bluffton College Wind Ensemble (4 years), Bluffton College Flute Ensemble (4 years), Bluffton College Chorale (4 years), Bluffton College May Day Musical Pit Orchestra (2 years), Ohio Private Colleges Conductor's Association  Honors Band (2 years), Bluffton College Honors Recital (2 years), Junior Recital (1998), Senior Recital (1999), Ohio Collegiate Music Education Association (4 years) - served two consecutive terms as president and one term as vice-president, Hirschy Hall Association Treasurer (1 year), Brothers and Sisters in Christ (1 year), Marine Corps  Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence.

On file and available upon request from Bluffton College Career Development Center, 280 W. College Ave., Bluffton, OH, USA 45817-1196. (419) 358-3247
 
 



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