"Music creates order out of chaos: for rhythm imposes unanimity upon the divergent, melody imposes continuity upon the disjointed, and harmony imposes compatibility upon the incongruous."
-Yehudi Menuhin, Violinist
I truly believe through education, teachers have the ability to make the vital and necessary changes we need to see in our communities through educating our students. Teachers do so much more that teach their subject areas. It is in the classroom where students learn how to handle themselves in society. As a music teacher, I have the chance to work with the same students for multiple years. Students learn how to contribute to a group and understand how their roll fits in with their peers. They learn the responsibility of being a small piece to a larger picture, while still understanding how important they are. I am able to see the growth in them over the years and am constantly humbled by their sincerity and intelligence. Each student however needs to be seen as an individual with different needs and concerns. Too many time students get lost in the masses and do not get the support they truly need. Education and music are the heart and soul that builds the foundation for productive members of society.
Teaching Experience
2019 - Current
CCSD (Clark County School District), Las Vegas, NV
Walter Johnson Junior High School, Academy of International Studies
Licensed Strings Teacher - Grades 6-8​
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Fine Arts Department Chair (2021-2022 school year)
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Disseminated information to department​
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Collaborated with teachers with IB unity planning
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Worked with department on performance planning and interdisciplinary collaboration
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Title III budget support
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Assisted with testing for SBAC, MAPS and WIDA
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Built a curriculum for a new World Music Explorations course
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New teacher mentor
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Assisted with grading​
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Coached teacher in the IB culture
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Worked with teacher on managing concerts, student behavior and the systems of the school.
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International Baccalaureate (IB) - Middle Years Programme (MYP) - Level II certified - (September 2019)
2018 - 2019
CCSD (Clark County School District), Las Vegas, NV
Walter Johnson Junior High School, Academy of International Studies
Long-term Substitute - Strings Teacher 6-8
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Beginning orchestra with a total of 126 students divided between 4 classes.
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Intermediate orchestra with a total of 87 students divided between 3 classes.
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Advanced orchestra with a total of 52 students.
June - August 2007
Inverlochen Center for the Arts, Summer Camp - Interlochen, MI
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Camp Counselor
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Camp counselor for the advanced bassoon camp.
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Helper with bassoon students throughout the summer guiding through master classes, lessons, clinics, concerts and more.
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2005-2007
WCSD (Washoe County School District), Reno, NV
Earl Wooster High School
Band Assistant/Coach
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Held sectionals for concert preparation.
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Held group lessons as needed for smaller groups of students.
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Coached chamber groups and soloists for Solo and Ensemble competitions.
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Many of the groups moving forward to the All State competitions.
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Coached students for Honor Band and college auditions.
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2002-2013
Nevada & Kansas
Private Studio Bassoon Lessons
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Prepared students for solo and ensemble, honor orchestra, ensemble rehearsals and solo work.
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My first bassoon student graduated with their Master of Music degree in 2012 in bassoon performance.
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Was the chosen private instructor for the scholarship recipient from the Reno Pops Orchestra, 2006.
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