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Jolene Willis

Bonshaw,PE

Summary

I am writing to express my strong interest in the Sessional Instructor position for Aural Skills I-IV (MUS-1150/1170 and MUS-2150/2170) as advertised under competition number 75SI24. With a robust background in music education, extensive experience in both classroom and private instruction, and a deep commitment to fostering musical excellence, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to the Department of Music at the University of Prince Edward Island.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Full-time Teacher

West Royalty Elementary
09.2023 - Current
  • Music (4-6), French (4)
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

Full-time Teacher

Englewood Consolidated
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • K-6 Music, 7-9 Band, 7-9 Social Studies
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Full-time Teacher

West Royalty Elementary
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Music (4-6), Math (5), Core French (4-5)
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.

Full-time Teacher

École-sur-Mer
09.2016 - 06.2021
  • Music (K-9), Band (10-12), Band (7-9), Art (6), Social Studies (7, 8, 9), Core English (4-9)
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.

Part-time Teacher

École St Augustin
09.2010 - 06.2016
  • Music (K-9), Band (7-9), Art (5-6), Home Ec (7-8), Science (7), Core English (4-9)
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.

Full-time Music Teacher

St Theresa's Consolidated
09.2003 - 12.2003
  • Taught music: Grades 1-9

Education

Master of Education, Curriculum Studies -

Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
01.2021

Basic German Language Training - Language

Unknown
Freiburg, DE
01.2004

Bachelor of Music - Music

University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE
01.2003

High School Diploma -

Three Oaks Senior High
Summerside, PE
06.1996

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • FLUENT IN English and French
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Audio-Visual Aids
  • Student Engagement
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Curriculum Development

Competitionnumber

75SI24

Closingdate

08/25/24

Dateofposting

08/20/24

Department

Department of Music - Faculty of Arts

Contract

Fall 2024 and Winter 2025

Teachinginformation

Organized four 3-day band trips to Halifax for the Atlantic Festivals of Music, Had members of the École-sur-Mer intermediate band participate in PEI Intermediate Honors Band two years in a row (2019 & 2020), Have written/arranged band repertoire, often customizing to specific ensemble/band needs, Have adapted as necessary to enable students with special learning needs to participate and succeed in band class, Created and piloted a grade 10-12 music course in which students learned how to play a variety of rock band instruments, with a focus on listening in depth to the music and developing a deeper understanding of the theory behind it. By the end of the semester, students were able to hear a song and identify the basic chord progression, and analyze and play it without always consulting any music or chord sheets. There were many other projects done in this course as well, one being a re-creation of a popular tune using three electric keyboards, and learning how to use the sounds programmed within the keyboards. This course is unrelated to the course currently being offered at Three Oaks Senior High School and Montague Regional High School, Have collaborated on a French 7-12 music/band program; currently, there isn't one, Have collaborated with the theater troupe at École-sur-Mer, directing the music for musicals, Have written an article on improvisation, recently published in "The Canadian Music Educator", Actively involved in worship program at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Presently organize and direct a youth concert band at Cornerstone Baptist Church

Other Information

Worked for six summers in tourism industry, communicating in French often every day, Summer 2001: Lived and worked in Îles-de-la-Madeleine, communicating in only French, Lived in Germany for 16 months, communicating in German every day, Music coordinator at Black Forest Fellowship Church in Kandern, Germany (2004-2005), Mother and mentor to four developing musicians - vocal & instrumental, Licensed SCUBA diver, Avid runner

Personal Information

Title: Sessional Instructors, Sessional Opening

References

  • Sara Sorenson, Music/Band teacher, Stonepark Intermediate School, Charlottetown, PE, (902) 314-9597, sdsorensen@edu.pe.ca
  • Maha Thomas, Teacher, Ecole-sur-Mer, Summerside, PE, (902) 303-0770, mxthomas@edu.pe.ca
  • Philip Woodworth, Pastor, Cornerstone Baptist Church, (902) 940-5482, pjwoodworth9@gmail.com

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary

Timeline

Full-time Teacher

West Royalty Elementary
09.2023 - Current

Full-time Teacher

Englewood Consolidated
09.2022 - 06.2023

Full-time Teacher

West Royalty Elementary
09.2021 - 06.2022

Full-time Teacher

École-sur-Mer
09.2016 - 06.2021

Part-time Teacher

École St Augustin
09.2010 - 06.2016

Full-time Music Teacher

St Theresa's Consolidated
09.2003 - 12.2003

Master of Education, Curriculum Studies -

Acadia University

Basic German Language Training - Language

Unknown

Bachelor of Music - Music

University of Prince Edward Island

High School Diploma -

Three Oaks Senior High

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