Skilled Music Teacher bringing over 25 years of experience as an educator, leader and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Elbow Valley Elementary
09.2012 - Current
Full-time Music Educator at Elbow Valley Elementary, Kindergarten to Grade 4
Organizer of Musicfest, an annual full school performance at the Jubilee Auditorium in spring, showcasing students' talents and hard work
Member of team to attend Ron Clark Academy in 2018 and integrate school community building ideas into Elbow Valley.
Music Teacher
Springbank High School
09.2004 - 08.2012
Full-time Music Educator at Springbank High School, responsible for Instrumental Music (Concert Band and Jazz Band), Choir and Guitar, as well as CALM, Math, and Social Studies
Leader for two international music trips
The Concert Band was recognized twice with a superior rating at the Alberta Festival of Bands, which led to two invitations to the National Music Festival
Musical Director for “Little Shop of Horrors”, in collaboration with the Drama Department.
Music Teacher
W. G. Murdoch School
09.2000 - 08.2004
Led Instrumental Music - beginning, intermediate and senior - and Musical Theatre programs.
Organized and executed national and international music trips, fostering musical growth and cultural exchange.
Consistently received excellent reviews at the Alberta Festival of Bands.
Education
BMus in Education -
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
Skills
Strong knowledge of musical instruments, including traditional band, orchestra, and elementary, as well as vocal techniques
Introductory Orff
Comfortable with technology – participated in virtual music curriculum during 2020-2021 and created virtual performances for end of 2020 school year
References
Alanna Berger, Assistant Principal, 403-242-1117
Melanie Blais-Villefranche, Teacher, 403-477-2878
Timeline
Music Teacher
Elbow Valley Elementary
09.2012 - Current
Music Teacher
Springbank High School
09.2004 - 08.2012
Music Teacher
W. G. Murdoch School
09.2000 - 08.2004
BMus in Education -
University of Victoria
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