EDUCATION
May 2011 Honors Bachelor of Arts: English, Cum Laude
Minor Area of Study: Secondary Education
Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
Aug 2019- Present Bachelor of Music: Music Education, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
May 2011- Jun 2014 State of New Hampshire, Teaching License, English Education (grades 5-12)
Aug 2011- Mar 2013 State of Virginia, Provisional License, July 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Oct 2019- Dec 2019 Elementary Music Observation, 30 hours, Providence Elementary School, Strawbridge Elementary School, Virginia Beach, VA.
Responsibilities included observing fifth grade orchestra ¬ating the setting, the students, and the teacher, their responsibilities, their reactions, and the format of the class. At Strawbridge, responsibilities included not only observing but aiding students in rhythm counting, playing the recorder, and Orff instrument lessons.
Aug 2017-May 2019 Assistant Teacher, Shine with Montessori Preschool, Ridgecrest, CA
Responsibilities include facilitating preschool activities including but not limited to fine motor skills, rudimentary reading, writing, and math, chaperoning and carpooling for field trips, and creating the school’s yearbook.
Feb 2019-May 2019 Flute & Woodwind Tutor (Volunteer Position), Saint Ann Middle School, Ridgecrest, CA
Responsibilities include running one on one lessons twice a week and whole band ensemble rehearsals with seventh and eighth grade students, teaching them posture, band etiquette, practicing rhythms, breathing, tuning, and fingerings.
Aug 2011-Mar 2013 English Teacher, Gildersleeve Middle School, Newport News, VA
Full time 6th grade English teacher with proficiency in teaching literature, vocabulary, and grammar. Experience with IEPs and 504 plans, collaborative teaching. Introduced the school to Whole Brain Teaching, a pedagogy that includes active participation from students, many different call-response techniques, strict rules, and a promotion of student engagement.
Jan 2011- May 2011 Student Teacher, Central High School, Manchester, NH
Responsibilities included: participating in a thirteen-week program, teaching lessons every day and culminating in a full-time solo week. Working with a diverse student body of sophomores through seniors in low level American Literature classes and college preparatory Journalism classes; establishing and fostering relationships with students; collaborating with cooperating teacher to create assessments to evaluate student performance. Experienced with differentiating instruction to meet students’ diverse learning types.
Aug 2007- May 2011 Honors Program Member, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
Responsibilities included rigorous coursework in four Honors Humanities Seminars, three Honors core courses, four Honors electives, and an advanced modern foreign language, as well as organizing and attending events such as dinners with faculty and Relay for Life.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Spring 2009- Fall 2010 New Student Orientation Program, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
Orientation Leader (Fall 2009) Committee Member (Spring 2009- Fall 2010)
Led groups of freshmen through three days of activities to acquaint them with the college and student life and provided them with motivation. Acquired teamwork skills through Orientation training, brainstormed ideas for the group with Orientation partner. As committee member, helped plan the Orientation schedule and lead all orientation leaders through training.
Sep 2008- May 2011 Tour Guide, Admissions Department, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
Gave campus tours to prospective students, filing applications, answering phones, being knowledgeable about all different aspects of the school. Marketed the school to appeal to every kind of diverse student.
June 2006- June 2007 Drum Major, Milford High School Marching Spartans, Milford, NH
Position required week long audition leading the band. Attended Drum Major Academy at University of Massachusetts with George N. Parks, created, and taught marching charts to students, taught incoming students marching commands and basics, conducted and lead the band through scores daily, attended marching competitions, and ran marching band rehearsals. Recognized for spirit and ability to rally the troops.
Aug 2005- June 2006 Flute Section Leader, Milford High School Marching Spartans and Concert Band, Milford, NH
Responsibilities included running flute sectionals of to rehearse music and teaching underclassmen how to march and play the piccolo.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND AWARDS
August 2019- Present Monarch Marching Band Member, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Spring 2011-Spring 2013 National Council for Teachers of English Member
The NCTE provides resources and opportunities for all teachers of English throughout the nation.
Fall 2008- May 2011 Pre-Professional Education Society, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
Member (Fall 2008- May 2011), President (Fall 2009- Spring 2009)
Vice President (Spring 2009- May 2011) Participation in many different community service opportunities, leading all meetings, aspiring to build membership.
Aug 2007- May 2011 Choir Member & Accompanist, Saint Anselm College Choir, Manchester, NH Responsibilities included audition, dedication to rigorous rehearsals three time a week, teamwork and creativity, and flute accompaniments with Catholic Mass and seasonal performances.
June 2007 The John Philip Sousa Band Award recipient, Milford High School, Milford, NH
June 2007 Milford High School Band Booster Scholarship recipient, Milford High School, Milford, NH
Aug 2005- June 2007 Flute Choir Member, Milford High School, Milford, NH
Responsibilities included participating in a student-led ensemble and seasonal performances, including performing at National Honor Society inductions.
Aug 2006- June 2007 Select Choir Member, Milford High School, Milford, NH
Responsibilities included auditioning and extra rehearsals outside of regular chorus practice, and seasonal performances.
HONORS & TESTING
Jul 2011 VCLA Score 7/16/2011: Reading Subtest: 296 Writing Subtest: 279 Status: Passed
Apr 2010- Nov 2010 Praxis Scores
- Praxis I, taken April 24th, 2010
Reading: 183/190, Writing: 187/190, Math: 189/190
- Praxis II, taken November 13th, 2010
English Language & Literature Content Knowledge: 195/200, qualifying for Educational Testing System’s Recognition of Excellence
English Comprehensive Essays: 165/200 (Average Performance Range is 150-165)
Aug 2007- May 2011 Presidential Scholar
Selected for being a highly qualified student in secondary school, received $15,000 annually in merit aid for tuition.