Academic Achievements
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Winner of the Joan Frey Boytim Fellowship for Independent Teachers (2018)
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President of the Southern Arizona Chapter of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing)
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M.M. in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy, Penn State University, GPA of 3.9
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B.A. in English, Magna Cum Laude (May 2007), University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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B.M. in Vocal Performance (May 2007), Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
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Member of the Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society
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Member of the Golden Key Honor Society
Business and Employment Experience
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Private voice and piano instructor (2009-present)
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Music teacher at the Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind (Music Instruction K-12th)
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Holds an AZ teaching certification in secondary music education
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Completed most coursework for a TVI (Teacher of the Visually Impaired) certificate at the University of Arizona
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Summer Destinations Program Leader with Round House Theatre (Summer 2009, Summer 2011)
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Worked with other program leaders to design summer curriculum and taught drama classes for children ages 5-12.
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Student worker for the Penn State Music Office (September 2009-May 2011)
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“Opening Minds through the Arts” Teaching Artist with the Tucson Unified School District (September 2008-June 2009)
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Worked in five elementary schools using the art form of opera to teach first graders writing/language skills. Worked with public school teachers to design lesson plans that met state standards.
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Music/Drama Teacher at Arts for All, a non-profit arts center for kids and adults with disabilities (October 2008-January 2009)
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Created and implemented lesson plans for children and adults with and without disabilities.
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Other
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Braille and music Braille experience
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American Sign Language skills
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Diction coaching skills in Italian, German, and French
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Performer with the Arizona Rose Theater Company
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
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Knowledge of Arizona State educational standards
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Guitar skills