Teaching Resume

Academic Achievements

Winner of the Joan Frey Boytim Fellowship for Independent Teachers (2018)
President of the Southern Arizona Chapter of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing)
M.M. in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy, Penn State University, GPA of 3.9
B.A. in English, Magna Cum Laude (May 2007), University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
B.M. in Vocal Performance (May 2007), Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Member of the Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society
Member of the Golden Key Honor Society

Business and Employment Experience

Private voice and piano instructor (2009-present)
Music teacher at the Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind (Music Instruction K-12th)
Holds an AZ teaching certification in secondary music education
Completed most coursework for a TVI (Teacher of the Visually Impaired) certificate at the University of Arizona
Summer Destinations Program Leader with Round House Theatre (Summer 2009, Summer 2011)
- Worked with other program leaders to design summer curriculum and taught drama classes for children ages 5-12.
Student worker for the Penn State Music Office (September 2009-May 2011)
“Opening Minds through the Arts” Teaching Artist with the Tucson Unified School District (September 2008-June 2009)
- 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.
Music/Drama Teacher at Arts for All, a non-profit arts center for kids and adults with disabilities (October 2008-January 2009)
- Created and implemented lesson plans for children and adults with and without disabilities.

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