sara parks professional resume
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SARA PARKS
232 Silver Creek Rd, Lot 23 | Marquette, MI 49855 | (906) 869-7441 | [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
K-12 Music Teacher
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Music Education (Expected Graduation: May 3rd, 2014)Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Major: Music Education (Choral Concentration)
Courses: Vocal Performance, Diction, Conducting (choral & instrumental), Music Theory, Music History, Sight Singing/Ear Training, Educational Psychology, Diversity, Special Education, Educational Technology
STUDENT-TEACHING (GRADES K-12) Jan. 6 th –April 30th, 2014First Eight Weeks—Sandy Knoll Elementary, 401 6th St, Marquette, MI 49855
Supervising Teacher: Donna Koskiniemi
Subjects taught: K-4 General Music, Vocal & Instrumental
Responsibilities: Preparing lessons based on the Share the Music curriculum, managing student behaviors, collaborating with fellow teachers & paraprofessionals, attending monthly staff meetings
Second Eight Weeks—Gwinn High School, 50 West M-35, Gwinn, MI 49841
Supervising Teacher: David Dagenais
Subjects taught: Middle School & High School Concert Band, Jazz Band, & Choir
Responsibilities: Directing the MS/HS Concert Band, MS/HS Chorus, HS Jazz Band, & HS Chorale. Assisted in directing the high school musical production of Little Shop of Horrors
AWARDS Outstanding Graduating Senior, NMU Music Department, 2013-14
Recipient, Board of Trustee Music Scholarship & Marcella Beaumier Scholarship
Valedictorian, Superior Central HS, Class of 2003
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Personal Strengths Instinctive understanding of different musical styles and expressions
Committed to establishing rapport and engaging students of all ability levels
Willing to accept feedback and continue developing effective teaching strategies
Leadership Directed the NMU Vocal Jazz Ensemble for 2 years, a student-led group of advanced singers
Directed, rehearsed, and performed a piece with the NMU University Choir
Served as President of the student organization NMU Friends of Jazz for 2 years—responsible for organizing Jazz outreach workshops & planning the annual NMU Jazz Festival
Musical Performance Vocal Soloist with Marquette Choral Society, NMU University Choir, & Madrigal Singers
Featured vocalist with the NMU Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, & NMU Jazz Festival (2 years)
Played Despina, Pinocchio, & other major roles in NMU Opera Theatre Workshop performances
Played the role of Cosette in the Forest Roberts Theatre 2013 Production of Les Misérables
WORK EXPERIENCE
ReceptionistWNMU Public Radio 90 & TV 13
2012 to 2013
Answering phones, greeting guests, assisting with fundraising, responsible for filtering calls, writing radio announcements, data entry, bulk mailings
Music LibrarianNMU Music Department
2010 to 2012
Assisting professors with recording, sorting & filing music, responsible for database entry, organizing, copying, and repairing music.
Private Music TeacherSelf Employed (1 ½ years), Jim’s Music Store (6 months)
2008 to 2010
Teaching one-on-one voice, beginning piano, and violin lessons to students age 8 through 17. Preparing vocal students for Solo & Ensemble festival, building technique, style, and expression.
Family TeacherTeaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan
2005 to 2007
Serving as primary caregiver/live-in couple in a group home for troubled youth, teaching social skills & independent living skills, writing treatment plans, communicating with caseworkers, parents, & teachers
REFERENCESRobert EngelhartHead, NMU Music Department118 Thomas Fine Arts(906) 227-1038
David DagenaisBand & Choral Director, Gwinn High SchoolPO Box 691Gwinn, MI 49841(906) 869-1441
Donna KoskiniemiMusic Teacher, Sandy Knoll Elementary2613 Montgomery St.Marquette, MI, 49855(906) 236-3026