Victoria M. June 68B Manchester Court Freehold, NJ 07728 315-262-4505
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To obtain a position teaching music at the high school level, with focus on string lessons and orchestra
Education
B.M., Crane School of Music State University of New York at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY Grade Point Average: 3.9 Major: Music Education Performance Concentration: Violin, certificate in performance Teacher Certification Area: Music K-12 Courses included: Suzuki Teaching Principles, Music in Special Education, Literacy Education in the Arts Activities: Phi Kappa Phi, American String Teacher Association, National Association for Music Education
Honors
Teaching Related Experience
Instrumental Music Teacher, Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District (9/2013-Present) Traveled between four schools in the district teaching 4-6 grade string lessons and orchestra. Lesson groups ranged from 4-12 students in each. Scheduled lessons on a rotating basis, organized rehearsals and combined concerts for string students across the district, and worked together with band and choir teachers for combined student performances and concerts.
Music Education Departmental award recipient President’s List (8 semesters)- Summa Cum Laude Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Student Vice President Crane Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Crane School of Music, American String Teacher Association Secretary
Instrumental Music Student Teacher, Shenendehowa School District: Koda Middle School, Clifton Park, NY (3/2013-5/2013) Sponsor Teacher: Ms. Beth Arthur Taught grades 6-8 orchestra and string lessons. The schedule included teaching 4 orchestras ranging from 35-85 students in each and lesson groups of about 10 students each. Learned a variety of rehearsal and teaching techniques, improved upon secondary instrument instruction and performance, and continued development of classroom management. General Music Student Teacher, Shenendehowa School District: Chango
Elementary, Ballston Lake, NY (1/2013-3/2013) Sponsor Teacher: Ms. Jennifer Lee-Alden Worked as a general music teacher for grades 1-5. Teaching tasks included singing, accompanying on piano and primary instrument, teaching and playing recorder, implementing weekly lesson plans for 18 different sections of general music, and interacting with classroom teachers and aides. Private lesson instructor, Self employed (2007-present) Taught a range of private violin, viola, cello, and bass lessons to beginner, intermediate, and advanced level students ranging from PreK to high school. Music Instructor, Performance School of the Arts, Clifton Park, NY (3/2013-7/2013) Taught private lessons on violin, viola, cello, string bass, and piano to a range of ages and abilities.
National String Project, Crane School of Music (9/2011-5/2012)
Co-directed the philharmonic orchestra of about 10 intermediate players ranging from ages 9-12, and taught lessons to private violin students. General Music Practicum, Crane School of Music (1/2012-5/2012) Taught a class of 12 students in first grade and explored written notation, musical instruments, steady beat, and symbolism in music. Early Childhood Music Practicum, Crane School of Music (1/2012-12/2012) Taught and helped to reestablish music classes for infants, toddler 2, and preschool 3 twice a week at SUNY Potsdam’s childcare center. Beginning violin instructor, Morris County Arts Workshop, Chester, NJ (9/2008-6/2009) Taught beginning violin groups ranging from ages 6-11, taught private lessons, organized recitals and group performances.
Performing Experience
College: Crane Symphony Orchestra, String quartet, Campus Community Band, Campus Community Choir
High School: West Morris Central Orchestra, Baroque orchestra, string quartet, New Jersey Junior Region Orchestra, New Jersey Senior Region Orchestra, Concert choir, Mixed Choir, Loreleis- all girls a capella group Community: Sinfonietta Nova West-Windsor Orchestra, Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of Northern New York, Watertown Trinity Orchestra, Essex County Summer Players, Delbarton Abbey Orchestra, Long Valley summer adult orchestra, Sussex County Youth Orchestras Additional Experience
Summer and school year part time jobs include: Photo Lab team member (Target, Manalapan, NJ) 3/2014-Present Student Assistant (Crane Facilities Office) 9/2011-12/2012 Cashier/Employee Trainer (Bottle King, NJ) 6/2011-12/2012
Unit Leader/Bus Counselor (Jockey Hollow Day Camp, NJ) 7/2009-8/2012 Recreation Leader/Swim Instructor (Newcomb Youth Program, NY) 7/2006-7/2009 Lifeguard (Newcomb Town Beach, NY) 7/2006-7/2009
References Mr. Matthew Kriley Music Supervisor and Assistant Vice Principal
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