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12 South Corabelle Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
Cell: (201)615-4946
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E D U C AT I O N
Kean University Union, NJ
Bachelor of Music Education May 2017
P -12 Teacher of Music Certification
P R O F E SS I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Professional Teaching Internship Elizabeth, NJ
Kindergarten to Eighth Grade Music Educator January 2017 May
2017
Provided instruction and carried out lessons for general music classes, grade kindergarten
through eighth grade in a technology-based magnet school. Motivated student learning and
academic participation while ensuring the integrity of academics. Other aspects of my
teaching while completing this professional internship included:
Instrumental pull out lessons (4th 8th Grade).
Directing 5th grade band and Middle School band through warm-ups, rehearsal, and
sectionals.
Assisting with choir warm-ups, rehearsal and sectionals.
Assisting with organization of school performances, such as talent shows, the multi-
cultural concert, and the band concert.
Pre-Professional Teaching Internship Clark, NJ
High School Music Educator January 2016 May
2016
Provided instruction for students in band and choir classes. Directed vocal ensembles
through warm-ups, rehearsals, and sectionals. Directed intermediate and advance band
through warm-ups, rehearsal and sectionals. Motivated student learning and academic
participation while ensuring the integrity of academics.
Pre-Professional Teaching Internship Clark, NJ
Elementary School Music Educator
September 2015 December 2015
Provided instruction and carry out lessons for general music classes, grades first through
fifth grade. Traveled from different classrooms on a music cart. Motivated student learning
and academic participation while ensuring the integrity of academics.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES
Tommy Hilfiger Paramus, NJ
Sales Associate May 2015
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Selling retail products such as clothes, and accessories. Worked with customers to find what
they want, ensure a smooth sales process and process transactions. Sending and receiving
stock.
Kean University Foundation Office Union, NJ
Student Worker Sept. 2015
Dec. 2015
Received and made phone calls for the Senior Advancement Officers. Created poster and
invitations for different events using photoshop. Worked on projects for the Alumni office. For
both offices, helped with planning and arranging events on campus such as:
Homecoming
Gala events
Golf tournament
Alumni Meet-ups
American Eagle Paramus, NJ
Sales Associate
August 2012 January 2015
Selling retail products such as clothes, and accessories. Worked with customers to find what
they want, ensure a smooth sales process and process transactions. Worked with the visual
team on floor sets.
Skechers Paramus, NJ
Sales Associate
August 2013 August 2014
Sold retail products such as clothes, and accessories. Worked with customers to find what
they want, ensure a smooth sales process and process transactions. Provided help to
families shopping with young children. Sent and received stock.
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PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Dont Stop Believin A Collaborative Community Concert, Kean University, Union, NJ
Jan. 2017
Senior Recital, Kean University, Union, NJ
Nov. 2016
Were All in This Together, A Collaborative Community Concert, Kean University, Union,
NJ Jan. 2017
Kean University Concert Choir Dr. Mark Terenzi Director Sept.
2012 - May 2016
Kean University Chorale, Dr. Mark Terenzi Director Sept
2012 Dec. 2015
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Leadership
Treasurer of Kean Universitys chapter of the National Association for Music Education
(2014-2016)
Universities and Colleges
Students Partnering with Faculty Research Grant Recipient
Summer 2016
Deans List in Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2016, and Winter
2017
Graduated with Cum Laude Honors May
2017
Professional Presentations
New Jersey Music Educators Association session presenter, New Brunswick, NJ
Feb. 2016, 2017
Kean University Research Day poster presenter
April 2016, 2017
Volunteering
New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) volunteer Feb. 2014,
2015, 2016
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Computer Literate with programs such as Microsoft Soft programs, Photoshop
programs, and Music notational software such as Finale, and Garage Band.
Expertise in voice, flute and saxophone and proficient with multiple instruments,
including other woodwind instruments, brass, piano, and percussion.
Able to teach students individually, in small groups, or in large ensemble settings.
P R O F E SS I O N A L M E M B E R S H I P S
National Association for Music Education
September 2012- Present
New Jersey Music Educators Association
September 2012- Present
REFERENCES
Julie Macri
Lodi High School Band Director
Lodi, NJ
201-906-3520
Vanessa Darchville
Store Manager of Tommy Hilfiger
Paramus, NJ
201-368-7072