Marcus Roper
341 Bird Ave, Buffalo NY, 14213
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Motivated music educator looking for dynamic employment opportunities. Interested in positively
contributing to a school’s objectives while gaining valuable experience.
Certification
Initial Certification in Music Education, May 2018
Education
Masters in Music (M.M), Fredonia University—Fredonia, NY | Degree anticipated May 2019
Current GPA 4.0
Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E), Buffalo State College—Buffalo, NY | August 2012 — June
2017
Francis Lewis High School—Queens, NY | Sept. 2008 — May 2012
Experience
General Music Teacher (Pre-k - 8th grade) | Saint Benedict’s School | September 2019- June 2020
• Taught General music to grades Pre-k - 8th Grade
• Taught Elementary Chorus and Middle School Chorus
• Planned out concerts and field trips
• Played in school Masses
Per Diem Substitute Teacher | Buffalo Public Schools | October 2018 - March 2019
• Facilitated the lesson plans of the absent teacher
Per Diem Substitute Teacher | Depew Union Free School District | March 2018 - March 2019
• Facilitated the lesson plans of the absent teacher
Student Teacher | Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Fall 2017
• Taught private lessons for students in Concert Band
• Taught Jazz Band students improvisatory techniques
Private Teacher | Performing Arts Studio | 2016 - 2019
• Taught Guitar, Piano, and Ukulele Lessons
SACC Program Aide | YMCA | 2016 - 2017
• Guided students through a set curriculum in the mornings before their classes.
Camp Counselor | YMCA | Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018
• Led campers through a variety of scheduled activities while teaching them
musical concepts throughout the day.
Private Teacher | Buffalo State | Spring 2016
• Volunteered to teach guitar to Buffalo State students
Intern | Buffalo Urban Music Project | 2013 - 2016
• Volunteered my time to teach guitar and vocal skills to students throughout
urban Buffalo
Music Teacher, Teacher’s Aide | Stagg Street Children’s Center | Summer 2014, Summer 2015
• Taught an hour-long music class twice a week
• Aided the teacher with teaching elementary subjects to the students
Tour Guide | Children’s Museum of Manhattan | 2010-2013
• Taught elementary subjects to children of all ages
• Led tours throughout the museum, including for summer camp groups
• Performed routine cleaning and basic maintenance to display areas
Leadership Activities and Skills
• Communication skills
• Plays various instruments, including guitar and piano
• Proficient in Sibelius and other related music notation software
President | Buffalo State Guitar Club | 2014 — 2016
NYSSMA Conference | Dec. 2015
• Gained valuable knowledge of music, teaching, and music therapy
• Networking with professionals in the field
Volunteer | Global Book Hour 2016 — Wegman's | Saturdays, Spring 2016
• Volunteered to teach children about cultures, food, and languages from foreign
countries
• Included creating lesson plans consisting of vocabulary exercises and other
related activities