SKILLS SUMMARY
Experience in 4-12 Instrumental Music specializing in stringed instruments and 9-12 Symphony Orchestra. Experienced in IB Curriculum. Experience in IB Music and Theory of Knowledge. Proficient in educational technology methods and strategies. Experienced with online course development. Professional development leader for new teachers. Experienced mentor teacher. Special interests include performing with and conducting with local symphonies, guest conducting, chamber music coaching and performing.
MICHIGAN CERTIFICATION
Mathematics (EX) 6-12
Music Education (JX) K-12
Certificate #IF0000000067173
Expiration Date: 6/30/2018
EDUCATION
M.A. Oakland University (2003) Masters in Curriculum, Instruction and Leadership.
Thesis: The impact of Musical Studies on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Acquisition Rate
B.S. Central Michigan University (1995) Bachelors of Science in Education.
Major: String Music Education Minor: Mathematics Experience
IB Training in Theory of Knowledge and IB Music
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Director of Orchestral Studies and Theory of Knowledge Department Chair
International Academy (IA) High School, Bloomfield Hills, MI
August 1996 - present
Founding member of the IA and built music program from a small orchestra of 21 musicians to a school with over 150 string players. Teacher of three ensembles: String Orchestra, Symphony Strings and Symphony Orchestra. Teach and assist IB Music courses across campuses. Organized and guided Music Booster Organization into a 501c3 tax exempt status. Secured funding to build a recording studio for the school. Serve as IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Department Chair for over 300 IB Diploma Students. Teach five sections of TOK and coordinate nine TOK teachers across three campuses. Serve as Mentor teacher to three music teachers and coordinate the school’s Teacher Mentoring Program for over 60 staff members. Designed and implemented an online course for IB Exam preparation for IB Diploma students. Designed and implemented a Fine Arts Exploration course for 9th and 10th grade students. Serve on Administration Team Counsel, Curriculum Team and School Improvement Team.
Orchestra Teacher
East Hills Middle School Bloomfield Hills, MI
August 1995 - August 2002
Teacher of 6-8 grade string orchestra. Designed and implemented a Math and Technology course called Problem Solving with Technology for 7th grade students. Taught 4-5 grade strings as a traveling teacher at Way and Conant Elementary.
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Teacher Negotiator for Michigan Education Association
Member of School North Central Accreditation Process for School Improvement
Curriculum Development Committee for IA Theory of Knowledge Department and Orchestra Program
Curriculum Development Committee for Bloomfield Hills Schools Music Department
Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association Festival Adjudicator, Music Selection Committee, Guest Clinician
Vice President for Adjudication MSBOA District 4
PRESENTATIONS
An Introduction to the IB Theory of Knowledge and IB Music
Online Learning: Summary and Use of Blackboard Discussion Boards in Assessing Higher Order Thinking
Welcome to the IB: an introduction to the IB Diploma Program
An Introduction to Theory of Knowledge
AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Michigan Chapter of American String Teachers Association
Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association
Michigan Education Association
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Golfer, Traveler, Thinker, Tough Mudder, Gardener, Reader
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Experience in 4-12 Instrumental Music specializing in stringed instruments and 9-12 Symphony Orchestra. Experienced in IB Curriculum. Experience in IB Music and Theory of Knowledge. Proficient in educational technology methods and strategies. Experienced with online course development. Professional development leader for new teachers. Experienced mentor teacher. Special interests include performing with and conducting with local symphonies, guest conducting, chamber music coaching and performing.
MICHIGAN CERTIFICATION
Mathematics (EX) 6-12
Music Education (JX) K-12
Certificate #IF0000000067173
Expiration Date: 6/30/2018
EDUCATION
M.A. Oakland University (2003) Masters in Curriculum, Instruction and Leadership.
Thesis: The impact of Musical Studies on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Acquisition Rate
B.S. Central Michigan University (1995) Bachelors of Science in Education.
Major: String Music Education Minor: Mathematics Experience
IB Training in Theory of Knowledge and IB Music
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Director of Orchestral Studies and Theory of Knowledge Department Chair
International Academy (IA) High School, Bloomfield Hills, MI
August 1996 - present
Founding member of the IA and built music program from a small orchestra of 21 musicians to a school with over 150 string players. Teacher of three ensembles: String Orchestra, Symphony Strings and Symphony Orchestra. Teach and assist IB Music courses across campuses. Organized and guided Music Booster Organization into a 501c3 tax exempt status. Secured funding to build a recording studio for the school. Serve as IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Department Chair for over 300 IB Diploma Students. Teach five sections of TOK and coordinate nine TOK teachers across three campuses. Serve as Mentor teacher to three music teachers and coordinate the school’s Teacher Mentoring Program for over 60 staff members. Designed and implemented an online course for IB Exam preparation for IB Diploma students. Designed and implemented a Fine Arts Exploration course for 9th and 10th grade students. Serve on Administration Team Counsel, Curriculum Team and School Improvement Team.
Orchestra Teacher
East Hills Middle School Bloomfield Hills, MI
August 1995 - August 2002
Teacher of 6-8 grade string orchestra. Designed and implemented a Math and Technology course called Problem Solving with Technology for 7th grade students. Taught 4-5 grade strings as a traveling teacher at Way and Conant Elementary.
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Teacher Negotiator for Michigan Education Association
Member of School North Central Accreditation Process for School Improvement
Curriculum Development Committee for IA Theory of Knowledge Department and Orchestra Program
Curriculum Development Committee for Bloomfield Hills Schools Music Department
Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association Festival Adjudicator, Music Selection Committee, Guest Clinician
Vice President for Adjudication MSBOA District 4
PRESENTATIONS
An Introduction to the IB Theory of Knowledge and IB Music
Online Learning: Summary and Use of Blackboard Discussion Boards in Assessing Higher Order Thinking
Welcome to the IB: an introduction to the IB Diploma Program
An Introduction to Theory of Knowledge
AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Michigan Chapter of American String Teachers Association
Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association
Michigan Education Association
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Golfer, Traveler, Thinker, Tough Mudder, Gardener, Reader
REFERENCES
Available upon request