Lincoln Park High School, Chicago, IL, 2005-2006

• Taught four orchestras of increasing ability with 15 performances annually, a general music class, and a freshman homeroom - 230 students daily
• Advanced Orchestra was rated "Superior" at CPS and IHSA Competitions
• Entered 40 groups in city and state solo and ensemble competitions
• Collaborated with colleagues to help produce the first musical at LPHS in 10 years
• Conductor, "Fiddler on the Roof"
• Participated in monthly Band and Orchestra Parents organizational meetings
• Researched, designed and created departmental website to better communicate with parents and students

Whitney Young High School, Chicago, IL, 1999-2001

• Taught beginning, intermediate, and advanced orchestras, and beginning guitar
• Advanced Orchestra was rated "Excellent" at the CPS Music Festival; performed original student composition
• Guided students in arranging, scripting, producing and performing a musical
• Conductor, "Tommy"

Maine West High School, Des Plaines, IL, 1995-1998

• Taught beginning, string, and symphonic orchestras, beginning band, music theory and guitar
• Assistant Conductor, "Oklahoma," "Hello Dolly," and "Music Man"
• Founder and Director, Maine West Orchestra Summer Camp
• Sponsor, Tri-M Music Honor Society

Skinner School, Chicago, IL, 2004-2005

• Taught chorus to grades 1-3 and general music to grades K-8, including classes for autistic, deaf, visually impaired, learning disabled and behaviorally disabled students
• Conducted Holiday Choir Tour including performances at City Hall, Blue Cross and CNA Insurance
• Chose content for and produced school-wide, interdisciplinary, integrated arts assemblies

West Park Academy of Fine Arts and Technology, Chicago, IL, 2001-2004

• Taught band, group lessons, jazz band, world and general music, and A/V technology
• Band was rated "Excellent" at the CPS Elementary School Music Festival
• Chose content for and produced school-wide, interdisciplinary, integrated arts assemblies
• Vice-President & Secretary of the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

	Music Educators National Conference (MENC)
	American String Teachers Association (ASTA)
	Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA)
	International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE)
	International Society of Bassists (ISB)
	Tri-M Music Honor Society, Faculty Member
	Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASDC)

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