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CHAD B. TOPORSKI 433 Elkwood Dr. (814) 964–1228 Coraopolis, PA 15108 chad.toporski@gmail.com
TEACHING OBJECTIVE: Develop students’ musical skills and understanding through active listening and music making.
EDUCATION B.S. in Music Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2005–2009 Graduated summa cum laude (4.0 GPA) with PA Teaching Certification in Music, K-12
TEACHING EXPERIENCE General Music Teacher, Gr. K-2, Blackhawk School District 2010–2011 § Taught over 350 students (K-2) using primarily the methods of Orff, Kodály, and Gordon § Incorporated singing, listening, movement, instruments, and notation in meeting standards § Produced two series of vocal concerts in Gr. 1 and 2 for family and community members § Integrated SmartBoard technology as appropriate into music lessons § Co-taught inclusively in core academic areas for one period each day § Collaborated with colleagues to differentiate instructional plans, develop positive behavior § Co-mediated weekly group discussions for the Olweus anti-bullying program Substitute Teacher, Allegheny County 2009–2010 § Instructed classes across all subject areas, grades K-12, in the following districts: West Allegheny School District Cornell School District Moon Area School District Carlynton School District § Frequently requested to fill in for both primary and secondary level music teachers Student Teacher, Indiana Area High School Spring 2009 § Trusted to conduct full rehearsals for the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble § Responsible for daily lesson schedule with all instrumentalists, individually and in sections § Helped students place in District, Region, and State PMEA Festivals through private lessons § Volunteered to perform in the pit orchestra for the spring musical Student Teacher, Ben Franklin Elementary School Spring 2009 § Planned, implemented, and assessed general music lessons for over 400 students (K-6) § Developed a four-week 5th Grade unit plan, culminating in a compositional activity § Created song accompaniments using music software for use in the classroom
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Music Arranger 2007–Present § “Parade of the Tin Soldiers” for the Pittsburgh Horn Club 2010 Holiday Concert § “City Slickers” and “Ashokan Farewell” for the 2010 Mt. Vernon HS Marching Band § “An American in Paris” field show for the 2010 WW-P High School North Marching Band § “Music of Queen” field show for the 2010 Indiana Area HS Marching Band § “West Side Story” field show in three movements for the 2007 IUP Marching Band French Horn Player, U.S. Army 2001–2005 62nd Army Band, Fort Bliss, TX 2003–2005 § Conducted the Concert Band for ceremonies and other public performances § Maintained over 6,000 pieces of music as the unit library Office Manager § Arranged five marches for Brass Quintet performances 392nd Army Band, Fort Lee, VA 2002–2003 § Supervised unit training through six months of classes and fitness sessions § Implemented a database for efficient regulation of personnel records and reports § Organized detailed weekly schedules for the unit in collaboration with other offices
ORGANIZATIONS North Suburban Woodwind Quintet 2011–Present West Hills Symphonic Band 2010–Present North Suburban Symphonic Band 2009–Present Pittsburgh Horn Club 2009–Present Ringgold Band of Reading, PA 1997–2001
HONORS & AWARDS Dean’s List, IUP (eight consecutive semesters) 2005–2009 Honor Graduate, Primary Leadership Development Course, U.S. Army February 2005 Student of the Month, Armed Forces School of Music March 2002 |