Resume
Resume
Charles Bicigo
2640 Wieneke Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603
989-751-7521 | bicigoc@owengage.org
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Music Education Completed: May 2017
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
Deans’ List: 9 Semesters
GPA: 3.41/4.0
CERTIFICATIONS
Music (JQ) K-12
TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Band Director/General Music Teacher, Owendale-Gagetown Area School District
Owendale-Gagetown K-12 School, Owendale, MI
· Taught four sections of band to students grades 5-12, using varied teaching methods to provide differentiated instruction to students with a wide gap in abilities.
· Taught two sections of general music to students grades 2-5, using technology and standard teaching methods to give students a new way to listen to music, to expose them to music they have never encountered, and give them a foundation of music reading through the use of recorders and bucket drumming.
· Taught Jazz Band/Rock Band to students grade 9-12, using technology to teach different styles of music, provide a base of music theory knowledge, and give students a creative outlet through improvisation and composition.
· Gave students out-of-school opportunities for performance and learning by attending activities such as SVSU Marching Band Day, Tri-County Honors Band, and Thumb Friends of the Arts Band Festival.
· Built a culture of school spirit in Marching Band and Pep Band by having students lead chants and direct the student section to provide entertainment for the crowd as well as moral support to the teams that were playing.
· Wrote arrangements for the bands that took advantage of the ensemble’s strengths, and gave opportunities for learning that would not have been available with commercially acquired arrangements.
Assistant Director, Saginaw Valley State University Marching Band August 2018 – December 2018
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
· Designed and implemented lesson plans for sectional rehearsals, and worked closely with section leaders to foster musical growth in their sections
· Wrote drill and arranged music that was played for halftime shows throughout the marching season, including SVSU football games and the Chesaning Marching Showcase.
Student Teacher January 2017 – April 2017
Hemlock High School, Hemlock, MI
· Taught five sections of band to students in grades 5-12, including the beginning band.
· Utilized technology in rehearsals and technology based learning days, which allowed the students learning to be connected to core curricula.
· Competed in the Thumb Friends of the Arts, where the High School band received 1st Division Ratings.
Substitute Teacher January 2017 – August 2017
PCMI Services, Saginaw, MI
· Provided teaching consistent with the teachers that were subbed for, which allowed for band students to have a standard rehearsal day instead of busy work.
· Used Socratic Method and additional individual activities to allow for enhanced critical thinking and interpersonal communication skill
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SVSU Music Ambassadors Program August 2014 – December 2016
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
· Provided one-on-one lessons and small group instruction to students, allowing the teacher to identify students above or below the average, and provide them instruction that was more consistent with their level of skill.
· Collaborated with teachers to provide the instruction they were looking for, combining their methods with mine to allow multiple modes of teaching, and reinforcement of concepts they otherwise wouldn’t be getting.
Marching Band Brass Technician August 2014 – November 2017
· Entrusted with the responsibility to effectively teach sectional rehearsals and marching techniques to full band.
· Motivate students to keep energy up through long and hot summer rehearsals, which allowed for constant productivity through a full day.
· Collaborate with other section technicians as well as directors to provide learning that is targeted to what the teachers want, and foster teamwork in the students by providing a positive example.
HONORS/ASSOCIATIONS
Member, National Association for Music Education January 2015 – Present
· Participated in professional development seminars to enhance education of teaching profession
Recipient, President’s Scholarship, SVSU August 2011 – May 2017
· Considered top 5% of all incoming freshman class of Fall 2010 and received award of scholarship covering full tuition
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, May 2008
· Oversaw the complete overhaul and rebuilding of the Freeland Arboretum, including the installation of a blacktop walking trail, planting over 30 trees, and building and installing trail markers, benches and picnic tables.
· Earned 44 merit badges in various disciplines, from music to plumbing to shooting sports.
REFERENCES
Mrs. Terri Falkenberg, Principal/Superintendent
Owendale-Gagetown Area School District
7166 Main St
Owendale, MI 48754
C: (989) 670-7545
falkenbergt@owengage.org
Mr. Matt Wicke, Band Director
St. Charles Community Schools
891 W Walnut Street
St. Charles, MI 48655
C: (989) 295-4711
wickem@sttcs.org
Dr. Brandon Haskett, Music Department Chair
Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Rd
University Center, MI, 48710
C: (989) 964-2768
blhaskett@svsu.edu
Mr. Dave Philipp, Band Director
Waterford-Mott High School
501 N. Cass Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
C: (586) 219-3864
philid01@wsdmi.org