QUALIFICATIONS

State Licensed Teacher of Music

    PK-12       515 General Music

    6-12         511 Choral Music

    PK-12       506 Instrumental Music

WORK EXPERIENCE

MUSIC TEACHER, REISER MUSIC STUDIO LLC; MANITOWOC WI - 2011-PRESENT

• Instructor of private lessons for guitar, drums, bass guitar and piano.

MUSIC TEACHER, TWO RIVERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 1999-2011

• Instructed K-8 students, in general music

• Instructed 6-8 students in chorus

• Instructed 7-8 students in musical theater

• Instructed K-12 cognitively disabled students general music

• Served as homeroom adviser

• Designed and implemented music curriculum in line with state standards

• Initiated and directed grade 5-8 choral programs and grades 7-8 show choir 

• Planned, prepared, and directed performances for the public

YMCA OF MANITOWOC-TWO RIVERS, 1991 to 1997, and 2011- 2014

• Building manager and youth supervisor

• Monitor of building providing security 

• Provided tours to prospective members

• Provided customer service

• Served as back-up relief for office staff

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES/HONORS

• Attendee of WSMA state music conference

• Graduate with honors

• Percussionist with Lakeshore Wind Ensemble 1991-1994, 1999-2002

• Drummer with Micheal's Saints 2006-2008

• Drummer/Singer with Barstool Pirates 2008-2010

• Drummer/Singer with Clipper City Cats 2014-2016

EDUCATION

SILVER LAKE COLLEGE, MANITOWOC, WI

Choral Certification and Continuing Education, Kodaly Emphasis 2001-2010    

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH

Bachelor of Music Education 1994-1999