Teaching Experience
Higher Education
California University of Pennsylvania (www.calu.edu)
Degree: M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
PA Administrative Certificate: Principal K-12 (Level I)
Years Attended: 2013 – 2014
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (www.iup.edu)
Degree: B.S.Ed. in Music Education
PA Instructional Certificate: Music K-12 (Level II)
Years Attended: 2005 – 2009, Summa cum laude Graduate
Employment
Quaker Valley Middle School
Quaker Valley SD, Sewickley, PA
Choral Director, Gr. 6-8
Directs the 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Chorus as part of the curriculum. Produces two concerts per year in collaboration with fellow music teachers for the vocal ensembles. As a general music teacher, plans daily lessons for 7th grade classes. Seeks out and plans extra-curricular music opportunities for student growth, such as PMEA festivals. Budgets music and classroom costs on a yearly basis.
Additional duties include: Vocal Director for the Middle School musicals.
Years Employed: 2025 – Present
Hopewell Memorial Jr. High School
Hopewell Area School District, Aliquippa, PA
(https://www.hopewellarea.org)
Choral / General Music Teacher, Gr. 5-8
Directed the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Chorus as part of the curriculum. Produced two concerts per year in collaboration with fellow music teachers for the vocal ensembles. As a general music teacher, planned daily lessons for both 6th and 7th grade classes. Implemented a World Drumming unit for 7th grade after receiving a grant for the project. Sought out extra-curricular music opportunities for student growth, such as PMEA festivals. Budgeted music and classroom costs on a yearly basis. Additional duties included: Producer of the Jr. High musicals, Music Director for the High School musicals, Assistant Marching Band Director.
Years Employed: 2011 – 2025
Northwestern & Patterson Primary Schools
Blackhawk School District, Beaver County, PA
General Music Teacher, Gr. K-2
As a long-term substitute teacher for primary general music, taught over 350 students in two buildings. Incorporated the methods of Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Gordon meeting national and state music standards. Produced two concert programs during the year spanning a total of 4 days and 10 performances. Co-taught inclusively in core academic areas daily and in weekly Olweus anti-bullying meetings. Collaborated with colleagues to differentiate instructional plans and develop positive behavior.
Years Employed: 2010 – 2011