High School Assistant

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Hollyann Sewell 785-***-**** Manhattan, KS 66502

EDUCATION

Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan. Anticipated: May 2013

Bachelor of Music Education - Secondary

Teaching Field: Instrumental, Speech/Theatre

Minor in Leadership Studies

GPA 3.6

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

S.T.E.M. Institute, Manhattan, Kan. Summer 2011

Practicum Experience, Sixth through Ninth Grades

Responsible for four separate engagement activities for approximately 20 students

Observed the cooperating teacher during Math Biathlon

Created and implemented lesson plans for Math Biathlon

Supervised students during transition times

Assisted in general classroom management for approximately 20 students

Topeka West High School and French Middle School, Topeka, Kan. Spring 2009

Early Field Experience, Sixth through Twelfth Grades

Observed pep band and wind ensemble rehearsals at the HS and beginning band at the MS

Assisted with the music theory class in four-part writing techniques

Conducted warm-ups for beginning band ensembles

Assisted woodwinds with fingerings and air usage at the MS

Facilitated classroom management in different sections of the band

Completed a thorough analysis of teaching styles for both the head director and assistant director

in different music classroom settings

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Delta Kappa chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, Manhattan, KS Fall 2011

Vice President of Membership Education

Planned and executed 3 recruitment events

Created and taught 5 different education sessions about Tau Beta Sigma to 18 prospective

members

Facilitated discussions for service and fundraiser projects

Taught a brief history and overview session to Kappa Kappa Psi prospective members

W rote and graded 4 quizzes for the TBS prospective members

Created and distributed study guides for TBS prospective members

Washburn Rural High School, Topeka, Kan. Spring 2010, 2011, 2012

Assistant Forensics Coach

Coached students in editing speeches, cutting scripts or poetry, blocking interpretation pieces,

and performance techniques

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Supervised 10 to 30 students while traveling to and during tournaments at various schools in NE

Kansas

Assisted in coordinating judges and resolving conflicts during the Washburn Rural Invitational

Judged all events during invitational tournaments, 6A State, and NFL Qualifiers

Tabulated and organized scores for each squad member during tournaments

Motivated and encouraged students

Kansas Masonic All-State Band Camp, Various Locations Summer 2010, 2011, 2012

Chaperon

Successfully maintained the safety, health, curfew, and whereabouts of approximately 20 female

campers

Assisted in the check-in and check-out process of approximately 200 high school students

Observed numerous marching rehearsals and assist ed in first-aid and medication needs

Resolved conflicts between campers

Observed and maintained the safety of all campers during social outings, trivia night, and the

opening night social mixer

Washburn Rural High School, Topeka, Kan. Summer 2008-09, 2011-12

Band Camp Assistant

Assisted HS student leadership in teaching marching and music

Instructed pre-game and half -time drill learning throughout sections on the field

Facilitated music sectionals for approximately 15 50 woodwinds

Evaluated student progress of marching skills

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Member, Phi Eta Sigma Spring 2009 - Present

Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars Spring 2009 - Present

Collegiate Member, NAfME: The National Association for Music Education

Fall 2008 - Present

ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP ROLES, & AWARDS

Student Staff, KSUMB Fall 2012

Conductor, University Band Spring 2012

Fall 2011 Spring 2012

Treasurer, KSU chapter of NAfME

Head Section Leader & Music Instructor, KSUMB Fall 2010 & 2011

Assistant Section Leader & Music Instructor, KSUMB Fall 2009

Member, Little Apple Ringers Fall 2011-Spring 2012

Member, Pub-Crawl Band Fall 2010

Fall 2010 Spring 2012

Member, Cat Band

Member, Volleyball Band Fall 2009 & 2010

Fall 2008 Present

Member, Concert Band

Spring 2008 Spring 2012

Member, University Band

Fall 2008 Present

Member, Tau Beta Sigma

Fall 2011 Spring 2012

o Vice President of Membership

Fall 2010 Spring 2011

o Historical Chair

Fall 2009 Spring 2010

o Vice-President of Service

CPR and First Aid Certified Summer 2010

The Baton Tau Beta Sigma Midwest District Spring 2012

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