Christa L. Rusher

724-***-**** mobile

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Apt. 2C

abqmct@r.postjobfree.com

Hinesville, GA31313

Objective

General music teacher in Liberty

County Schools. Trumpet major with an interest in

orchestra,

general music, and band.

Seeking a position as a music teacher where I can continue to grow as an

educator in a supportive environment.

Profile

A

highly motivated educator who wants all

students to be successful learners.

Committed to

creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging to

students.

Demonstrated

ability to individualize instruction, based on students’ needs and

interests.

Adaptable,

lifelong learner.

Music Teacher

WaldoPaffordElementary School,Hinesville, GA

General

Music Teacher K-5

July 2009-present

Differentiating

standards based instruction for all students grades K-5, working with teams of

other teachers to coordinates four grade level musical assembly programs and

two graduation ceremonies, teaching an after school chorus program for fourth

and fifth grade students who performed two concerts, and relating to

administrators, teachers, parents, and students in a professional manner.

Violin Teacher

Private

studio,Hinesville, GA October

2010-present

Teaching the basics of violin technique and music

reading, encouraging private practice, and instilling a love for music

performing.

Professional Experience

Attended

professional development workshops- GMEA conference 2010 and 2011, Behavior

Interventions That Work (January 2010), and Cooperative Teaching with Gifted

(January 2011)

Attended

professional development workshops at PMEA State Conference 2007, 2008, 2009

Voluntarily

returned to LebanonHigh School to observe

and teach orchestra lessons and rehearsals in order to gain more experience at

the high school level, spring 2009

Student taught in

HempfieldSchool District, gaining

experience teaching middle school and elementary band/lessons, elementary

general music, middle school choir, and high school beginning piano, fall 2008

Employed as camp

counselor at LVC Summer Music Camp summers 2007 and 2008

Rehearsed with

Lebanon High School Orchestra during observations, spring 2008

Conducted and

rehearsed a group of 80 middle school students in preparation for a final

concert at the MENC Middle School Band Festival, January 2008

Served as Trumpet

Co-Section Leader in Pride of the Valley Marching Band 2007 season, running

sectional rehearsals

Taught general

music lessons to second and fifth grade students at Bucher Elementary, fall

2007

Performance Experience

Played violin for

a community church orchestra, September 2009-present

Played violin for

the community with Community Music Institute Adult String Ensemble, November

2008-May 2009

Performed a

thirty minute recital on piccolo trumpet and B-flat trumpet, April 20, 2009

Played trumpet in

LVC’s production of Pirates of Penzance, winter

2009

Played in trumpet

ensemble for Dr. Campbell and Mr. Copenhaver (trumpet

professors) recital, January 25, 2009

Performed a

thirty minute recital on piccolo trumpet, E-flat trumpet, cornet, and C

trumpet, April 10, 2008

Played first

trumpet in LVC’s production of Oklahoma,

winter 2008

Played trumpet at

local schools during LVC Jazz Band Tour 2008 and 2009

Played trumpet in

Salzburg, Graz, Vienna, and Prague

with LVC orchestra on European Tour 2006

Played trumpet in

Lebanon Valley College Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Trumpet Ensemble for four

years

Training & Education

LebanonValleyCollege,

Annville, PA

BS- Music Education

BA- Music, Instrumental Concentration (Trumpet)

Honors & Awards

Lebanon Valley

College Dean’s List, 8 semesters GPA

3.944/4.0

Beulah Frock

’21 Memorial Music Award, April 22, 2008

Who’s Who

Among Students in AmericanUniversities &

Colleges, 2009

Phi Alpha Epsilon

Honors Society, spring 2009

Teacher of the

Month- November 2009

Walk the Talk

Award- March 2011

Professional Affiliation

Member of MENC and GMEA, served as collegiate chapter

Historian 2007-2008 and 2008-2009

International Trumpet Guild member

Work Experience

Pizza Hut, Blairsville, PA

Server Summers and Christmas breaks 2005- July 2009

Take customer

orders accurately and cheerfully; deal with difficult customers appropriately;

provide co-workers with on-site training and support.

References, letters of

recommendation, or portfolio will be furnished upon request.

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