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Grove City College '** Music Education

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Elizabeth S. Heist

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Objective

To obtain a position as an elementary, middle, or high school music teacher, applying my passion and dedication for music and education through innovative and traditional teaching styles.

Education

Grove City College, Grove City, PA

Bachelor of Music in Music Education- May 2011

Concentration: French Horn

QPA:3.6 Major QPA: 3.81

Honors: Deans List with Distinction

Student Teaching Experiences

Reynolds Area School District- (January 18th-March 4th)Reynolds Elementary and High School (5-12) Greenvile, PaCreated middle school general music lessons and utilized Smartboard technology.Organized and led and independent study for a 7th grade jazz and student.Independently directed the elementary, middle school, and junior high bands under the direction of cooperating teacher.Individualized instruction for special education students in gneral music class

Franklin School District- (March 7th- May 5th)Franklin Elementary Schools (K-6) Franklin, PaDesign and taught a unit on instruments of the orchestraTaught private instrumental lessons on flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, and percussionIndividualized instruction for special education students

Music Technology

Music Education ChatActive particpant in weekly music education chat through TwitterChat with music teachers and music education students all over the world about music education topics and issues music teachers faceActive blogger about information relevant to music edcation and technology, specifically geared towards music education undergraduates.

BloggerActive blogger on music education topics from the perspective of a recent college graduate and new educator.

Smart Board TechnologyIntegrated SmartBoard technology into elementary and middle school general music during my student teaching to make the lessons more interactive and help to reach all students

Teaching Experiences

Tutor (3rd-5th grade) – Hillview Intermediate, Grove City, PA (September 2007- May 2009) Provided individualized instruction in math and reading for two special needs studentsLead small groups instuction in math and language arts

Long Term Substitute Teacher (General Music K-4)- North Star School District, Boswell, PA (January 3rd 2012- February 21st 2012)Taught and planned all lessons for K-4 general music, plus 3rd & 4th grade choir, Orff Ensemble, Recorder Ensemble, RTii, and Guided Reading.Assessed students musical abilities, entered grades into the computer and did report cards.

Daily Substitute Teacher (K-12 any subject)- Various school districts (September 2011-June 2012)

Private Lesson Instructor- Grove City, PA (February 2009-present)Develop an individualized plan for an adult French Horn student

Tutor (College Students)- Grove City College, PA (August 2009-December 2011)Provided indvidualized instructor in music theory and solfeggio for music education undergraduates.

Work Experience

Percussion Instructor- Somerset High School, Somerset, PA (Summer 2011-Present)Plan and lead small group percussion sectionalsConduct and lead large group rehearsals

Marching and Brass Instructor- Somerset High School, Somerset, PA (Summer 2007-Present)Teach individual summer woodwind and brass lessonsLead small group brass sectionals

Music Student Assistant- Grove City College, Grove City, PA (2009-Present)Help with secretarial duties in the music department officeOrganize and sort music for college ensemblesCooridinator for the small group ensemblesTutor students in music theory and solfeggio

Leadership President of National Association of Music Education (MENC), Grove City ChapterPresident of Signature- A Women s Fine Arts Service GroupVice-President of Grove City College Wolverine Marching BandStudent leader of Grove City College Crimson Brass- Brass QuintetStudent leader of Grove City College Cantita- Woodwind QuintetStudent leader of Grove City College French Horn Ensemble

College Activities Active Member, National Association for Music Education (MENC)Active Member, Pennsyvania Collegiate Music Educators Association (PCMEA)Active Member, SignatureEnsembles: Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Crimson Brass, Cantita (woodwind quintet), Horn Ensemble, Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Grove City College SingersParticipant of Pennsylvania Intercollegiate BandActive Member of Fellowship of Christian Educators (FCE)

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