Teacher Part Time

TEACHER - COORDINATOR

CAREER SUMMARY

My programs are designed around what children know and how they can be guided to meet requirements. I use a hands on approach were every class is based on achievements and monitored by student participation. By having a diverse curriculum the children are taught many different styles and techniques to become well rounded citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Teacher in the States of Nevada and Colorado • 10+ years teaching music in the public schools

• Ability to create lesson plans to make learning fun • Ensured safety of children

• Ensured daily program ran smoothly and in compliance • Detail oriented

• Good leadership, organizational and communication skills • Excellent problem solver and analytical skills

• Excellent work ethic • Positive and friendly

• Communicate openly with children’s parents about daily activities and behavior

• Worked at the 4-H Extension Program in Col. Springs, CO at the Fort Carson Army Base

WORK HISTORY

Instrumental Music Instructor, 1984 to Present

Private Studio – Carson City, NV

• Instruct instruments - Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba, and Piano

• Provide one-on-one attention to the student

• Work on ear training, scales, techniques, solos

• Help students by accompanying piano for there solo ensemble try out

• Prepare students for district music contests

• Tutor the basic elements of music with/without written material

Instrumental Music Teacher, 7/2018 to 10/10/2018

Vaughn Middle School Reno, NV

• 8th Grade Advanced Jazz Band, Advanced Band, Chorus, Mariachi, and Orchestra

• 7th Grade Mariachi, Orchestra

• Created curriculums - for all subjects

• Worked on setting up school concerts for the year

• Teach various instrumental groups while maintaining order in the classroom

• Teach one-on-one remedial lessons (before and after school)

Entrepreneur / Owner, 7/1999 to 6/2018

Neon Highlights sign co Col. Springs, CO

• Install signs on behalf of clients and make sure they are correctly placed and meet customer requirements.

• Fabricate and install small, medium, and large format signs, graphics, lettering for walls, doors, floors, windows, and vehicles

• Met with clients and visited job sites, collected information on job requirements, took field measurements and developed estimates for projects

• Managed business from start up to development of 52 accounts

• Specialize in making Neon Signs

Instrumental / Orchestra Teacher, 8/1996 to 6/1999

Eagle View Middle School Part Time, Col. Springs, CO

• Directed 6th grade beginning band

• Successfully recruited 22% of 5th grade students in the district

• Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group

• Helped create a new curriculum guide

• Assisted the high school Band Ensembles

• Established positive rapport with all students and staff

Colorado State University, 06/1996 to 8/2000

4-H Summer Program, Col. Springs, CO

• Established positive rapport with all students and staff

• Taught students cooperative learning to complete a group project

• Created a team atmosphere to promote self esteem

• Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group

• Helped create a curriculum guide for summer camp activities

Instrumental Music Teacher, 8/1987 to 6/1995

BelAir Elementary, Phoenix, AZ

• Directed 5th grade beginning band and orchestra

• Conducted multiple pieces on separate concerts

• Lead the 5th grade woodwind quintet

EDUCATION

Master of Music: Applied Music College Conservatory of Music 1984 University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH

Bachelor or Arts: Music Education 1982

DePaul University, Chicago IL

• 3.5 GPA

• Deans List

• Graduate Trombone Recital

CERTIFICATIONS

Nevada Teaching License K-12 Music 2018

Colorado Teaching License K-12 Music 1995

Arizona Teaching License K-12 Music 1987

Eagle Scout 1974

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

• Pueblo Symphony, Bass Trombone/Tenor Trombone 1998-current

• Pueblo Symphony Brass Quintet (Tuba) 2012-current

• First Presbyterian Church Orchestra/Brass Ensemble 2000-current

• Dixie Q Traditional Jazz Band (Trombone/Tuba) 2014-current

• Colorado Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band, Bass Trombone 1997-current

• Rocky Mountain Wind Symphony Tenor Trombone 2012-current

• Just in Time, Jazz Quartet, Bass Trombone, Canon City, CO 2000-2007

• Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Pit Orchestra 1999-2002

• Pueblo Municipal Band, Pueblo, CO 1998-2002

• Salt River Brass, Tenor Trombone, Phoenix, AZ 1988-1995

• Sun City Symphony Orchestra Tenor/Bass Trombone, Phoenix, AZ 1990-1991

• Carnival Cruise Lines, Tenor Trombone 1987summer

• Freelance Musician Tenor Trombone, Cincinnati, OH 1982-1987

• Freelance Musician Tenor Trombone, Chicago, IL 1979-1982

Roger Yunker • 1700 Franklin St. Carson City, NV 89706 • 719-***-**** • *******@*****.***

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