K A U I R G A U S T I N E RESUME OBJECTIVE
MUSIC EDUCATOR
****.*********@*****.***
Gibsonia, PA 15044
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
Strong Work Ethic
Mastery of
Instrumental/Vocal
Techniques
Dedication
Understanding
Patience
Lesson Planning
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE /
MUSIC EDUCATION –
SOPRANO VOICE
Duquesne,
University,
Pittsburgh, PA
2017-2021
AWARD
S Dean’s List –
2018-20
Certificate for
NSLS – 2018
4 Semi-finalist
vocal medals
2012-15
Music is important for creativity, collaboration, and expression. I am a music teacher who strives to provide the students with a safe environment. I was a Dean’s List student who participated in musical electives and I have and still continue to show determination towards every challenge.
STUDENT TEACHING
Marshall Elementary and South Fayette High School / Jan – Apr 2021
§ Taught and observed strings lessons for grades 3-5 with Mrs. Sarah Klicker
§ Taught and observed high school concert and audition choir as well as piano lessons, music theory class, and directing the musical with Mrs. Chris Elek
§ Use of technology through teaching in-person and online
§ Creating lesson plans and accommodating for those with needs
§ Motivating Students
PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT
PRYC, Gibsonia, PA / June 2017 - 2020
• Created and led music lessons where students had the opportunity to sing, improvise, and play elementary instruments.
• Learned behavioral management and de-escalation techniques and focused on safe environments for children
• Taught basic skills, such as reading, language development, communication skills, and crafting.
• Worked with students with needs such as, language delay, cerebral palsy, and those on the autistic spectrum. PRIVATE VOCAL TEACHER / ASSISTANT
MYSELF, Gibsonia, PA / September 2018 – Present
• Create and organize lesson plans for each student.
• Teach vocal lessons to students ages elementary-college.
• Use visual skills, breathing and posture techniques, and analogies in order to relate to students and provide a way to teach students who all learn differently
Musical Accomplishments
Mastery of basic skills on strings, band, percussion, and piano instruments. Mastery of advanced skills with Voice. 4 medals and certifications from Kean Quest
Section leader in Pappert Women’s Chorale
Was a part of Voices of Spirit, Pappert Women’s Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, Jacquelynn Ware’s PYCO choir, Voces Solis Summer Singers A part of NAFME, PMEA, ACDA, and NSLS
Directed individual study with Dr. Whitcomb researching urban settings, elementary general settings, and elementary choir settings.