B E T H D. P U E N T
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
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OBJECTIVE
To work remotely as an educator or as a call center representative
EDUCATION
Master of Music East Carolina University 1988
Emphasis in Music education Greenville, NC
Bachelor of Science in Music Education Olivet Nazarene University 1984
Graduated Cum Laude Kankakee, IL
Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honorary)
30 credit hours of Continuing Education Courses at Ball State University (1994, 2004); Vander Cook College of Music (1999, 2004, 2009, 2012); and Indiana Wesleyan University (2009)
EXPERIENCE
Contact Tracing October 2020-Present
Worked remotely from home as an investigator for the Indiana State Department of Health to make inbound and outbound calls to collect data about those who had the COVID 19 illness
2020 Census July 2020-October 2020
Traveled to homes in many different communities to collect confidential information for the U.S. Census
Southern New Hampshire University July 2018 - Present
I teach 8-week Music Appreciation classes to undergraduate students online.
Ivy Tech Community College Jan. 2017 – Present
Gary, Indiana
I teach Music Appreciation classes online and onsite in Valparaiso and Gary.
Music of Oz Music Studio April 2016 – Present
Crown Point, Indiana
I teach private piano and flute lessons to students once a week ages 5-50.
Indiana Wesleyan University 2016-2019
Merrillville, Indiana
Taught 5-week Music and Art Appreciation classes to undergraduate students online and onsite.
Crown Point Christian School Aug. 2016-Dec. 2016
St. John, Indiana
Taught general music to grades Pre-K-8. Directed 3 middle school choirs.
District 168 of Illinois 2008-2016
Sauk Village, Illinois
Taught general music to grades 3-5. Prepared students for celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month. Directed the choir with performances in December and in the Spring.
Hanover Community School Corporation 2007-2008
Cedar Lake, Indiana
Taught general music to grades K-5. Prepared, rehearsed and performed major musicals throughout the year.
Marion Community Schools 2002-2007
Marion, Indiana
Taught general music to grades K through 5. Prepared, rehearsed and performed one major musical during the school year.
Northern Wells Community Schools 2001-2002
Ossian, Indiana
Taught general music to grades K through 5. Prepared, rehearsed and performed two major musicals during the school year.
Tippecanoe School Corporation 1996-2001
Lafayette, Indiana
Taught general music to grades 1 through 5 using the C.L.A.S.S. school philosophy.
Prepared, rehearsed and performed three major musicals each school year.
St. John’s Riedman Memorial School 1994-1996
Hartford City, Indiana
Taught general music to grades K through 6. Prepared, rehearsed and performed two major musicals each school year.
Liberty Christian School 1988-1989
Anderson, Indiana
Taught general music to grades Pre-K through 6. Instructed music appreciation to grades 7 and 8. Led a choral group for grades 7-12.
Auditioned and directed a select show choral ensemble grades 2 through 6.
Directed a hand chime choir for grades 7 and 8.
Portage Christian School 1984-1986
Portage, Indiana
Taught general music to grades K through 6. Prepared, rehearsed, and performed two major musicals each school year. Directed instrumental music to grades 5 through 12.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Directed enrichment choral ensembles for grades 4 and 5 at Marion Community Schools, Northern Wells Schools, Tippecanoe School Corporation and District 168 of Illinois. These choirs performed at various community functions.
Prepared choral ensembles for the Indiana Music Educator’s Association’s “Circle the State” festival.
GRANTS
January 2006
Received a $500.00 grant from SHOPA Kids in Need Foundation to build dulcimers with 3rd graders and then taught them how to play the dulcimers.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Judged for the ISSMA piano/vocal competition
Volunteer flutist with the Hobart Community Band
Professional flutist with the Lafayette Citizen’s Band in Lafayette, Indiana
Provided private piano and flute lessons to students of various ages and abilities.
Have played in hand bell choirs as well as directed hand bell choirs.
Have directed multiple children’s church choirs.
LICENSE INFORMATION
Indiana Teacher’s License, Master’s Level, Music K-12.
Illinois Teacher’s License, Master’s Level, Music K-12
REFERENCES
Available upon request.