Music Teacher Director
Resume:
Adrienne Leska
Brecksville, OH *****
*************@*****.***
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
*-* ***** ******* ***** Teacher
Buckeye Elementary School - Medina, OH
August 2018 to Present
1-6 Grade General Music Teacher (Full Time) beginning Fall 2020: Implementing student understanding through performance and creativity of their knowledge with the state standards and a wide variety of resources regarding the eight elements of music: Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Form, Timbre, Tonality, Dynamics and Texture.
7/8 Grade Choir and 4-6 Grade General Music for the first two years in position as part time. Teacher: give students the opportunity to express themselves through the process of creating, learning and understanding music through
aural, visual and kinesthetic instruction.
Buckeye Elementary School
Medina, Ohio
August 2018-Present
Freelance Voice and Piano Instructor
Hilliard Elementary School and Dover Intermediate School March 2015 to August 2021
Freelance Voice and Piano Instructor: Teach students fundamental techniques of the piano, and voice. Developing learning strategies based on instruction and from previous musical experience online through thumbtack and on-site. March 2015- August 2021 Long-Term Substitute: Provided general music instruction for K-4 grade students. Directed 4th Grade Honor's Choir and 2nd Grade musical. Instructed 5th grade flute and saxophone sectionals.
Hilliard Elementary School and Dover Intermediate School Substitute String Camp Movement Instructor
Hathaway Brown School
July 2019 to July 2019
Taught movement based off of meter, and rhythmic concepts in string camp music, to help students develop stronger skills on how to feel and express this element of music. Music Director
Brecksville United Methodist Church - Brecksville, OH October 2016 to July 2018
Shared a variety of styles in music, while directing the chancel choir, men's ensemble, women's ensemble, children's ensemble, and youth ensemble. Contributed hand-bell choir, and music board with leadership; provided opportunities for the music community to grow the church.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Westlake, OH
February 2018 to June 2018
Long-Term Substitute: Directed percussion, singing and movements for 5th and 6th grade general music classes. Taught orchestra, and percussion lessons within the school day. Columbus Intermediate School - Bedford Heights, OH September 2016 to November 2016
Long-Term Substitute - North Olmsted, OH
March 2016 to May 2016
Provided musical instruction for grades K-1 and 4-6th grade using movement, percussion, singing, and various instruments. Taught extra curricular 4-6th grade choir, band and orchestra. Pine Intermediate and Spruce Primary, North Olmsted, Ohio March 2016-May 2016
Education
Baccalaureate in Music in Music Education Choral
Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green, OH 2014
Anthony Wayne High School and Junior High
2014
Skills
• Teaching
• Early Childhood Education
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Management
• Writing Skills
• Dancing
• Organizational Skills
• Event Planning
• Special Education
• Experience Working With Students
• Communication Skills
• Marketing
• Presentation Skills
• Conflict Management
• Google Docs
• Experience with Children
• Program Development
Certifications and Licenses
PK-12 Ohio Music Resident Educator License
June 2019 to Present
This license will be transferred to the professional 5 year license in July 1st, 2022. First Aid Certification
Additional Information
Highly motivated, creative, and resourceful music teacher and choral director. Adept at bringing forth each student's personal best. Exceptionally skilled at positive productive relationships with colleagues,
students and parents. Committed to the highest levels of professional excellence.
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