VICKY BRATCHER

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Tacoma, WA *****

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adxozi@r.postjobfree.com

Skills Summary

Have 30+ years’ experience working with children of all ages, as well as time management and organization skills. Received associate degree in music, and study flute as main instrument, also have some experience with violin, cello, saxophone, piano, and percussion. Knowledge of epilepsy, epilepsy first aid, and seizure genres/varieties. Some experience with Spanish and Hebrew.

Education

Sumner High School: Located in Sumner, Washington. Graduated 1992.

Tacoma Community College: Graduated with high honors 3.9 GPA. Received associate degree in music with a transfer, June 2021.

Pacific Lutheran University: Currently attending, 3.9 GPA. Main course of study: Music Education.

Experience

1992-1993. Kids Country. Daycare teaching assistant.

1999-2008. Homeschooled children for 8 years. Developed curriculum, gave instruction, assisted in learning, organized schedule plans, provided learning resources.

2006-2009. El Shaddai Ministries. Bonney Lake, Washington. Supervised by Vicki Biltz.

Played flute as part of a musical group for church. Required to write own musical part for repertoire performed based on chords and artistry of the other instrumentalists.

2009-2011. Jefferson Elementary. Tacoma WA. Classroom volunteer. Supervised by Michelle Anijo. Assisted in student learning, teacher tasks, and supervision.

9/2018-6/2021. Tacoma Community College. Tacoma, Washington. Supervised by Dr. John Falskow. Symphonic Band. Volunteered prior to enrollment. Played flute as a student 3/2019-6/2021.

August 2022. Epilepsy Foundation Camp Discovery. Volunteer Epilepsy Camp Counselor. Supervised by Kevin Koppes. Supervision, organize planning between events, leading campers to scheduled activities/meals/ med doses, take qualifying epilepsy first aid course, ability to identify various seizure types, ability to user a handheld transceiver.

August 2022-current. Epilepsy Foundation. Epilepsy Awareness Ambassador. Volunteer work assisting in raising funds and awareness for epilepsy using social media and representation. Take epilepsy course. Educate others about epilepsy. Provide resources for questions regarding epilepsy.

September 2021- Current. Pacific Lutheran University Flute Choir. Supervised by Dr. Jennifer Rhyne. Playing alto flute and concert flute.

September 2021-Current. Pacific Lutheran University Concert Band. Supervised by Dr. Ron Gerhardstein. Playing piccolo and concert flute.

Awards and Acknowledgements

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Award

Tacoma Community College Music Scholarship

Outstanding Musician Award 2021 (Tacoma Community College)

Pacific Lutheran University Music Scholarship

Provost Academic Scholarship

Certified in Epilepsy First Aid

Pacific Lutheran University Dean’s List acknowledgement

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