EDUCATION
UNIVERISTY OF NORTHERN COLORADO – School of Performing and Visual Arts May, 2011
• Bachelors of Music Education with K-12 Licensure

TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS
• Colorado Initial Teacher License in Music K-12
• Completed 80 hours of volunteer work with children in summer camp programs such as the City of Northglenn recreation camp
• Obtained a Colorado Department of Education K-12 Licensure in instrumental and choral music education
• Won the 2006 -2009 ‘Down Beat’ Award for Best College Symphony Orchestra
• Instructed by the 2005-2009 ‘Down Beat’ Award winning Jazz professors

INTERNSHIPS
KEPNER MIDDLESCHOOL-6th-8th grade Sub/Teaching Assistant
Denver, CO Jan. 2011 - Mar. 2011
• Critiqued student assignments and performances in an inner-city school environment
• Developed innovative curriculum for classroom instruction using Colorado education standards
• Worked closely with Non-English speaking students using bilingual lesson plans
• Organized and planned music fundraising events for student fieldtrips, band uniform purchases, and instrument maintenance
• Established positive rapport within the community by working alongside parents
• Performed clerical duties including large copy assignments, email communications and data entry

RALSTON VALLEY HIGHSCHOOL- 9th-12th grade Sub/Teaching Assistant
Arvada, CO Oct. 2010 - Dec. 2011
• Assisted with music program budgeting including planning, allocating and tracking funds
• Developed custom instruction and communication methods for different student learning styles
• Directed over a 90 student music ensemble using imaginative teaching methods to engage students
• Promoted parent awareness and involvement regarding student behavioral concerns
• Created student concert event flyers and class lesson plans using Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office suite

COTTONCREEK ELEMENTARY Sub/Teaching Assistant
Westminster, CO Aug. 2010 - Oct. 2010
• Constructed student activities for young children to promote and introduce musical concepts
• Attended Orff teaching seminars to sharpen teaching methods focusing on singing, dancing, and use of percussion instruments
• Instructed students with special needs and adapted lesson plans accordingly
• Collaborated with school administration and faculty for student development tracking

EXPERIENCE
McCADDON CADILLAC Detailer/Porter
Boulder, CO October 2011-Pesent
• Responsible for auto detailing, lot maintenance and car preparation for customer purchases
• Performed courier services for auto parts deliveries and transporting vehicles between dealerships
• Stocked new auto parts and conducted quarterly inventory ensure sales database consistency
• Provided courtesy shuttle services for customers to and from the dealership
• Lead project to recycle legacy computer hardware, including dismantling and wiping company data from the systems

CHAIN CONSTRUCTION – Residential remodeling Contractor Apprentice Denver Metro Area May 2004 - Present
• Assisted with job planning, design, and layout of residential basements, bathrooms and kitchens
• Involvement in all phases of construction including framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall and finish work
• Stocked materials and organized project tools to add efficiencies to work processes

JAMES HARDIE SIDING CENTER Installer
Commerce City, CO May 2007 - Aug. 2007
• Provided face-to-face customer service which included product education and service recommendations
• Prepared tools and materials to create efficiencies and streamline work processes
• Installed various residential siding products and exterior home finishes using a wide range of power tools