Stefanie

EDUCATION
B.M.E. Bachelor of Music Education-K-12 Instrumental
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire, December 2011
• GPA: 3.6/4.0
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching: Cottage Grove Middle School: 9775 Indian Boulevard, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
August 29, 2011 – January 20, 2012
• Obtain full teacher responsibilities for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band
• Lead small group lessons for all instruments
• Attended teacher workshops, parent-teacher conferences
• Worked with 8th grade advisory group associated with the W.E.B. (Where Everyone Belongs) program

Pre-Teaching Practicum: Menomonie High School: 1715 5th Street West, Menomonie, WI 54751
April – May 2011
• Assist in classroom responsibilities
• Teach freshman and senior bands

Private Lesson Teacher May 2007 - Present
• Teach music lessons to elementary and middle school students
• Provide lessons for clarinet, saxophone, flute and piano

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony February 2011 – April 2011
• Section Coach
• Model professional rehearsal and performance behavior
• Assist with sectionals

Blugold Marching Band September 2007 – December 2010
Drum Major: May 2009 – December 2010
• Conduct band during practices and performances
• Demonstrate marching fundamentals and observe sectionals
• Clarinet player for two years

Reading Partners, Eau Claire, Wisconsin September 2008-May 2010
• Volunteer weekly by reading to elementary students
• Lead students in learning activities and games

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Lifeworks Personal Support September 2011 – Present
• Personal support for boy with autism
• Assist with homework, household chores and participate in activities such as exercise or museum visiting

Nanny May 2011 – September 2011
• Daily care of two girls ages three and seven

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Service Center September 2009 – May 2011
• Cashier for one year, supervisor for one year
• Offer assistance to students with various campus needs by answering questions and selling tickets to campus events

Cascade Bay Water Park – Eagan, MN June 2003 – August 2010
• Certified in water park lifeguarding, first aid, CPRPR and AED

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
UW-Eau Claire 2011 Student Conductor Competition Winner – Symphony Band
Blugold Marching Band Atherton Award – Fall 2010
Alpha Lambda Delta – Academic Excellence during first year of college
Academic Distinction – 5 Semesters
Deans List – Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011
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PROFFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Collegiate Music Educators National Conference (CMENC)
• September 2008 – Present
• Attended Wisconsin Music Educators Conference in Madison, WI