James Carlson: Music Educator, Human Service Advocate
James Carlson
175 Copse Road, Madison, CT 06443
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CERTIFICATIONS
State of Connecticut- Music Educator K-12, Certificate Number C------------
EDUCATION
University of Vermont (UVM), Burlington, VT December 2017
Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education
Shrewsbury High School, Shrewsbury, MA May 2013
National Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Music Educator/Live-in Residential Counselor, The Grove School, Madison, CT
October 2018-Present
• Taught and planned comprehensive curricula for Music program grades 7-12 for students with learning and emotional/behavioral deficits. Classes include: Music Theory, Ukulele, World Drumming, Jazz Ensemble, Pit Orchestra, Choir.
• Provided diversified instruction based in diverse learning disabilities and special education plans.
• Lived in dormitory as direct supervisor and counselor for 7-9 adolescents with learning and emotional/behavioral deficits on nights and weekends.
• Provided direct supervision and guidance over daily living activities, upholding of daily routines and expectations, behavioral accountability, academic assistance, and peer dynamics.
• Provided direct and frequent implementation of high-level behavior management and interventions.
• Provided daily reports of students’ academic and behavioral progress.
• Managed reliable and frequent flow of communication with students’ treatment teams, teachers and campus administrators.
• Responsible for consistent and frequent programming of extracurricular/ recreational activities such as a School of Rock club, Lego building club, and musical productions.
Unit Leader, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Ashford, CT 27 May 2018- 26 August 2018
• Created an environment of safety and support for a unit of three cabins (24 campers with serious illnesses ages 7-15, 12 staff and 10 volunteers) while overseeing all operations within the unit, and regularly checking in with staff and campers.
• Organized and facilitated unit activities for both campers and staff, working in close coordination with medical staff and residential staff to ensure the success of campers with varying levels of development and ability.
• Demonstrated high levels of flexibility, communication, creativity and behavioral management skills by splitting time amongst three cabins and supporting all campers with varying levels of behavioral needs, and supporting staff with feedback and encouragement.
Intensive Special Needs Paraeducator, John J. Flynn Elementary School, Burlington, VT
18 Dec. 2017- 25 May 2018
• Provided direct supervision and assistance for student in Kindergarten with Down Syndrome.
• Responsible for teaching of social skills and academic skills in the typical classroom, special education classroom and additional therapy settings.
• Responsible for assistance in teaching language and speech skills.
• Directly maintained student’s busy schedule and managed frequent transition times.
• Responsible for student’s toileting assistance/training and feeding assistance by giving nutrition through his G-Tube.
Student Teacher Intern, Harwood Union High School, Duxbury, VT Fall 2017
• Planned and taught comprehensive lessons in Music Theory and Band, for grades 7-12.
• Continually reflected and refined strategies to improve personal musicianship and effectiveness as a music teacher.
• Assisted sponsor teacher in administrative duties involved with being a classroom teacher
• Gained invaluable experience of working in the school setting.
Lead Counselor, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Ashford, CT Summer 2017
• Supervised and supported unit of peer staff members to oversee personal goals and goals for providing best possible experience for campers with life-threatening illnesses (ages 7-15).
• Assisted in overseeing entire unit of about 30 campers at a time, including keeping a schedule of camp activities and individual medical appointments within the camp day.
• Personally facilitated friendship building and activities for 8-10 campers at a time as a cabin counselor.
• Received extensive training in behavior management and cultural responsiveness, with extra material above that received by those being supervised.
Cabin Counselor, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Ashford, CT Summer 2016, 2015
• Facilitated friendship building for 8-10 campers (ages 7-15) at a time.
• Planned and carried out fun, creative camp activities (fishing, archery, music, etc.).
• Adhered to strict camp schedule of camp activities and individual campers’ medical appointments.
• Received extensive training in behavior management and cultural responsiveness.
Skills Counselor, LUK, Inc. Group Home, Fitchburg, MA Summer 2014
• Facilitated daily living activities and behavior management for clients aged 0-18 in state custody.
• Transported clients to extracurricular activities and appointments.
• Communicated with social workers about clients’ progress and strategies for behavioral improvement.
TREK (Teaching, Reaching & Experiencing with Kids) Counselor, LUK, Inc., Fitchburg, MA Summer 2013, 2014
• Facilitated adventure-based therapy activities like rock climbing and canoeing for clients on the Autism spectrum and clients with Down Syndrome.
• Transported clients to and from various activities throughout central MA.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Kitchen/Driver, Chicken Charlie’s, South Burlington, VT October 2016-present
• Back of house food prep work, dishwashing, delivery driving
UVM Work Study: Music Education Assistant, Burlington, VT Fall 2016-Spring 2017
• Administrative assistance, library cataloguing
UVM Work Study: Concert Band Librarian, Burlington, VT Fall 2014-Spring 2016
• Extensive library cataloguing of sheet music, copying, administrative assistance
Sales Associate, Michael’s, South Burlington, VT/Northboro, MA 2012-2013
• Cashier, sales floor assistance, excellent customer service
James Carlson
175 Copse Road, Madison, CT 06443
------------ Carlson.and.J------------
______________________________________________________________________________
CERTIFICATIONS
State of Connecticut- Music Educator K-12, Certificate Number C------------
EDUCATION
University of Vermont (UVM), Burlington, VT December 2017
Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education
Shrewsbury High School, Shrewsbury, MA May 2013
National Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Music Educator/Live-in Residential Counselor, The Grove School, Madison, CT
October 2018-Present
• Taught and planned comprehensive curricula for Music program grades 7-12 for students with learning and emotional/behavioral deficits. Classes include: Music Theory, Ukulele, World Drumming, Jazz Ensemble, Pit Orchestra, Choir.
• Provided diversified instruction based in diverse learning disabilities and special education plans.
• Lived in dormitory as direct supervisor and counselor for 7-9 adolescents with learning and emotional/behavioral deficits on nights and weekends.
• Provided direct supervision and guidance over daily living activities, upholding of daily routines and expectations, behavioral accountability, academic assistance, and peer dynamics.
• Provided direct and frequent implementation of high-level behavior management and interventions.
• Provided daily reports of students’ academic and behavioral progress.
• Managed reliable and frequent flow of communication with students’ treatment teams, teachers and campus administrators.
• Responsible for consistent and frequent programming of extracurricular/ recreational activities such as a School of Rock club, Lego building club, and musical productions.
Unit Leader, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Ashford, CT 27 May 2018- 26 August 2018
• Created an environment of safety and support for a unit of three cabins (24 campers with serious illnesses ages 7-15, 12 staff and 10 volunteers) while overseeing all operations within the unit, and regularly checking in with staff and campers.
• Organized and facilitated unit activities for both campers and staff, working in close coordination with medical staff and residential staff to ensure the success of campers with varying levels of development and ability.
• Demonstrated high levels of flexibility, communication, creativity and behavioral management skills by splitting time amongst three cabins and supporting all campers with varying levels of behavioral needs, and supporting staff with feedback and encouragement.
Intensive Special Needs Paraeducator, John J. Flynn Elementary School, Burlington, VT
18 Dec. 2017- 25 May 2018
• Provided direct supervision and assistance for student in Kindergarten with Down Syndrome.
• Responsible for teaching of social skills and academic skills in the typical classroom, special education classroom and additional therapy settings.
• Responsible for assistance in teaching language and speech skills.
• Directly maintained student’s busy schedule and managed frequent transition times.
• Responsible for student’s toileting assistance/training and feeding assistance by giving nutrition through his G-Tube.
Student Teacher Intern, Harwood Union High School, Duxbury, VT Fall 2017
• Planned and taught comprehensive lessons in Music Theory and Band, for grades 7-12.
• Continually reflected and refined strategies to improve personal musicianship and effectiveness as a music teacher.
• Assisted sponsor teacher in administrative duties involved with being a classroom teacher
• Gained invaluable experience of working in the school setting.
Lead Counselor, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Ashford, CT Summer 2017
• Supervised and supported unit of peer staff members to oversee personal goals and goals for providing best possible experience for campers with life-threatening illnesses (ages 7-15).
• Assisted in overseeing entire unit of about 30 campers at a time, including keeping a schedule of camp activities and individual medical appointments within the camp day.
• Personally facilitated friendship building and activities for 8-10 campers at a time as a cabin counselor.
• Received extensive training in behavior management and cultural responsiveness, with extra material above that received by those being supervised.
Cabin Counselor, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Ashford, CT Summer 2016, 2015
• Facilitated friendship building for 8-10 campers (ages 7-15) at a time.
• Planned and carried out fun, creative camp activities (fishing, archery, music, etc.).
• Adhered to strict camp schedule of camp activities and individual campers’ medical appointments.
• Received extensive training in behavior management and cultural responsiveness.
Skills Counselor, LUK, Inc. Group Home, Fitchburg, MA Summer 2014
• Facilitated daily living activities and behavior management for clients aged 0-18 in state custody.
• Transported clients to extracurricular activities and appointments.
• Communicated with social workers about clients’ progress and strategies for behavioral improvement.
TREK (Teaching, Reaching & Experiencing with Kids) Counselor, LUK, Inc., Fitchburg, MA Summer 2013, 2014
• Facilitated adventure-based therapy activities like rock climbing and canoeing for clients on the Autism spectrum and clients with Down Syndrome.
• Transported clients to and from various activities throughout central MA.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Kitchen/Driver, Chicken Charlie’s, South Burlington, VT October 2016-present
• Back of house food prep work, dishwashing, delivery driving
UVM Work Study: Music Education Assistant, Burlington, VT Fall 2016-Spring 2017
• Administrative assistance, library cataloguing
UVM Work Study: Concert Band Librarian, Burlington, VT Fall 2014-Spring 2016
• Extensive library cataloguing of sheet music, copying, administrative assistance
Sales Associate, Michael’s, South Burlington, VT/Northboro, MA 2012-2013
• Cashier, sales floor assistance, excellent customer service