Theresa Huiber Resume

Music Educator
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Objective
To obtain a music teaching position in a public school in order to serve students and their communities through
meaningful musical experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Instrumental K-12, May 2015
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Certification: Michigan Music Education (JQ), May 2015
Teaching Experience
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools, Galesburg, MI
Intern Teacher: January to May 2015
Led full ensemble rehearsals at high school and middle school level, coached chamber groups, led sectionals
Taught about musical form, world music cultures, secondary instruments, and music theory at high school level
Planned units for each class, connecting class materials to other subjects such as history and culture
Reviewed district curriculum and created lesson plans within its guidelines
Assisted in basic instrument repair and maintenance
Kalamazoo Kids in Tune: Communities in Schools, Kalamazoo, MI
Youth Development Worker: March 2014 to Present
Helped establish an El Sistema based program during its pilot years, working in a three way partnership between
Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Public Schools, and the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
Fostered the social/emotional health of students grades 1-5 through musical guidance and instruction
Designed a curriculum and taught a class about character development - facilitated student service projects
Managed students on field trips - meals, bussing, contact with parents, attendance and safety
Led and assisted in music lessons alongside members of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
Attended professional trainings about El Systema programs, assessment, and behavior management
Collaborated with coworkers to create lesson plans and schedules
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo area schools, Kalamazoo, MI

Pre-intern teacher: September to May 2014
Planned lessons according to mentor teacher guidelines; worked with a wide variety of students, grade levels, and
ensembles at five different schools: Mattawan Consolidated Schools (high school and middle school band), Portage
West Middle School (band), Kalamazoo Central High School (orchestra), Maple Street Magnet Middle School
(orchestra), and Schoolcraft Elementary (general).
Aided in setting up and hosting MSBOA festival
Private Studio Instructor, Kalamazoo, MI

Clarinet Teacher: September 2011 to present
Recommended specifically by my professors, sought out by students
Designed curriculum for individuals based on their needs, provided challenges that yielded growth as a musician
Work Experience
Pizza Hut, Kalamazoo, MI
Customer Service: May to August 2014
Trained five new employees on phones and cash registers to promote quality customer service and consistency in
store
Handled money in multiple cash registers, counted/checked delivery drivers money
Opened store regularly and maintained a sanitary and safe environment
Walmart, Grand Haven, MI
Third Shift Cashier, June to August 2013
Trained 2 new employees on cash registers, phones, and stocking to maintain a clean and friendly environment
Aided in storewide money collection and distribution
Michigans Adventure, Muskegon, MI

Lifeguard, June 2011 to June 2013
Obtained certifications in CPR and was audited regularly
Protected the safety of all guests in assigned pools or water rides
Documented rescues and injuries
Performance and Additional Teaching Experience
Coached sectionals at Comstock High School in Comstock, MI

Second place winner of WMU Chamber Music Festival in the Gale Force Wind Quintet, 2013
Toured with the Gale Force Wind Quintet, ran clinics at various schools in West Michigan
Volunteer Experience
Lamb of God Kalamazoo Oratorio, volunteer musician

Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra instrument petting zoo, volunteer
Kalamazoo Philharmonia, volunteer musician
First Congregational Church of Kalamazoo, volunteer musician
Sigma Alpha Iota - Beta Eta choir, event coordinator and volunteer musician
Honors and Awards

Evelyn Rose Hart scholarship for music education, 2011-2015
Clarinet studio scholarship, 2011-2015
College Band Directors National Association honors band nominee and participant, 2012
Professional Affiliations
Sigma Alpha Iota Beta Eta
Vice President of Membership and Recruitment, 2013
National Association for Music Education
WMU Collegiate Chapter 32
Advocate, 2013-2014
References
Donielle Hetrick
John Lychner
Woods Lake Elementary Site Coordinator
Music Education Intern Supervisor
Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo
Western Michigan University
269-779-1032
269-387-4628
[email protected]
[email protected]
Evan Pauken
Bradley Wong
Director of Bands
School of Music Director
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools
Western Michigan University
517-610-1388
269-387-4671
[email protected]
[email protected]

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Music Educator

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo area schools, Kalamazoo, MI

Private Studio Instructor, Kalamazoo, MI

Michigans Adventure, Muskegon, MI

Performance and Additional Teaching Experience

Coached sectionals at Comstock High School in Comstock, MI

Lamb of God Kalamazoo Oratorio, volunteer musician

Honors and Awards

Woods Lake Elementary Site Coordinator

Music Education Intern Supervisor

Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo

Western Michigan University

School of Music Director

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

Western Michigan University

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