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Assistant Professor of Instruction, Music Education and Student Teaching Coordinator Resume Leah Obrien Assistant Professor of Instruction, Music Education and Student Teaching Coordinator (608) 555-2741 leah.obrien@example.com linkedin.com/example/leahobrien Madison, WI 53703 STRENGTHS Placement Coordination Matched candidates, cooperating teachers, and supervisors thoughtfully. Partners gained clearer expectations, and placements moved with fewer surprises. Clinical Mentorship Observed teaching, shared direct feedback, and stayed present during difficult moments. Candidates left conferences with practical next steps. Program Organization Built dependable records, calendars, and procedures for field experiences. Colleagues came to rely on consistent follow through. Collaborative Teaching Connected faculty, school partners, and candidates around shared outcomes. Open conversation often solved issues before they grew. Instrumental Pedagogy Linked repertoire, rehearsal choices, and assessment with learner needs. Students received instruction that felt practical and purposeful. SKILLS Music Education Student Teaching Coordination Clinical Supervision Instrumental Music Marching Band Instrumental Arranging Performance Literature Foundations of Music Teacher Preparation Field Placements Program Assessment Accreditation Support Curriculum Development EC to 12 Teaching Recruitment and Retention LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 12.6 Years Clinical Music Education Coordinator, Assistant Teaching Professor at Lakeshore College (4.2 Years) Lecturer in Instrumental Music Education at North Ridge University (2.8 Years) Director of Bands, Music Educator at Prairie View School District (2.8 Years) Instrumental Music Teacher at Riverbend Public Schools (2.8 Years) SUMMARY Music educator and teacher preparation faculty professional with 10 years across EC to 12 instrumental teaching, collegiate instruction, clinical supervision , and music education program coordination. Holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, supported by graduate and undergraduate preparation in music education. Teaches foundations of music education , instrumental methods, arranging, performance literature, marching band techniques , and field experience seminars. Coordinates student teaching placements, mentors emerging educators, leads clinical seminars, and maintains clear communication with cooperating teachers, university supervisors, school partners, faculty, and education unit colleagues. Brings practical experience with curriculum design, assessment, accreditation evidence, recruitment, retention, program organization, and student support. Collaborative work with varied communities has strengthened teacher preparation processes and kept collegiate instruction connected with EC to 12 classrooms. EXPERIENCE Clinical Music Education Coordinator, Assistant Teaching Professor Lakeshore College August 2022 - Present Madison, WI Coordinates undergraduate field placements and clinical teaching across instrumental, vocal, and general music settings. Teaches core music education courses and seminars, supervises candidates, supports assessment and accreditation evidence, and contributes to recruitment, retention, and student support. Matched undergraduate candidates with cooperating teachers and supervisors across varied music settings. Taught foundations, instrumental methods, arranging, and field seminars through applied coursework. Led preplacement seminars that connected professional expectations with reflective instructional decisions. Supervised clinical teachers through observations, conferences, feedback, and documented growth plans. Maintained placement records and assessment evidence for accreditation review processes. Supported recruitment , retention , advising, and early intervention for candidates needing assistance. Lecturer in Instrumental Music Education North Ridge University August 2019 - May 2022 Eau Claire, WI Delivered collegiate instrumental music education instruction while mentoring preservice teachers and supervising student teaching . Connected methods coursework with field experiences, assessment cycles, peer teaching, and practical preparation for varied classroom and ensemble contexts. Taught marching band techniques , performance literature , arranging, and classroom teaching methods. Sequenced score analysis and rehearsal planning into supervised teaching demonstrations. Mentored preservice teachers through planning, management, assessment, and professional communication . Supervised instrumental music student teachers through school observations and evidence based conferences. Contributed candidate evidence to assessment cycles and curriculum alignment discussions. Organized pedagogy workshops and peer teaching labs for varied ensemble settings. Director of Bands, Music Educator Prairie View School District August 2016 - June 2019 La Crosse, WI Directed middle and high school instrumental programs while teaching across multiple grade levels. Led curriculum alignment, practicum mentorship, program logistics, assessment, family communication, and participation initiatives that supported coherent EC to 12 music experiences. Directed middle and high school instrumental programs across multiple grade levels. Built an EC to 12 sequence with district music colleagues and shared goals. Mentored practicum students through rehearsal planning, routines, assessment, and communication. Managed calendars, inventories, libraries, travel preparation, and ensemble logistics. Used recordings, rubrics, and student work to document musical growth. Partnered with families and counselors on recruitment and retention efforts. Instrumental Music Teacher Riverbend Public Schools August 2013 - June 2016 Green Bay, WI Taught beginning and intermediate instrumental music across EC to 12 settings. Built early career expertise in lesson design, rehearsal technique, assessment, classroom management, family communication, and support for university practicum observers. Taught beginning and intermediate instrumental music across EC to 12 settings. Planned standards aligned lessons for literacy, technique, listening, and expression. Coordinated sectional coaching for varied readiness levels and shared ensemble goals. Organized performances and family communication across multiple school sites. Modeled lesson preparation and reflective teaching for practicum observers. Shared instructional resources during district curriculum conversations with music colleagues. PROJECTS Clinical Teaching Placement System 2025 Reorganized placement records, communication routines, supervision documentation, and assessment evidence for undergraduate music education candidates across partner schools. Instrumental Methods Seminar Sequence 2021 Created sequenced seminars linking score analysis, rehearsal planning, teaching demonstrations, reflection, and feedback for preservice instrumental educators. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Doctoral Research Recognition, University of Wisconsin Madison, 2022 Outstanding Music Education Faculty Contribution, Lakeshore College, 2024 Excellence in Instrumental Program Development, Prairie View School District, 2019 EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education University of Wisconsin Madison GPA: 4.0 2022 Madison, WI Coursework: Music Education Research, Teacher Preparation, Program Assessment, Instrumental Pedagogy Master of Music in Music Education University of Minnesota Twin Cities GPA: 4.0 2016 Minneapolis, MN Coursework: Instrumental Methods, Curriculum Design, Music Assessment, Conducting Bachelor of Music Education University of Wisconsin Eau Claire GPA: 4.0 2013 Eau Claire, WI Coursework: Music Teaching Methods, Instrumental Performance, Arranging, Classroom Management CERTIFICATIONS Wisconsin Professional Educator License, Music 2025 Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education 2022 TECHNICAL SKILLS Music Education: Instrumental pedagogy, music teaching methods, music education foundations Teacher Preparation: Student teaching, clinical teaching, field based preparation Placement Coordination: Field placements, cooperating teachers, university supervisors Collegiate Instruction: Undergraduate teaching, seminars, methods courses Instrumental Curriculum: Marching band techniques, performance literature, instrumental methods Arranging and Repertoire: Instrumental arranging, score analysis, repertoire planning Supervision Practices: Observations, conferences, feedback plans Assessment Systems: Candidate assessment, performance rubrics, student work Program Administration: Placement records, calendars, procedures Accreditation Support: Evidence collection, review preparation, program documentation Recruitment and Retention: Prospective student events, advising, early intervention School Partnerships: Cooperating educators, education units, family communication SKILLS Music Education Student Teaching Coordination Clinical Supervision Instrumental Music Marching Band Instrumental Arranging Performance Literature Foundations of Music Teacher Preparation Field Placements Program Assessment Accreditation Support Curriculum Development EC to 12 Teaching Recruitment and Retention PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS National Association for Music Education, professional member Wisconsin Music Educators Association, professional member College Music Society, professional member LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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