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Present Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School K-8 General Music 2011-2015 Danube International School Vienna: Vienna, Austria; Pre-K-7 Music Teacher  Permanent contract  Participated in school's successful PYP Verification, October 2012  PYP Category 1, 2 and 3 training, MYP Experience, Managebac computer program experience writing numerous PYP unit plans with colleagues  Implemented and oversaw both DISV's elementary after-school choir program and its recorder ensemble; organized numerous private voice and instrumental lessons for students throughout the school  Work closely with colleagues to develop weekly school assembly musical presentations using PYP units as a guide 2009-2011 American Community Schools Athens: Athens, Greece; K-5 Music Teacher  Developed a curriculum, along with benchmarks and scope and sequence, to be permanently used by ACS; Moodle computer program writing experience  Wrote article and cover story in school magazine “Ethos” about the benefits of having choreographed, technology based concerts for kids 2006-2009 John Hardin High School: Kentucky, USA; 9-12 Arts and Humanities/Assistant Band Director  Raised standardized test scores from 80.61 to 92.68 within first 2 years of teaching class  Worked during and after school with Marching, Pep, Jazz and Concert Bands; helped coordinate schedules, plan and attend weekend competitions and All-State functions

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Jan. 2002-May 2003 Colorado State University; Masters in Music Education and Instrumental Conducting • Graduated with Honors (GPA 3.8) • Inducted into Pi Kappa Lambda, School of Fine Arts National Music Honorary Society • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Pep Band Director, Assistant Marching Band and Concert Band Director • Won prestigious Concerto Competition in February 2003; Performed Weber’s 2nd Concerto • Obtained Level One Kodaly Certification Aug. 1999-Dec. 2001 University of South Carolina; Bachelors of Music Education • Drum Major of USC Marching Band, an immensely rewarding leadership experience • Member of elite USC Wind Ensemble Aug. 1997-May 1999 University of Louisville; Worked toward Bachelors of Music Education

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