Laura Thieben CV
Laura Thieben CV
Laura Thieben CV
1103 SW 28th Street, Apt. 306 Ankeny, IA 50023 Education Master of Arts in Teaching, Music Education Drake University: expected completion May 2014 Master of Music, Bassoon Performance and Literature Eastman School of Music: 2006 Bachelor of Music, Bassoon Performance University of Georgia: 2004 Classroom Teaching Experience Student Teacher: Norwalk High School, Lakewood Elementary School, Norwalk, IA: January-May 2014 Teach instrumental music in multiple settings: high school band, middle school band, elementary band, high school jazz band, and high school percussion ensembles Teach small group lessons at all age levels and assess individual student progress Create supplemental materials to assist student learning Collaborate with instrumental music teachers regarding curriculum and desired student outcomes Consult with mentor teachers and supervising teacher regarding teaching techniques Organize and implement the High School Solo & Ensemble Festival Assist with implementing the Middle School Large Group Festival, Middle School Solo & Ensemble Festival, and Middle School Jazz Festival Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports program (Lakewood Elementary only) Travel with the high school jazz band to off-site performances Guest Clinician: Prairie Ridge Middle School, Ankeny, IA: October 2013 Assisted instrumental music teachers in identifying and selecting potential bassoon players Guest Clinician: Indian Hills Junior High, West Des Moines, IA: May 2013 Assisted instrumental music teachers in identifying and selecting potential bassoon players Practicum Student, Valley Southwoods Freshman High School, West Des Moines, IA: SeptemberDecember 2013 Taught instrumental music in both large group band and small group lesson settings Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding curriculum and teaching techniques Practicum Student, Indian Hills Junior High, West Des Moines, IA: April 2013 Coached a middle school jazz ensemble Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding curriculum and teaching techniques Practicum Student, Saydel High School, Saydel, IA: April 2013 Coached a high school jazz ensemble Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding curriculum and teaching techniques Mobile: 706-394-6890 E-mail: [email protected]
Practicum Student, Olmsted Elementary School, Urbandale, IA: December 2012 Taught 4th grade general music lessons Reinforced students' prior knowledge of recorder fingerings and applied it to a new song Visually assessed student ability to play correct fingerings and rhythms on recorders Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding curriculum and teaching techniques Practicum Student, Hanawalt, Hubbell, and Windsor Heights Elementary Schools, Des Moines, IA: October-December 2012 Taught small group instrumental music lessons Assessed individual student understanding of musical concepts Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding curriculum and teaching techniques Practicum Student, Prairieview School, Waukee, IA: September-November 2012 Taught 9th grade instrumental music Assessed large group performance of musical skills Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding curriculum and teaching techniques Substituted for mentor teacher during a faculty development absence Substitute Teacher: Southeast Polk Community School District, Pleasant Hill, IA: February-April 2011 Implemented lesson plans as designated by regular classroom teacher Performed additional duties as required, such as supervising lunch Substitute Teacher: Carlisle Community School District, Carlisle, IA: February-April 2011 Implemented lesson plans as designated by regular classroom teacher Performed additional duties as required, such as supervising lunch Part-time Faculty: University of South Carolina-Aiken, Aiken, SC: January 2008-December 2010 Taught World Music o Curriculum: an introductory course for undergraduate non-music majors covering the culture and music of seven non-western cultures o Created hands-on performance labs in which students composed and performed short pieces in the style of each culture studied o Wrote, administered, and evaluated formative assessments to measure student learning Taught Applied Bassoon o Instructed individual student in advanced bassoon technique and performance o Trained student in basic reed-making techniques o Prepared student for recital and jury performances o Evaluated student performances and measured improvement of musical skills o Assessed all woodwind performance exams o Performed on faculty recitals