Caitlin Grubbe
Atlanta
Summary
Professional music educator bringing strong skills in lesson planning, curriculum development, and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues, adapt to changing needs, and achieve positive outcomes. Highly reliable with focus on fostering supportive and productive learning environment. Track record of fostering a love of music and cultural diversity in students at Trinity School and Hiram Elementary. Proven ability in leading ensembles and mentoring emerging talents. Effectively uses technology to enhance music instruction. Excels in communicating complex concepts in both oral and written forms.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
Trinity School
08.2017 - Current
- Teach general music classes for fifth and sixth grades
- Serve as the Carnegie Hall Trip Liaison
- Direct annual musicals
- Lead ensembles through Extended Programs - Instrumental Ensemble and Carnegie Choir
- Collaborative Artist for all School events
- Leadership Class mentorship through participation in outside events
Collaborative Artist
Georgia Youth Choir
08.2016 - Current
- Accompany weekly rehearsals and at least (4) performances annually
- Lead rehearsals in the event of the Artistic Director's absence
Music Teacher
Hiram Elementary
07.2010 - 06.2017
- Taught general music classes for grades K-5
- Provided opportunities for extracurricular music activities such as Chorus and various Instrumental Ensembles
- Mentored a student teacher from Jacksonville State University (2014)
Education
Master of Music Education - Choral And General Music Track
VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL07-2017
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, Music Education
Shorter College
Rome, GA12-2009
Skills
- Effectively uses best practices in teaching and learning to design and deliver instruction
- Creates an environment in which all children consider themselves musicians and develop a love of music
- Supports developmental benchmarks academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
- Incorporates cultural diversity through music curriculum
- Willingness to problem solve atypical situations
- Maintains accurate and comprehensive records
- Uses technology to enhance instruction
- Communicates comprehensively in oral and written forms
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Hartman Family Fund for Faculty Excellence
- PCSD Fine Arts Committee
- PCSD Writing Committee for TKES Music Student Learning Objective
- PCSD Curriculum Mapping and Development Committee
Certification
Certified Orff Levels I, II, and III
Timeline
Music Teacher
Trinity School
08.2017 - Current
Collaborative Artist
Georgia Youth Choir
08.2016 - Current
Music Teacher
Hiram Elementary
07.2010 - 06.2017
Certified Orff Levels I, II, and III
Master of Music Education - Choral And General Music Track
VanderCook College of Music
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, Music Education
Shorter College
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