KRISTEN U. FAUST
Atlanta
Summary
Highly motivated Music Educator with a solid foundation in musical pedagogy and expertise in teaching various instruments. Offering exemplary communication skills to design engaging lessons to promote lasting experiences through learning.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
Various Elementary PK - 5 Schools
01.1993 - Current
- Employs principles of Orff Pedagogy through singing, kinesthetic exploration, hands-on experience with Orff instruments, percussive and non, melody making, and rhythmic development
Advisory Committee
Urban Youth Harp Ensemble (UYHE)
12.2023 - Current
Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee and Ad-Hoc Committee Member
American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA)
07.2019 - 05.2021
First Vice-President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA)
07.2020 - 01.2021
STRINGS INSTRUCTOR
Charles R. Drew Charter School
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Developed a 4th/5th-grade string orchestra program through community partnerships with the East Lake Foundation and GA State University School of Music and provided violin instruction to third-grade students through the Sound Learning Program
MUSICIANSHIP TEACHING ARTIST
The Atlanta Music Project, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Reinforced practical skills and knowledge in music reading and theoretical competency while developing SEL skills to encourage positive growth in students with limited access and resources to the arts
Education
B.M.E. - Music Education
Jacksonville University
04-1991
Orff Schulwerk Certification - I, II, & III
GASuzuki Violin Teacher Training - I
Emory University
Skills
- Planning lessons
- Choral ensemble instruction
- Concert coordination
- Orff instruction
- Playing techniques
- Parent involvement
- Student instruction
- Singing instruction
Accomplishments
- Directed the Centennial Place Elementary Orff Ensemble, Earl Klugh, Christmas concert, The Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech, 2009
- Teacher of the Year, Centennial Place ES, Atlanta, GA, 2006-07
- Teacher of the Year, John Love ES, Jacksonville, FL, 1997-98
Leadership Experience
- First Vice-President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA), 07/01/20, 01/01/21
- Team Lead, Drew Charter School, 5 years
- Cooperating Teacher, GA State pre-intern music majors
- Grant Recipient, Save the Music Foundation, Received grant to start a violin program at John Love ES
Timeline
Advisory Committee
Urban Youth Harp Ensemble (UYHE)
12.2023 - Current
First Vice-President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA)
07.2020 - 01.2021
Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee and Ad-Hoc Committee Member
American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA)
07.2019 - 05.2021
STRINGS INSTRUCTOR
Charles R. Drew Charter School
01.2012 - 01.2016
MUSICIANSHIP TEACHING ARTIST
The Atlanta Music Project, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012
MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
Various Elementary PK - 5 Schools
01.1993 - Current
B.M.E. - Music Education
Jacksonville University
Orff Schulwerk Certification - I, II, & III
Suzuki Violin Teacher Training - I
Emory University
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