Teaching Experience

Galena City School District (2023–2025). Music Teacher.

• In consultation with school administrators, develop a comprehensive, place-based music program for students in grades PreK–12
• Provide quality, developmentally appropriate classroom music instruction to students in grades PreK–12

Private Music Studio (1995–present). Horn, Violin and Fiddle Teacher

• Provide quality individual and group musical instruction to students ages 5–adult

University of Alaska Fairbanks (2017–2023). Adjunct Professor, Horn

• Provide quality musical and technical instruction to horn students in Department of Music
• Instruct undergraduate Music Education students in horn as a part of Brass Methods class, including developing appropriate curriculum and rubric in coordination with other instructors

University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Music Academy (2017–2023). Horn and Fiddle Instructor

• Provide quality musical and technical instruction to student musicians ages 12–18
• Coordinate and rehearse small ensembles and sectionals, including selecting appropriate literature and rehearsing students to performance level

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (2021–2023). Substitute teacher.

• Provide quality instruction and manage classroom environment in the absence of a regular teacher, primarily for music classes in grades 5–12

Young Native Fiddlers (2012–2019). Fiddle Teacher (2012–2019), Instructional Coordinator (2013–2014)

• Teach fiddle lessons to Alaska Native students ages 7–12
• Coordinate individual music lessons to meet the needs of students, parents, teachers and schools
• Process invoices and ensured timely payment of instructors

Institute of Reading Development (2002). Reading Teacher

• Teach reading skills to classes of up to 30 students ages 4–adult from an established curriculum
• Effectively communicate classroom expectations to parents and students

Seattle Youth Symphony, Marrowstone in the City (1999–2001). Horn Instructor

Provided quality musical and technical instruction to horn students ages 10–14

Performance Experience

Folk and Traditional fiddle (2005–present)

• Various bands and festivals in mid-Atlantic US and Alaska

Horn and violin (2011–2023)

• Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, Opera Fairbanks, various musical theatre organizations

Horn and Wagner tube (1999–2001)

• Oper Bonn and Stadttheater Giessen