Musician. Teacher.
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Philosophy
As a music educator committed to student-centered and inclusive instruction, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to communities by supporting students through meaningful, culturally responsive music-making.
Through my experiences at George Mason University, my student teaching placements, and my work as a performer and private teacher, I have developed strong skills in lesson planning, classroom management, and building positive relationships with students. I create predictable routines and set clear expectations, so students feel secure and ready to learn. When behavior challenges arise, I respond with firm guidance using restorative justice, helping students understand the situation while giving them space to participate in finding a solution.
I am passionate about creating a classroom environment where every student feels welcome, valued, and capable, and I hope to do that wherever I go.
Student Lesson Plans
Below are examples of lessons executed during student teaching
2nd Grade Lesson Plan 9-12 Lesson Plan
2nd Grade Lesson
"Lavendar's Blue/Just Like Me"
Secondary Ensemble Rehearsal
"Stargazer"
Reflection
In the 400-level classes I have taken, there have been many links to what I learned and what I was able to apply in the classroom. Between understanding different levels of literacy and its application to music education, I have been able to teach in a variety of ways that help students with special abilities. English language learners benefit from music literacy as the same processing that helps decode words and sounds is used to learn music notation and auditory skills. Linguistically, English language learners have a comparatively more difficult time understanding rhythmic concepts, which makes the Gordon Rhythm technique more effective than using regular numerical descriptions of rhythms. This technique I have learned during student teaching, and will continue to grow by attending Orff-Schulwerk certification. Learning how to work with students with special abilities has also been an applicable skill during student teaching, and overall, the training in lesson planning and incorporating different learning techniques has made for a successful student teaching experience.