Sara Minton

Resume

Objective

To obtain a Music Teacher position, general elementary music preferred.

Education

University of Florida - Gainesville, FL

BM of Music in Music Education

State-NCATE-Approved in Music K-12

Graduation May 2009

Terry Parker High School - Jacksonville, FL

Graduated May 2005

School Music Teaching Experience

· Internship (February 2009 – April 2009)

Duval Fine Arts Academy - Gainesville, FL

o Taught general music and world drumming courses to K-5 students

· Internship (January 2009 – February 2009)

Middleburg High School - Middleburg, FL

o Taught music courses including keyboards, guitar, and chorus

· Field Experience (February 2008 – March 2008)

Eastside High School - Gainesville, FL

o Taught choral pieces and techniques to a high school choir

· Field Experience (September 2007 – November 2007)

PK Yonge Developmental Research School - Gainesville, FL

o Taught weekly general music lessons to second and fourth grade students

Other Music Teaching Experience

· Loft Choir Director (January 2009 – present)

University United Methodist Church – Gainesville, FL

o Direct rehearsals and performances during services for this adult choir

· Maranatha Choir Director (August 2007 – present)

Maranatha Choir Assistant (August 2006 – August 2007)

UF Wesley Foundation – Gainesville, FL

o Direct rehearsals, performances, and annual tour for this student choir

· Preschool Choir Director (August 2002 – May 2005)

Arlington United Methodist Church – Jacksonville, FL

o Led weekly music sessions for a group of fifteen preschoolers

Musical Experiences

· University Choir (August 2006 – December 2008)

Women’s Chorale (August 2005 – May 2006)

University of Florida – Gainesville, FL

· School of Music Study Abroad Program (May 2008 – June 2008)

Salzburg, Austria

Membership and Involvement

· Florida Music Educators Association

· MENC – The National Association of Music Education

· Collegiate Music Educators National Conference

Other Employment and Leadership

· Program Assistant (March 2008 – present)

Assistant Troop Leader (January 2006 – March 2008)

Girl Scouts USA Community Development Program – Gainesville, FL

o Planned meetings for several troops for at risk girls in low income areas

· Upper Room Staff (August 2006 – present)

UF Wesley Foundation at University United Methodist Church

o Organized and executed student events

· Day Camp Counselor (summers 2005, 2006, 2007)

EcoEd Resources – Jacksonville, FL

o Led students in a science day camp focusing on marine biology

· Nursery Staff (April 2002 – June 2005)

Arlington United Methodist Church – Jacksonville, FL

o Aided in arts and crafts, story telling and music while watching children

· Geometry Tutor (August 2004 – May 2005)

Karen Schuler – Jacksonville, FL

o Helped a high school freshman understand geometry

· Leadership Positions

o Co-Captain of a recreational soccer team (August 2003 – May 2005)

o Girl Scout troop secretary and treasurer (September 2002 – May 2004)

o Church youth Leadership Team (August 2002 – May 2005)

Honors and Awards

· University of Florida Cum Laude

· University of Florida Dean’s List and President’s List

· Golden Key International Society Induction

· Terry Parker High School Valedictorian

· Girl Scouts USA Gold Award recipient

References

· Mr. Rob Hyatt

Music Teacher – Duval Fine Arts Academy

hyattrp@gm.sbac.edu

· Mrs. Merrie Luke

Choral Teacher – Middleburg High School

mlluke@mail.clay.k12.fl.us

· Dr. Timothy Brophy

Music Education Professor – University of Florida

tsbrophy@ufl.edu

· Dr. Russell Robinson

Music Education Professor – University of Florida

rlrob@ufl.edu

· Rev. David Fuquay

Director – UF Wesley Foundation

dave@gatorwesley.com

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