ROBERT KAMEL

PERMANENT ADDRESS
5802 Emily Drive
Doylestown, PA 18902

CONTACT
rkamel413@gmail.com
(267) 885-5650

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a secondary band or elementary general music teacher.
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelors of Science in Music Education
3.41 GPA

University Park, PA
Graduation in May 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching in South Eastern School District
Fawn Grove, PA
Kennard-Dale High School
January 2014 May 2014
South Eastern Middle School East
Led rehearsals with middle and high school bands
Taught small group and individual instrument lessons
Collaborated with cooperating teacher in creating age/developmental stage appropriate
group/individual instrument lessons as well as repertoire curriculum
Conducted in districts spring concert
Fawn Area Elementary School
Taught K 4 general music lessons
Led fourth grade choir rehearsals and conducted choir at spring concert
Collaborated with cooperating teacher in developing teaching strategies that reflected
each grade levels differing emotional and developmental stages
Observed K 12 music curriculum development days
Observation and Teaching at Private, Quaker School
Lahaska, PA
Buckingham Friends School
May 2011 June 2011
Observed K 8 general music classes
Led small group vocal rehearsals with 8th grade students
Provided piano accompaniment during 8th grade choir rehearsals
CLARINET PERFORMANCE
Penn State Symphonic Band
University Park, PA
Soprano clarinet
August 2009 May 2011
section leader for one semester
Penn State Wind Ensemble
University Park, PA
Soprano clarinet
August 2011 December 2013
top concert band at Penn State
Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra
University Park, PA
Soprano clarinet, Bass clarinet
January 2012 May 2013
performed in Penn States 2012 Presidents Concert at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, PA
Penn State Chamber Orchestra
University Park, PA

Soprano clarinet
Fall 2011 and Fall 2013
Penn States select orchestra
Penn State Clarinet Choir
State College, PA
Soprano clarinet, Alto clarinet
August 2009 December 2013
arranged an excerpt of Ravels La Valse for clarinet choir
led clarinet choir in rehearsals and conducted in Fall 2013 concert
Clarinet Quartet
State College, PA
Soprano clarinet
August 2009 December 2013
performed in clarinet choir concerts, common hours, and
studio recitals
Pit Orchestra
University Park, PA
Soprano clarinet
November 2011
performed in Penn States production of Kiss Me, Kate
Open Air Theater at Washington Crossing
Titusville, NJ
Soprano clarinet
July 2012
performed in pit orchestra for production of Chicago
AWARDS AND HONORS
Jury Recognition, Spring 2012
Eleanor Beene Scholarship, Spring 2013
Performers Recognition Award, Fall 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Doylestown, PA
Crew Member
October 2014 - Present
Maintained high standards for food preparation, positive customer experience, and care
for restaurant as a whole
Created a positive working environment by empowering fellow co-workers
REFERENCES
Debora A. Smith
Penn State School of Music Student Teaching Coordinator
das54@psu.edu
(814) 312-3820
Matthew Barr
Band Director
South Eastern School District
barrm@sesd.k12.pa.us
(717) 382-4871 ext. 1862
Debra Dougert
Elementary General Music Teacher
South Eastern School District
dougertd@sesd.k12.pa.us
(717) 382-4220 ext. 4202