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Elizabeth Steckling

531 South Allen Lane, Arlington Heights, IL 60005


(847) 337-7410 | ethomson@bu.edu | http://lizsteckling.weebly.com
E D U C A T I O N

Boston University, Boston, MA

Master of Music in Music Education January 2015

University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

Bachelor of Music Concentrate: Voice (Soprano) May 2009


T E A C H I N G

L I C E N S U R E

I N F O R M A T I O N

MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Education Licensure)


Test 01: Communication and Literacy Skills (passed)
Test 16: Music (passed)


January 11, 2014





March 1, 2014

Licensure Status: Massachusetts PreK-12 Music Teaching Preliminary License April 22, 2014

T E A C H I N G

E X P E R I E N C E

Student Teacher | W e l l e s l e y H i g h S c h o o l , W e l l e s l e y , M A 2 0 1 4

Host Teacher: Dr. Kevin McDonald, High School Choral Director


Conducted 240 students during the Fall Acatober a cappella Concert which included Brooks Brothers,
Song Sisters, Concert Choir, Keynote Singers, and Rice Street Singers
Evaluated singers and adapted lesson plans to address concerns for each individual choir
Organized and led sectional rehearsals for all voice parts
Designed work sheets and activities for Complete Musician (high school general music) class

Host Teacher: Mrs. Katie Dexter, K-5 General Music and Choral teacher
Taught, rehearsed, and conducted a song with the 5th grade chorus
Designed and led lesson plans based on state and national music standards
Utilized a smart board and incorporated technology into lessons

Host Teacher: Mr. Mike Driscoll, Director of Choirs


Observed concert choir and advanced choral classes
Led warm-ups, ta-ka-di-mi sight-singing exercises, and developed lesson plans for teaching repertoire


Student Teacher | H u n n e w e l l E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l , W e l l e s l e y , M A 2 0 1 4


Music Intern | Brookline High School, Brookline, MA


Music Teacher | T a r t t s D a y c a r e C e n t e r , B o s t o n , M A

2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4

Created a music curriculum for newborn, toddler, and preschool students utilizing Dr. Edwin Gordons
Music Learning Theory
Integrated cross curricular learning into music activities

Assessed the music learning needs of a first grade class in an urban school
Constructed and taught a unit on vocal exploration and singing voice development

Organized and led all music and theater clubs and activities
Served as Team Leader and activities coordinator
Handled day to day operations in this therapeutic boarding school for girls with social and behavioral disorders
Filed daily and weekly reports detailing student progress and behavioral concerns

Designed developmentally stimulating lessons for music classes for students ranging from
early childhood through high school

2014


Music Intern | D e v e r E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l , B o s t o n , M A 2 0 1 2
Host Teacher: Mrs. Angela Mantie, K-5 General Music Teacher

Residential Coach | L a k e H o u s e A c a d e m y , F l a t R o c k , N C 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2

Private Voice and General Music Teacher | C h i c a g o , I L A r e a 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 1 2

Conducted private and group lessons in eight different locations


Provided newsletters to parents with information about the class and home enrichment
Organized recitals and concerts for students to showcase their learning
Licensed Kindermusik educator

Developed a curriculum appropriate for children ages three to six


Conducted monthly choir performances
Informed parents of the progress of each student
Adapted class to accommodate children with behavioral issues

Led private voice lessons that ensured healthy vocal development


Counseled students on applying to and auditioning for college
Partnered with choir director to monitor students and promote student success


Cherub Choir Director | First United Methodist Church, Arlington Heights, IL 2009-2011


Voice Instructor | R o l l i n g M e a d o w s H S , R o l l i n g M e a d o w s , I L 2 0 0 9

P E R F O R M A N C E

E X P E R I E N C E

Private Study

Voice (Soprano)
Voice (Soprano)
Clarinet (8 years)
Cello (7 years)

Applied study
Applied study
Private Study
Private study

Dr. Lynn Eustis


Dawn Harris
Richard Pancratz
Lisa Lithall

Boston University
University of Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights, IL

Boston University Symphonic Chorus, Dr. Ann Howard Jones, conductor 2012
Performed: Orff Carmina Burana, Hindemith Lilacs Requiem, Ives Psalm 90,
Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem, Poulenc Gloria

University of Illinois Opera Chorus, Dr. Chet Alwes, conductor

2005-2009

Performed: Falla La Vida Breve, Puccini Madame Butterfly, Mozart Cosi fan Tutte,
Lully Armide, Catn Rappuccinis Daughter

University of Illinois Concert Choir, Dr. Chet Alwes, conductor

2005-2009

Performed: Mozart C Minor Mass, Corigliano Fern Hill, Durufl Requiem, Op. 9, Ubi Caritas,
Poulenc Quatre Petites Prieres, Faur Tantum Ergo


P R O F E S S I O N A L

M E M B E R S H I P S


National Association for Music Education (NAfME), National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Early Childhood
Music and Movement Association (ECMMA), American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), Technology in Music
Education (TI:ME)
A W A R D S

A N D

D I S T I N C T I O N S

Sigma Alpha Lambda: National Leadership and Honors Organization





2006
University of Illinois Music Department Achievement Award 2006, 2008

T E C H N O L O G Y

Microsoft Office Suite, iWork Suite, Smart Board, GarageBand, Noteflight, Sibelius, Finale, Audacity
O T H E R

I N T E R E S T S

Biking, Drama, Dance, Hiking, Skiing

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