RACHEL NIEWIADA

0-10736 Lovers Lane NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 (616) 446-6733 niewiadr@mail.gvsu.edu http://rachelniewiada.weebly.com/

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a music educator where I can create a warm, welcoming classroom environment that promotes a desire to learn and provides the tools necessary for each individual student to succeed.

CERTIFICATION
Secondary (K-12) Music Education, State of Michigan First Aid Adult, Child and Infant CPR

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI Bachelor of Music Education Vocal/Choral Emphasis Graduated: April 2014 GPA 3.700

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

Forest Hills Central and Northern Middle Schools, Central Woodlands, Ada, MI Winter 2014, Grade Level: 6th-8th Conducted 7th & 8th grade choirs for Winter Clinic and Gala Planned and led various weekly warm-ups Facilitated music in a cross-categorical classroom for students with special needs Pine Island and Stoney Creek Elementary, Comstock Park, MI Fall 2013, Grade Level: 2nd-5th Assisted teacher in managing the classroom Establish and executed a classroom management plan Planned and taught lessons Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI Winter 2013, Grade Level: College Conducted womens ensemble for Spring Concert Directed sectionals Led warm-ups

Evergreen Elementary, Allendale, MI November, 2012, Grade Level: 2nd Planned and taught interactive movement lessons involving instruments Led large group in music activities Grandville Middle School, Grandville, MI May, 2012, Grade Levels: 7th- 8th Collaborated with lead teacher to prepare students for choral festival Modeled proper singing techniques for students Helped organize fundraiser for choir trip Cummings Elementary, Grandville, MI May, 2012, Grade Levels: Kindergarden-3rd Welcomed students into the classroom Supported teacher in managing the classroom Assisted teacher with modeling correct fingerings of instruments

OTHER WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Camp Director, Elementary Theater Program Grandville Community Education Summer 2011, Grade Levels: 1st- 7th Supervision of camp counselors Staged production of final performance Selected monologues and skits Responsible for making props and costumes Camp Counselor, Elementary Theater Program Grandville Community Education Summers 2009-2010, Grade Levels: 1st-7th Led small groups in theater activities Monitored safety and wellness of students Prepared and supported students in the making of props and costumes for performances Private Voice Lessons Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 2011-Present, Grade Levels: 6th-College Grand Valley State University Choir Wardrobe Manager 2011-2013 Managed wardrobe for five collegiate choral ensembles Uccellos Italian Restaurant April 2010- Present Trainer, Server, and Hostess

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ACDA- American Choral Directors Association 2011-Present Attended State, Regional, and National Conferences CMENC- Collegiate Music Educators National Conference 2010-2014 Volunteered at and attended Michigan Music Conference

ACTIVITES
Senior Recital, November, 2012 Collegiate Choirs, Select Womens Ensemble, University Arts Chorale, and Cantate Chamber Ensemble, 2009-Present Performed for Opera Grand Rapids, February 2012 College and High School Musicals, 2008-2010 Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Summer 2007 Interlochen Fine Arts Camp, Summer 2008 MSVMA State Honors Choir, 2005-2009, performed at DeVos Performance Hall and Hill Auditorium at University of Michigan

REFERENCES
Pam Kriekard 6-8 Music Educator, Forest Hills, MI pkriekard@fhps.net Cell: 616-634-7171 Jeanette Doehring K-5 Music Educator, Comstock Park, MI jdoehring@cppschools.com Cell: 616-516-6926 Ellen Pool Director of Choral Activities, GVSU poole@gvsu.edu Work: 616-331-2572 Barry Martin Music Education Field Coordinator, GVSU martinb@gvsu.edu Cell: 616-443-7594 Dennis Schultz College of Education Field Coordinator, GVSU schultde@gvsu.edu Cell: 616-796-2680