Rachel Stratton

989-954-9767—rachstratton1@gmail.com

I am a recent graduate with a passion for teaching music seeking a position that will allow me to share my love of
music with students. My past experience working with children and music has prepared me to begin my teaching
career.

Education
Alma College (Alma, Michigan)
Bachelors of Music in Music Education, December 2018
Major: Music Education

Teaching Development
Student Teaching
Big Rapids Public Schools (Big Rapids, MI) August-December 2018
● Observed and assisted in 6-12 bands
● Worked with students individually and in small groups
● Created and taught lessons to entire class

Big Rapids High School, Band Camp (Big Rapids, MI) August 2018
Assisted director as need for week-long band camp
● Observed and assisted the band director
● Led daily sectionals
● Assisted with marching technique

Pre-Student Teaching Placements

Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center (St Louis, MI) September-November 2017
● Observed and assisted in kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade music classes
● Taught two lessons

Breckenridge Middle School (Breckenridge, MI) September-November 2015

● Observed and assisted in 7th and 8th grade choir

Alma High School (Alma, MI) January-March 2015

● Observed and assisted in 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, and high school bands
● Led flute sectionals
● Worked one-on-one with flute students

Alma College, Center for Student Opportunity (Alma, MI)

Tutor September 2016-March 2017
● Assisted students with ear training
● Guided students through melodic and rhythmic dictation

Private Lesson Instructor

Piano Instructor September 2013-present
● Taught beginning pianists ages 5-13
Flute Instructor October 2015-present
● Taught high school flautists

Alma High School, Band Camp (Alma, MI)

Flute Instructor for week-long band camp July 2015-2017
● Led daily sectionals
● Assisted with marching technique

Rock Lake Christian Assembly (Vestaburg, MI)

Camp Counselor for children ages 6-18 June-July 2011-2015
● Supervised children
● Taught lessons and led classes

Work Experience
Alma College, Chapel Program (Alma, MI)
Student Ministry Coordinator January 2017-April 2018
● Helped to plan and organize Sunday evening worship
● Led praise band in weekly rehearsals

St. Louis First United Methodist Church (St. Louis, MI)

Worship Leader September 2016-August 2018
● Planned and organized music for Sunday morning worship
● Led praise band in weekly rehearsals
● Accompanied the church choir on piano

Alma College, Music Department (Alma, MI)

Kiltie Marching Band Manager January-December 2017
● Planned, coordinated, and managed the 2017 Alma College Marching Band Invitational
● Prepared materials for band camp

Rock Lake Christian Assembly (Vestaburg, MI)

Kitchen Assistant June-August 2015-2018
● Assisted in meal preparation
● Acted as manager when needed

Lifeguard June-August 2012-2016

● Supervised children at waterfront

Study Abroad
Kigali, Rwanda April-May 2016
● Created and organized trip though Alma College with two other students
● Observed, assisted, and taught in the music class of Kigali International Community School
● Attended all school functions and faculty meetings
● Experienced the culture