Jason P. Cumberledge

 

Salisbury, MD 21804

Email  garthopus@hotmail.com

 

 

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in music education that will provide an opportunity to develop the musical skills and potential of the students.

 

EDUCATION

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - BS in Education, Music K-12 May, 2002

Salisbury University, MD - Graduate Credits

High School Diploma - Ford City High School, 1997

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2002-Present Band Director, Middle School, Maryland

·         Directed four Concert Bands and a Jazz Band, consisting of students grades 5-8.

·         Taught beginning instrumental music to 5th grade students.

·         Prepared students for district and regional band auditions.

2003-Present Private Music Instructor, Local Music Store

·         Gave individual instruction to students on band instruments.

 

2002       Student Teacher, East Pike Elementary School, Indiana PA

·         Taught K-6 grade students in general music classroom.

·         Created and implemented lesson plans for the curriculum.

 

2002      Student Teacher, Indiana Junior High School, Indiana, PA

·         Conducted and rehearsed Jazz Band and three Concert Bands.

·         Taught 7-9 grade students in individual and group instrumental lessons.

·         Designed lesson plans for the music curriculum.

 

2001       Elementary Band Internship,  IUP University School, Indiana PA

·      Taught 5-6 grade students in band rehearsals.

·         Taught and graded individual instrument lessons.

·         Observed elementary band setting.

 

2001        Pre-Student Teacher, Kittanning Sr. High School, Kittanning PA

·      Taught 9-12 grade students in music rehearsals.

·         Rehearsed concert repertoire with chorus sections.

·         Observed a high school chorus setting.

 

2001        Pre-Student Teacher, Lenape Elementary School, Ford City, PA

·      Taught K-6 students in general music classroom.

·         Assisted cooperating teacher in the design of lesson plans for the curriculum.

 

2002-2003    Director, Kittanning Fireman’s Band, Kittanning PA

·         Rehearsed PA-State Champion marching/concert band.

·         Conducted music performances.

·         Taught band repertoire to men ages 15 through 65+.

 

1999-2002       Drum Major Instructor, Ford City High School, Ford City PA

·      Assisted in the design of audition process for drum majors.

·         Instructed students in field conducting technique and drum major fundamentals.

 

WORK HISTORY

                                        2000 -2002      Summer Camp Staff, Family Psychological Consultants, Kittanning, PA

·      Supervised and interacted with children in summer camp setting.

·         Transported children on field trips.

·         Aided children with special needs.

 

1997-2000     Custodian, Divine Redeemer School, Ford City, PA

·      Maintained cleanliness of school grounds.

·         Instructed others in the use of industrial machines.

 

1997-2000       Substitute Director of Choirs, St. Mary’s R.C. Church

·      Conducted church choir in presentation of the church mass.

·         Rehearsed choir in preparation for church service.

 

1999       Electrical Assistant, JC Electric, Elderton PA

·      Installed wiring in commercial and residential settings.

·         Aided electricians in supplying electrical service to various job sites.

 

 

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

·         Composing and arranging music

·         Writing marching band field shows

·         County Teachers Association

·         Teacher Recruitment

·         Eastern Shore Band Director's Association (2002-Present)

·         Member of PCMEA, MSTA, and MENC (1999-present)

·         Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia - Chapter Treasurer (1999-2001)

·         IUP Performing Ensembles (1997-2001)

·         IUP Marching Band Section Leader (2000-2001)

·         St. Mary’s R.C. Church Cantor (1995-present)

·         Member of North American Saxophone Alliance (2001-present)