Laura Stinson

Education	2008-2009	The University of Western Ontario 			
Bachelor of Education
- Intermediate/Senior Music and English

2004-2008	The University of Western Ontario 		
Honours Bachelor of Music Education (4 Year)
	- Minor in English

                             2009                     The Royal Conservatory of Music
                             Associate Diploma in Piano Performance

Additional
Qualifications June 2009             The University of Western Ontario
                           To be completed- English as a Second Language, Part I

Teaching 
Experience     April 2009             Oakridge Secondary School
                                                         Thames Valley District School Board		
                        Teacher, Music Placement, Intermediate/Senior
	- Provided direct instruction, evaluation, accommodations and modifications to two open grade 
	9 instrumental music classes
	- Attended professional development workshops, Oakridge Cultural Community meetings, 
	and assisted with after various ensembles 

                           December 2008 	South Secondary School
                    	Thames Valley District School Board                                                                                                                                                   
                        Teacher, Intermediate/Senior Music Placement Grade 9
	- Taught a complete theory unit of rhythm and meter including forms of summative and formative assessment, prepared students for playing tests, and conducted junior band in preparation of music night
	- Assisted with music night, accompanied the South School Choir and musical theatre class,  
	assisted individual students with instrumental skill development,   in addition to classroom teaching

                           October 2008        Beal Secondary School
                            Thames Valley District School Board	
                        Teacher, Intermediate/Senior English Placement Grade 11
                                       -Observed and took part in parent-teacher interviews and attended staff meetings
	- Implemented formative and summative assessments through a three week novel study unit
	- Assisted and coached the Improvisation Team, and provided piano accompaniment for 
	multiple musical theatre rehearsals

                           2005-Present        Independent Piano Studio
                        Private Piano Instructor
                                           -Mentor young children in piano, theory, composition, chording, ear training and listening
                                           -Organize differentiated lesson plans for each student, weekly
                                           -Develop and implement a comprehensive and progressive curriculum for each student
                                           -Create meaningful opportunities for students to perform 

                           2001-2004          Camp Kwasind Christian Camp			
                        Camp Counselor and Program Facilitator 
	    - Responsible for safety and well being of 8-10 young children
	    - Facilitate activities and organize a schedule for the cabin throughout the day

Volunteer
and Other
Work Experience
		2009	          Save a Family Plan
		Office Volunteer

	 	2009	          South Secondary School
			          Thames Valley District School Board
		Musical Theatre Production of A Chorus Line

		2009               Faculty of Education
			          The University of Western Ontario
		Musical Theatre Production of Urinetown
			 -Piano accompanist for pit band

		2008               Saunders Secondary School
			          Thames Valley District School Board
		Musical Theatre Production of Bye Bye Birdie
			-Piano accompanist for pit band

2007-2008	Notre Dame Catholic School
 London District Catholic School Board
		Classroom Volunteer
	- Junior and Senior Kindergarten
	- Assisted class teacher with student evaluation and classroom activities
 
	     	2007	          St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
			          London District Catholic School Board
		Student Assistant
                                            -Taught and assisted the grade 11 and 12 jazz band
                                            -Conducted jazz band in a music night
                                            -Chaperoned the music program band camping trip 
		
Teacher 
Related Skills
January 2009
Building Futures Workshop

Extracurricular
Activities and 
Other Interests
		2009                  Organized and facilitated the Faculty of Education Percussion Ensemble
		2008- 2009        Chair of the Faculty of Education Ad Hoc Committee
	             2008- 2009        Chair of the Faculty of Education Environmental Committee
		2008                  Assisted with the Beal Improvisation Comedy Club
		2008                  Rehearsal pianist for the Beal Musical Theatre Gala
		2007		Solo Piano Concert for Community of London
		2004- 2007        Member of the University of Western Ontario Chorale Choir
		2004-2006         Supporter and team member in the Relay for Life: Walk for Cancer
		2001                  Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation Leadership candidate 
	
Awards and 
Scholarships
		2004-2009        Deans Honour List
		2007	            Kiwanis Music Festival Scholarship ($100.00)
		2004	The University of Western Ontario Entrance Scholarship ($1500.00)
                          2004                 London District Catholic School Board, 
                          2004                 Monsignor Feeney Scholarship for Fine Arts ($1000.00)