Jessica Kendall
Teaching Artist
RESUME
Professional Goals
I am most interested in teaching Primary and Elementary General Music up through grade six. However, I would love and be comfortable teaching any level of Orchestra or Choir. Children should be given a strong foundation in music education beginning at an early age. Music is something that all students can and should have in their lives, and thusly should be provided with not only the opportunity to make music, but a quality educational experience. Music is more than an art. It can be an invaluable asset in developing a child's mind, feelings, and behavior.
Education
Anticipated Bachelor of Science in Music Education
Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA)
May, 2016
Major: K-12 Choral, General, and Instrumental Music Education. Applied Voice.
Diploma
East Allegheny High School (North Versailles, PA)
June, 2012
Professional Memberships
NAfME: National Association for Music Education/ PMEA: Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
2012 - present
collegiate member
Mu Phi Epsilon, Professional Music Fraternity
2013 - present
2015 Secratary, Active Member
Pittsburgh Golden Triangle Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association
2013 - present
collegiate member
ASTA: American String Teachers Association
2014 - present
collegiate member
Awards and Honors
Teaching
Experience
Front Ensemble Instructor
East Allegheny High School (North Versailles, PA)
2012 - present
Duties: I serve as the main instructor of the front ensemble of the EAHS competitive Marching Band, and Indoor Percussion Unit.
Music Specialist
The Dance Company for the Performing Arts (North Versailles, PA)
2015 - Present
Duites: I am working with the owner to develop, and teach a preschool music program at the studio to be combined with preschool introductory dance.
Service Learning Scholar/Teacher
Providence Family Support Center (Pittsburgh, PA)
Fall 2013- Spring 2014
Duites: As a Service Learning Scholar, I taught almost weekly preschool music lessons to children ages 2-5, as well as organized the trips and graded papers of the university students that assisted in the lesson.
Teaching Aide
Logan Middle School (North Versailles, PA)
2010 - 2012, Summer
Duties: During daily one-hour lessons over a three-week period, the beginning orchestra students have introductory lessons to get them playing. I would assist the director in helping students establish good habits and technique during lessons.
Recipient
Opus II Sinfonettia Senior Membership Scholarship
2012, May
Recipient
EMCOR Higher Education Scholarship
2012 - present
Recipient
McKeesport Music Club Annual Scholarship
2012, July
Member
National Honor Society
2010 - 2012
Work
Experience
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Monroeville, PA)
Fall 2012 - present
Duites: Customer Service, Nook services, setting up displays, stocking, organizing, zone maintenance, cashiering.
Desk Aide
Duquesne University, Office of Residence Life (Pittsburgh, PA)
Fall 2014 - present
Duites: Monitoring residents entering and exiting the building, signing in guests, tending to Resident communications and needs.
Team Member
Arby's Resturant Group (White Oak, PA)
2010 - 2012
Duties: Working Drive-Through, customer service, handling money, preparing orders, training other team members in various work stations.
Additional Teaching
Activities
Conference Assistant
Early Childhood Initiative Professional Development Conference
2013, June
Duties: Served as a monitor for sessions, aided in set-up and teardown before and after the conference, served as Clinician Liaison, video recorded sessions, provided general assistance, and attended sessions.
Clinician
Seton Catholic School Students Visit to Duquesne University
2014, June
Duites: When students grades 4-6 from Seton Catholic School came to visit Duquesne University, I lead them in a warm-up/welcome movement activity session.