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Teaching/Directing Experience

Golf School District 67 - Morton Grove, IL
PreK-8th General Music Teacher and Choir Director
(August 2023 - Present)

  • Teach PreK–4 music at Hynes Elementary School with Kodály and Orff methodology

  • Lead 5-8 music program at Golf Middle School in composition, production, piano, guitar, and hip-hop

  • Direct choir program of 80+ students across grades 3–8

  • Secured grant funding for classroom instruments (ukuleles, keyboards)

Golf School District 67
Niles North Vocal Jazz

Niles North High School - Skokie, IL
Assistant Vocal Jazz Director - "Sound Check"
(August 2025 - Present)

  • Direct the SATB vocal jazz ensemble "Sound Check"

  • Lead students in developing the vocal jazz tone

  • Focus on building vocal technique and ear training

Children's Theater of Winnetka
"Cinderella" - Music Director
(Spring 2025)

  • Music directed two full casts of 80+ students (grades 3–8), teaching vocal technique and up to 3-part harmony

  • Auditioned over 120 students and collaborated with directors on casting and creative decisions

  • Rehearsed and conducted pit orchestra from the keyboard during dress rehearsals and performances

Children's Theater Winnetka
Winnetka Community House

Winnetka Community House - Winnetka, IL
"A Christmas Carol" - Music Director
(Winter 2024)

  • Led music direction for two full casts with performers of all ages, providing vocal coaching and serving as rehearsal pianist

  • Played principal keyboard and conducted performances from the piano

Golden Ticket Production
"9 - 5", "Mama Mia" - Music Director
(Summer 2023, Summer 2019)

  • Music directed casts of 20+ adult performers for Mamma Mia (2019) and 9 to 5 (2023), teaching harmonies and ensemble vocals

  • Collaborated with director, choreographer, and production board on auditions, scheduling, and show logistics

  • Conducted backstage vocals and stepped in as an understudy and ensemble performer when needed

Golden Ticket Productions
Wilmette Junior High School

Wilmette School District 39 - Wilmette, IL
5th-8th Choir Director and General Music Teacher
(August 2019 - June 2023)

  • My responsibilities included teaching four choirs and general music classes at the 5th-8th grade level. I traveled between both Highcrest Middle School and Wilmette Junior High School.

  • Adapted both choir and music classes to remote learning and hybrid learning environments

  • Aligned curriculum vertically to create a cohesive 5th-12th grade choral experience for students. Worked collaboratively with administrators, the creative arts department, and teachers at New Trier High School.

The Music Room - Palatine, IL
Private Voice, Piano, Guitar/Ukulele Instructor and Guitar Technician
(July 2012 - June 2023)

  • 2012–2014: Worked on the sales floor and as a guitar technician

  • 2014–2016: Taught private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, and ukulele

  • 2016–2018: Returned intermittently as a substitute instructor and guitar technician while in school

  • 2018–2019: Promoted to Head Guitar Technician, overseeing instrument maintenance and repairs

  • 2021–2023: Rejoined as a private instructor, maintaining a studio of 20+ students

The Music Room
Des Plaines School of Music

Des Plaines School of Music - Des Plaines, IL
Private Voice and Piano Instructor
(May 2021 - July 2022)

  • Taught private piano and voice lessons to a studio of over 20 students, ranging from young beginners to adult learners

  • Provided individualized instruction in technique, repertoire, and musicianship tailored to each student’s goals and learning style

  • Substituted for other instructors in a variety of private lesson studios demonstrating flexibility across instruments, levels, and teaching styles

Academy of Music and Art - Westmont, IL
Private Voice and Piano Instructor
(March 2019 - July 2019)

  • Provided private piano and voice instruction to a small studio of 8 students, focusing on foundational skills and personalized repertoire

  • Assisted with subbing for additional private and group lessons as needed, adapting quickly to different teaching environments

Academy of Music and Art
Lisle Elementary School

Lisle Elementary School - Lisle, IL
Substitute Pre-K, 1st, and 2nd Grade
General Music Teacher
(February 2019 - July 2019)

  • Taught general music to Pre-K, 1st, and 2nd grade students using Kodály and Orff approaches

  • Collaborated with district colleagues to support implementation of standards-based grading in music

Oak Park and River Forest High School - Oak Park, IL
Substitute Band and Choir Director
(January 2019 - February 2019)

  • Directed the non-auditioned baritone choir, freshman band, and non-auditioned concert band

  • Led the school pep band for performances and events

  • Maintained continuity in ensemble instruction and classroom management during staff transition

  • Additionally subbed in general and special education classes during and after my paternity subbing.

Oak Park and River Forest High School
Glenbard East High School

Glenbard East High School - Lombard, IL
Choir and Hip-Hop Student Teacher
(August 2018 - December 2018)

  • Collaborated with the vocal music faculty in five different choir and the hip-hop production course

  • Conducted and rehearsed multiple ensembles including the Madrigals chamber ensemble, the Sorella chamber ensemble, and the musical chorus

  • Assisted in writing lesson plans and curriculum for the Hip-Hop Production course

"Students who are loved at home, come to school to learn, and students who aren't, come to school to be loved."

Nicholas Ferroni

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