Teaching Portfolio

A GLIMPSE INTO MR. SMITH

Rehearsal of Blue Ridge Saga by James Swearingen, digging into blend, balance, and unifying articulation styles.

This is from Third Grade General Music, reviewing triple meter and the dotted half note by labelling and decoding a mystery melody.

In Progress

Rehearsal Excerpt

Detailed Lesson Plan

Below is my philosophy of music education. Goals for students in music class, and the root of pedagogical choices can be found in this statement.

Outlined in this resume is my formative training, along with experiences in music teaching, performance, and intersecting research projects.

View examples of the work produced by my students, demonstrating their progress and achievements under my guidance.

Here are some examples of how effective my teaching is, based on student learning outcomes!

Student Feedback is imperative to growth as a teacher, and here are some examples of how it felt like to be a student in my classes!