Keturah Kuchinski

• Educates 500+ K-6th grade students in 26 classes per week in age-appropriate music theory and concepts
• Directs 30+ 5th and 6th grade students in hour-long beginner band rehearsals twice weekly
• Heads the Student of the Month committee, which rewards students for outstanding academics and behavior
• Interim head band director for 30+ 7th-12th grade students, which consists of directing rehearsals, teaching music and marching techniques, organizing parades, preparing for pep rallies and performing at high school football games and special events
• Develops daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments
• Uses technology in class to integrate technology and multimedia tools into music lessons and enhance student learning
• Organizes musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time
• Teaches students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape
• Familiarizes students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, dynamics, stead beat, compositions, and composers
• Leads instrumental students in playing simple ensemble songs
• Mentors struggling students with individualized approaches to enhance learning
• Administers assessments to determine student competency levels and develop individual learning plans
• Advises parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement
• Collaborates with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline

• Rehearses concert music with 15+ 10th-12th grade students by refining technical precision, intonation, expression, balance and dynamic contrast
• Improves student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics
• Applies various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
• Promotes group collaboration and best practices

January 7, 2023

• Worked with 10+ 8th and 9th grade students to improve key musical elements in their AMEA concert program, including phrasing, rhythmic precision, intonation and timing
• Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
• Optimized teaching strategies based on student performance and feedback

• Taught 150+ 10th-12th grade students concert music
• Prepared students for their Spring concert focusing on key musical elements such as intonation, phrasing, rhythmic accuracy and internalization, and active listening
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
• Selected music for Spring performances
• Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition
• Attended regular practices to hone skills
• Directed groups at rehearsals and live performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo
• Conducted four pieces in a full concert

• Prepared 500+ 3rd-5th grade students for their Spring musical by teaching music and choreography, as well as ageappropriate music theory and concepts, including dynamics, steady beat, melody and tempo
• Engaged in detailed lesson planning
• Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems
• Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among vocal sections

July 2022

• Engaged 30+ 10th-12th grade students in learning music
• Aided students in solidifying marching skills
• Assisted directors with making corrections to drill placements
• Collaborated with other camp instructors to promote continuity within each rehearsal
• Led groups of children safely through variety of band camp activities
• Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels

July 2020

• Instructed 70+ 9th-12th grade students in music, marching techniques and drill placements
• Helped students navigate each activity and rehearsal
• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to support student growth and learning
• Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions
• Provided extra help and support to struggling students to encourage success

July 2020

• Assisted 15+ 9th-12th grade students with music and marching fundamentals
• Helped the director make executive decisions for the halftime show
• Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions
• Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs

• Educated 16+ fifth grade students in music basics, including note reading, steady beat, tempo, dynamics and melody for course credit
• Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement
• Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
• Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
• Showed progressing knowledge and abilities by logging observations, teaching times and specific lesson plans for supervisor review

July 2019

• Led 40+ 9th-12th grade students through learning music, improving basic marching and setting drill placements
• Collaborated with other instructors to assure fluidity of the show
• Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students
• Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful

• Aided Beauregard choir director in teaching 20+ 6th-8th grade students vocal music basics, such as maintaining proper air support, pitch accuracy, and rhythmic accuracy, and furthering their All-State choir audition preparations for course credit
• Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with students
• Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
• Showed progressing knowledge and abilities by logging observations, teaching times and specific lesson plans for supervisor review

July 2018

• Supervised 20+ 9th-12th grade students by teaching halftime music
• Made corrections to marching form
• Set drill placements
• Assisted in writing drill
• Ran basic marching and music rehearsals
• Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs
• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to support student growth and learning
• Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful