Sandra Polcyn
Ripon,WI
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Instructor eager to impart love of music as well as history, instrumental techniques and performance experiences to students. Accomplished in designing and implementing diverse music lessons for students. In-depth knowledge of instructional theories and practices. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Certified in Wisconsin to teach Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Music Instructor
Ripon College
Ripon, WI
08.2005 - Current
- Familiarize students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempos, beats, compositions and chords.
- Teachmusic appreciation, history and fundamentals to musicians of varying skill levels.
- Develop strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
- Guide and instruct music students in music theory and instrument playing.
- Mentor struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
Band Director
Ripon Area School District
Ripon, WI
08.2000 - 06.2022
- Assessed musicians in grades 9-12 and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Planned concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
Band Director
Green Lake School District
Green Lake, WI
08.1989 - 07.2000
- Assessed musicians in grades 5-12 and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Planned concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
Band Director
Wauzeka School District
Wauzeka, WI
08.1987 - 07.1989
- Assessed musicians in grades 5-12 and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL06.2003
Bachelor of Music - Instrumental Music Education
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI06.1987
Associate of Science -
University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley
Menasha, WI05.1983
Skills
- Fundamentals and History
- Performance Coaching
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Instructional Strategies
- Woodwind Instruments - Double reed specialist
- Student Teaching Supervision
Performance Organizations
*Beaver Dam Area Orchestra - Principal Oboist, English Horn, and Bassoon
*St. Catherine of Siena Church - Pianist and Organist
*Ripon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble - Bassoonist
*Ripon College Orchestra - Bassoonist
*Ripon Area Churches - Substitute Pianist and Organist
Timeline
Adjunct Music Instructor
Ripon College
08.2005 - Current
Band Director
Ripon Area School District
08.2000 - 06.2022
Band Director
Green Lake School District
08.1989 - 07.2000
Band Director
Wauzeka School District
08.1987 - 07.1989
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Music - Instrumental Music Education
Lawrence University
Associate of Science -
University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley
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