Education
Eastern Michigan University (EMU)
** Graduates May 2019**
Majors
- Instrumental Music Education (K-12 certified)
- Secondary English Language, Literature and Writing Education (6-12 certified)
Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Music Education GPA: 3.68
- Bachelor of Arts GPA: 3.87
- EMU College of Education Dean’s List, 2017 to 2018
Hope College (HC)
Majors
- Piano Performance, Music and English Education
Accomplishments
- Hope College Dean’s List, 2013 to 2015
- Hope College Distinguished Artist Award, 2013 to 2015
- Arts Editor and staff writer, The Anchor, Hope College’s student-run news paper, 2013 to 2015
- Music Director and DJ, WTHS 89.9, Hope College’s student-run radio station, 2013 to 2015
- Brother of the Hope College Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
Schoolcraft College
Majors
- Liberal Arts transfer agreement/early college dual enrollment
Accomplishments
- Schoolcraft College Dean’s List, 2010 to 2012
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, 2010 to 2012
Specialties
- Primary Instruments: Piano (Classical/Jazz/Pop), Trombone, Guitar, Voice (alto/mezzo soprano).
- Secondary Instruments: Organ, Harpsicord, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, French Horn, Percussion, Violin, Cello, Bass.
- Ensembles: HC Women’s Choir, HC Wind Ensemble, HC Chamber Ensembles, EMU Symphonic Band, EMU Marching Band, EMU Jazz Ensemble/Combos, EMU Trombone Choir/Women’s Trombone Quintet.
- Language Arts: Tutoring, revision, English as a Second Language support.
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, Huron Valley Schools
Muir Middle School, Country Oaks Elementary – Milford, MI – 2019
Group Piano instructor Evola School of Music – Canton, MI – 2018 to Present
Private Piano/Trombone instructor Self Employed – 2013 to Present
Guest Conductor Hope College Concert Band – Holland, MI – 2014 to 2015
Elementary Music Practicum Teaching Holland Elementary – Holland, MI – 2015
Music Theory and Aural Skills Tutor Hope College Learning Services – Holland, MI – 2014 to 2015
English Tutor, Learning Assistance Center Schoolcraft College – Livonia, MI – 2011 to 2012
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Employment History
Mustang Racing Technology, Inc.
2013 to 2018 – Plymouth, MI
Administrative Assistant. Created company forms, documented company processes, issued company purchase orders, submitted purchase requisition forms, and processed payments for client accounts.
Jimmy John’s
2015 to 2018 – Ypsilanti, MI
Person In Charge (PIC). Managed shifts, audited opening and closing paperwork, counted and deposited company funds.
Related Experience
Private Accompanist, EMU
2018 to Present – Ypsilanti, MI
Rehearses with instrumentalists and vocalists individually and in client lessons. Coaches clients in performance confidence, practice strategies, and execution of musical elements.
Orchestra Librarian, Hope College
2014 to 2015 – Holland, MI
Prepared ensemble parts, copied bowing and conductor notes into music, audited music scores for the college.
Professional Affiliations
- National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
- Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA)
- Michigan Education Association (MEA)
- Michigan Council for Teachers of English (MCTE)
References
For professional references, please contact me directly at aghastin66@gmail.com.