My teaching experience began during my training at Western Michigan University with three semesters of pre-internships. I also sought teaching experiences outside of my school, including church choirs, student-led ensembles, and private voice lessons.
After graduating, I decided to take a brief hiatus from the podium and pursue a lifelong desire to live overseas. In order to continue working in a classroom, I chose to accept a position teaching English in The Republic of Korea.
1.) Date: August 2010-Present
Employer: Suwon Science College, Suwon, South Korea
Job Title: English Professor
Job Description: I teach 10 classes of freshman and sophomores, focusing on expanding vocabulary and improving
conversational skills.
Contact: Dal-Pyo Lee, dplee@scc.ac.kr
2.) Date: August 2009-August 2010
Employer: LCI Kids Club Seocho, Seoul, South Korea
Job Title: English Teacher
Job Description: I taught elementary and middle school students English skills, focusing on grammar, conversation,
and writing skills. I was also required to write a short musical to perform at graduation.
Contact: Benjamin Schultz, bschultz@gmail.com
3.) Date: August 2008-December 2008
Employer: Jenison Public High School, Jenison, Michigan
Job Title: Intern Choral Director
Job Description: Under the supervision of Mr. Leslie Rowsey, I selected repertoire, led rehearsals and sectionals,
taught sight reading and music theory, and conducted the high school ensembles in concert.
Contact: Leslie Rowsey, lrowsey@jpsonline.org
4.) Date: September 2007-August 2008
Employer: Oshtemo United Methodist Church, Oshtemo, Michigan
Job Title: Choral Director
Job Description: I was responsible for rehearsing the ensemble and conducting them during the service each week. I
also wrote and directed an Easter Cantata.
Contact: Suzanne Kornowski, oshumc@tm.net
4.) Date: January 2006-August 2008
Employer: Children’s Music Workshop, Stevensville, Michigan
Job Title: Music Director
Job Description: I auditioned and cast each student with the help of the show’s director and choreographer. I taught
all of the music and coached vocals for both ensemble pieces and solo numbers.
Contact: Kim Kidd, kimkidd@comcast.net
