Jill Kemmerer
Allentown
Summary
Experienced music teacher dedicated to cultivating a positive learning environment and promoting student confidence. Skilled in collaborative curriculum integration and effective communication with parents and colleagues, driving successful music programs and fundraising initiatives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Parkland School District
Allentown, PA
08.2000 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student musical understanding.
- Facilitated individual and group instruction in various music genres and techniques.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate music programs within broader educational curricula.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate music education across other subjects.
- Developed performance opportunities to enhance student confidence and musical skills. Including co-directing the Parkland Elementary Honors Chorale
- Utilized technology and software to enhance music instruction and student engagement. Including being awarded a Keystone Innovator Award for technology integration.
- Led professional development workshops. Topics include book studies, folk dancing, classroom environment, using Garage Band software to create practice tracks for students.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom strategies and instructional best practices. Mentees include Anna Rosack, Jim Tully, Lauren Kostovick, as well as several past employees in STV positions.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing tailored feedback for improvement.
- Pursued continuous professional growth by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars related to music education trends and research findings. Including Orff-Schulwerk certification via Philadelphia University of the Arts.
- Promoted inclusivity within music program by designing accessible lessons and accommodating special needs students. Secured Parkland Foundation Grant to purchase adapted recorders and ukulele chord changers for students with physical limitations.
- Increased student participation in school performances by creating diverse musical opportunities for students of all skill levels.
- Organized fundraising events that successfully funded new instruments and equipment for music program.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating music games and hands-on activities into daily lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive network for student success in arts.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular music clubs, offering additional opportunities for students to explore their interests outside of the classroom setting. This includes a Ukulele club. I also mentored non-musical student clubs including Student Council and this fall I will be helping to mentor a Girls on the Run club.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Moraivan University
Bethlehem05-1999
Orff-Schulwerk Levels 1, 2, And 3 - Music Education
University of The Arts
Philadelphia07-2016
Skills
- Choral conducting
- Music theory
- Curriculum development
- Music tech integration
- Classroom management
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
Timeline
Music Teacher
Parkland School District
08.2000 - Current
Orff-Schulwerk Levels 1, 2, And 3 - Music Education
University of The Arts
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Moraivan University