BRENT P.

BROWN
6382 Ohio St
Kent, OH 44240
Tel: (330) 388-5690
Email: brown.brent89@gmail.com

LICENSING CLASSIFICATIONS

Ohio Licensure: 4 Year Resident Educator Multi-Age (P-12)

Credential Number 20867107

Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 Passed
Praxis: Music Content Knowledge Passed

EDUCATION

Aug 2015 The University of Akron

to Akron, Ohio
May 2017 Master of Instructional Technology

Education focused on integrating 21st century technologies into the classroom.

Design and develop web-based learning systems for middle school music students
Create multimedia & hypermedia technologies for distance learning
In-depth look at the ADDIE model for Instructional Design
Extensive use of Google collaborative tools

Aug 2008 The University of Akron

to Akron, Ohio
Dec 2012 Bachelor of Music Education

I chose to attend The University of Akron's School of Music because of the program's
comprehensive education, the esteemed teaching staff, and my personal experience learning
from graduates of this music program.

Awarded Low Brass Scholarship 2008-2012

Performed with UA Symphonic Band as we premiered a newly commissioned band work
at the 2012 OMEA conference in Columbus, OH
Student taught in the Brunswick City School District with Mike Archinal and Jay
Wardeska

WORK HISTORY

Sep 2015 Music Instructor

to Woodsy's Music - Kent & Medina, Ohio; Green Intermediate School - Green, Ohio
Present
Each week, I meet with approximately 40 music students to instruct them in the technique
and theory for piano, trumpet, trombone, and tuba performance.

Educate students of all ages from Pre-K to Adult

Prepare middle school and high school students for Solo & Ensemble events
Prepare all students for annual music recitals, hosted by Woodsy's
Jul 2013 Band Director
to Leavenworth Unified School District #453
Jun 2015 Leavenworth, Kansas

In my first professional teaching role after graduation, I taught 5th grade General Music, the
6th grade Beginning Band, the high school Concert Band and the high school Intermediate
Band. I also assisted in all aspects with the 7th & 8th grade bands, high school Marching Band,
Pep Band, and Jazz Band.

Recruited 5th grade students for 6th grade Beginning Band

Daily use of iPads in Beginning Band and 5th grade General Music
Concert Band achieved a rating of "Excellent" - Kansas State Band Festival in 2014 &
2015
Operated sound system/announced for high school Baseball, Softball, and Soccer
games

Sep 2005 Piano Teacher

to Marty Hatcher's Piano Studio
Jun 2013 Ravenna, Ohio

My passion for teaching music began in my freshman year of high school. Throughout my high
school and undergraduate education, I developed my teaching skills working with students
from kindergarten to 8th grade.

REFERENCES

Mr. Mike Archinal

Band Director / Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School
1531 S. Cleve-Mass Rd, Copley, OH 44321
Cell: (330) 447-5429
Email: mike.archinal@copley-fairlawn.org

Mr. Steven Lockstedt

Band Director
Green Intermediate School
1737 Steese Rd, Akron, OH 44312
Cell: (330) 990-2450
Email: lockstedtsteven@greenlocalschools.org