SAMANTHA R.

BALDWIN
531 Misty Drive, Apt 1
Lancaster PA, 17603
samantha.garner11@gmail.com
717.538.1384

Tenured music teacher looking for enriching opportunities. Experience teaching a wide range of ages and abilities.
Able to multi-task due to exceptional time management and prioritizing skills. Proficient in both Microsoft and Apple
computer programs. Highly motivated and thrives under tight deadlines. Successful in independent and team-driven
environments.

EXPERIENCE
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Director of Choirs
Kennard-Dale High School, Fawn Grove, PA August 2014-Present
• Tripled the size of the choir program
• Directs two curricular and three extracurricular performance groups
• Creates and edits engaging curriculum for general music and music technology courses
• Participates in PMEA-hosted festivals and professional development conferences
• Serves on the Comprehensive Planning Committee
• Founder of BRAVE, a young women’s empowerment group
• Directs the musical pit orchestra
General Music Teacher/Choral Director
Upland Country Day School, Kennett Square, PA August 2013-August 2014
• Created a new music curriculum for grades pre-k through ninth grade
• Programmed two annual school wide concerts and various community performances
• Assisted as musical director for winter and spring musicals
• Provided private piano lessons to students
• Served as the long term music substitute from January-June in 2012
Toddler Group Supervisor
U-Gro Learning Centre, Lancaster, PA June 2012-August 2013
• Provided quality care and learning experiences for toddlers aged 18-24 months
• Performed evaluations and implemented appropriate intervention techniques
• Provided constant communication with parents about development of their child
EDUCATION
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Lebanon Valley College

Annville, Pennsylvania August 2007-May 2011
• Bachelor of Science, Music Education
• Pennsylvania State Teaching Certificate, Music K-12
University of Missouri
Online In Progress
• Masters of Education, Educational, School and Counseling Psychology
EXTRACURRICULAR
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Peer mentor; Private piano teacher; Color guard instructor; Substitute church accompanist