Kimberlee A.

Mathews
1923 Sauterne Court B, Maryland Heights MO, 63146
(217) 851-4686, kimberleeamathews@gmail.com
Digital portfolio: https://www.kamathews.weebly.com

Objective
To obtain a position as a music educator

Education
Bachelor of Music, Teacher Licensure (December, 2016) (GPA: 3.52)
Eastern Illinois University
Instrumental concentration
English Language Arts Minor with Teacher Certification

Teaching Experience
Senior Associate: Music & Arts, Town and Country, MO (2018-present)
 Assisted clientele in instrument purchases ranging from beginner to advanced and
professional musicianship, aided parent/guardian comprehension in beginning
band/orchestra knowledge, maintained large inventory of band, orchestra, and
combo instruments, outfitted beginning band/orchestra students with proper
instruments for local music programs, oversaw private lesson program for 250+
students per week, screened private lesson teachers for hire, and regularly
facilitated communications between parents, lesson teachers, and store staff
Director of Bands: Mattoon Middle School, Mattoon, IL (2017-2018)
 Oversaw a 6-8 program consisting of concert band, jazz band, pep band and
competitive marching band, before/after school lessons on primary and secondary
instruments, coordinated various fundraisers throughout the year, facilitated
participation and growth in ILMEA District Honor Band, Lakeland Area Honor Band,
and Solo and Ensemble Contest, worked collaboratively with nearby EIU music
education department, instructed music elective classes such as music appreciation,
music combo lab, multicultural world drumming, and beginning band
Student Teaching: Litchfield Junior High and High School, Litchfield, IL (2016)
 Facilitated musical learning for beginning band through secondary level groups by
observing, assisting, and periodically taking on duties of primary instructor in full
ensembles, individual lessons, and small group settings
Practicum: Marshall High School, Marshall, Il (2015)
 Furthered beginning, intermediate, and advanced musicianship in a middle and
secondary level capacity by directing ensembles and executing other educational
and musical responsibilities
 Peer Leader: Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Il (2014-2015)
 Co-taught EIU 1111 course with EIU faculty member, enabled classroom discussion,
conducted lessons, graded coursework, structured classes, and collaborated with
peers and colleagues to inform instruction and guide comprehension
EIU coursework: Eastern Illinois University (2012-2016)
 Successfully completed methods courses for string, percussion, woodwind, and
brass instruments through private and group lessons, peer and student teaching,
collaborative and individual research, as well as obtained extensive hours of
observation at the elementary, middle, and secondary school levels in all areas of
musical instruction from individual and small group work to full class and ensemble
settings in addition to ELA minor coursework and observations
Private Instructor: Hillsboro, Il (2011-2013)
 Assisted woodwind and brass students in advanced levels of musicianship in
instrument care and upkeep, music theory knowledge and application, as well as
technical accuracy and execution of key musical concepts and ideas on students’
primary instrument
Tutor: Hillsboro High School, Il (2011-2012)
 Assisted IEP students with daily coursework and study materials
Honors and Awards
John and Bina Jo Walters Music Scholarship (2016)
EIU Honors Recital Audition Winner (2015)
J. Pence Memorial Scholarship (2015)
Grant in Aid Music Scholarship (2012)
Department of Children and Family Services Scholarship (2012)
Panther Promise Scholarship (2012)
Service and Activities
Kappa Kappa Psi, Eta Delta Chapter (2014-2016)
Wind Symphony (2013-2016)
Jazz Ensemble (2013-2016)
Chamber Ensemble (2013-2016)
National Association For Music Education, EIU Collegiate Chapter (2013-2014)
Basketball Band (2012-2014)
Concert Band (2012-2013)
Panther Marching Band (2012-2013)
 References

Angi Dallas: Choir Director

Mattoon Middle School and Mattoon High School: Mattoon, IL
Phone: (217) 259- 5171
Email: ablack@mattoon.k12.il.us

Jessica Closson: General Music Instructor, Former MMS Band Director

Williams Elementary School: Mattoon, IL
Phone: (217) 343-1060
Email: clossonj@mattoon.k12.il.us

Danelle Larson: Instrumental Music Education, Music Education Division Director

Eastern Illinois University: Charleston, IL
Phone: (217) 254-5165
Email: dlarson@eiu.edu

Casey Lord-Remmert McKorkle: Director of Bands

Litchfield Junior High and High School: Litchfield, IL
Phone: (815) 545- 1883
Email: clordremmert@litchfieldpanthers.org

Stephen Lucas: Secondary Education Department Chair

Eastern Illinois University: Charleston, IL
Phone: (217) 581-8515
Email: selucas@eiu.edu

Sam Fagaly: Professor of Saxophone, Director of Jazz

Eastern Illinois University: Charleston, IL
Phone: (217) 581-6628
Email: swfagaly@eiu.edu