Caroline S.

Caplen
4923 Friedens Church Rd. Mt Crawford, VA 22841 • 571-308-4791 • ccaplen@eagles.bridgewater.edu • wp.bridgewater.edu/ccaplen

EDUCATION
Bridgewater College; Bridgewater, VA • December 2018
B.A. in Music, Choral Education Certification
Minor: Equine Studies • GPA: 3.86
Academic Achievements
Dean’s List (2014-2018) Harold and Mary Weybright Music Scholarship
Alpha Chi National Honor Society Paul W. Shiflet Music Scholarship
Philomathes Society of Bridgewater College Stephen Taylor Memorial Music Scholarship
McKinney ACE Scholarship Nelson T. Huffman Award for Musical Excellence

CERTIFICATIONS
Bridgewater Teacher Education Program Admitted December 2016
Praxis II (5113) Music Content Knowledge Passed September 2018 (score: 176)
Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) Passed October 2016 (score: 538)
American Red Cross Adult/Child First Aid and AED Certified June 2015, 2016, Fall 2018
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association for Music Educators (NAfME) • Member since 2014
Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) • Member since 2014
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Augusta and Rockingham Counties, VA • Spring 2019
Substitute Teacher. Taught and managed students in the absence of the teacher in a variety of subjects and grade levels.

Fort Defiance High School, Fort Defiance, VA • August - December 2018

A full-time, 16-week student teaching experience with Mrs. Melissa Dull and supervised by Prof. Curtis Nolley. Led and/or
participated in all aspects of teaching, including: faculty meetings, concerts, lesson planning, rehearsals, etc. of school choirs and
theater classes. Also assisted with VHSL One Act “Frostbite” and the winter musical, “Mamma Mia”
S.G. Stewart Middle School, Fort Defiance, VA • Spring 2018
Internship. Worked with Ms. Sarah Layman in middle school choral classes. Participated in rehearsals and planning, assisted in
guiding rehearsals and lessons. Observed with a focus in classroom management.
Bridgewater College Student Conductor, Bridgewater, VA • 2016-2018
Internship. Worked under Dr. John McCarty in leading warmups, sectionals, and teaching and conducting music in Concert
Choir and Chorale.
East Rockingham High School, Rockingham County, VA • Fall 2017
Internship. Worked in high school choir and musical theatre classes with Mrs. Terri Butler. Participated in choral activities alongside
students. Planned and lead regular warmups, lead sectionals and guided sight-reading activities.
Crozet Community Choir, Crozet, VA • Spring 2017
Internship. Participated in choir rehearsals under Dr. John McCarty. Conducted and guided rehearsals for one piece performed at
the end of season concert. Lead sectionals for various voice parts
Lyford Cay International School, Nassau, Bahamas • January 2017
Internship. Worked with Grades 3 – 6 in General Music with Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor. Taught class lessons in grades 3 and 5.
Assisted with one on one, and small group work, and with steel drum band rehearsals in grades 4 – 6.
Skyline Middle School, Harrisonburg, VA • Spring 2016
Field Experience. Worked with Ms. Deborah Mongold in 7th grade mixed chorus. Assisted with sectional rehearsal and taught one class
lesson. Observed with a focus in literacy in the content area.
Caroline S. Caplen
4923 Friedens Church Rd. Mt Crawford, VA 22841 • 571-308-4791 • ccaplen@eagles.bridgewater.edu • wp.bridgewater.edu/ccaplen
Smithland Elementary School, Harrisonburg, VA • Fall 2015
Field. Experience. Worked with Dr. Perry Shank in grades 4 and 5. Assisted in one-on-one coaching for assignments,
observed with a focus in diversity and classroom environment.
MUSIC – RELATED EXPERIENCE
President, Bridgewater College National Association for Music Education • 2017-2018 • Vice President (‘15 – ’17)
Schedules/plans meetings, contacts guest speakers, organizes community events and provides professional development
opportunities such as Music Major for a Day (2018) NAfME’s Advocacy Day (2015 – 2017), Virginia Music Educators
Association In-Service Conference (2014 – 2016), and Dr. R. Eichenberger’s Choral Conductor’s Workshop (2016, 2017)
Music Representative, Bridgewater Committee on Teacher Education (COTE) • Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
Participates in discussion of Teacher Education Program events, curriculum changes and reviews with various Bridgewater Faculty and in-
service teachers from around the area.
Section Leader, Member, Bridgewater College Concert Choir and Chorale • 2014 – 2018
Member of Bridgewater College’s non-auditioned Concert Choir and auditioned Chorale. Performs at various concerts on and
off-campus throughout the school year. Participates in annual spring Choir tour with Chorale. As section leader, organizes and leads
sectional rehearsals during and outside of class rehearsal. Works with other section leaders to plan a choir retreat every fall.

Student Choral Worker, Bridgewater College • 2016 – 2018

Responsible for executing stage set-up and tear down for concerts, executing stage changes, as well as organizing and providing music to
choir members, and maintaining the Bridgewater Choral Library.
Chorus Instructor, Camp Rim Rock, Yellow Spring, WV • Summers 2015, 2016
Taught groups of 5-10 campers in preparation for performances at the end of two-week sessions

Dr. Rodney Eichenberger’s Choral Conductors Workshop • Summers 2016, 2017

Worked with Dr. Eichenberger and George Fox University to organize and execute logistics for the 5-day workshop which
included: setting up the venue, setting out refreshments, and providing playback instruction for
the conducting participants.

WORK HISTORY
Camp Counselor/Assistant, Taipei International Montessori Elementary School, Taiwan • Summer 2017
Worked with campers ages 6-12 in three weeks of day camp. Responsible for supervision during on and off-campus activities; planned one
week of “Art Camp”
Riding Instructor, Camp Rim Rock, Yellow Spring, WV • Summers 2015-2016
Taught Ring lessons and barn management skills, escorted trails and river rides for campers; responsible for daily care of camp
horses.
Barn Staff, Woodlawn Stables, Alexandria, VA • 2011 – 2014
Worked with other members of staff to maintain and care for 40 horses, including bringing in, feeding, watering, grooming and
stable maintenance.
Camp Counselor, Woodlawn Stables, Alexandria, VA • Summers 2012-2014
Responsible for teaching campers (aged 6-adult) correct riding techniques, as well as caring for horses during the day.

OTHER EXPERIENCES
Pianist • 10+ years of lessons
Recipient: International Baccalaureate Diploma • 2014 (Edison High School; Alexandria, VA)
International Thespian Society • Inducted 2012
Theater • 2013-2014 • Stage-managed and directed student-led One Acts for the annual school One Act Festival
Musical Theater • 2010-2014 • High school experience in performing, set construction, costuming and makeup