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Gina Marie D. Senters
Introduction
Résumé & References
Philosophy Statement
School of Education Competencies
Knowing Sharing Caring
Introduction
This portfolio provides documentation of my work and
desires in becoming a more knowledgeable, competent,
respectful, and inspiring teacher leading all students to become
musicians who are eager to enrich the world in which they
live.
* Résumé in 1 Page
* Continue for a
summary of my experience.
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Résumé
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o 2 Years Classroom Experience, Elementary Level
o Graduate of Emmanuel College, BME
o Licensed Minister of Music for IPHC for 3 years
o Peer Instructor for Freshman Experience Program at EC for 1 ½ yrs.
o Conquest Youth Camp Musician and Counselor
o Student Government Executive SecretaryRésuméMusical Resume
EDUCATION
Emmanuel CollegeFranklin Springs,
GA Bachelor of Music Education
May 2004 GPA: 3.3 Bachelor of Worship and Music Ministry
May 2003 Licensed as Minister by IPHC
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EXPERIENCE
Classroom Teaching Warner Robins, GA Shirley Hills Elementary August 2004 – Pres. Conducted music education classes for K-5, implementing
choral and dance emphasis as well as basic rhythmic and pitched Orff instruments
Conducted extra-curricular Choir of 3-5 Grade students Member of Better-Seeking Team- fine-tuning goals and strategies
for School Improvement Plan
Student Teaching Carnesville, GA Franklin Co. Middle School Spring 2004 Directing and conducting rehearsals and activities of all chorus members Choreography, instruction and direction of music for chorus performance of the Broadway musical, The Music Man
Music and Worship Leader Higher Praise Worship Center Conyers, GA Leading weekly services in singing, prayer, and Scripture reading Aug.
2003- Facilitating and directing band and vocal rehearsals May 2004
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RELATED SKILLS
Soprano Vocalist Spring 1997 - Present
Refining and strengthening vocal performance--through private training— for solo & group performance
Pianist/Keyboardist Fall 1987 - Present Adept in performance on electronic and acoustic keyboards,
with classical training at Emmanuel College and improvisational experience
Computer Operations InTech Certified Spring 2004 Experienced with Microsoft Office XP Fall 1997 - Present
applications, Internet, iTunes, Inspiration, Timeliner; PC and Macintosh hardware
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REFERENCES
Traci Jackson Principal Shirley Hills Elementary 300 Mary Lane, Warner Robins, GA 31088 478.929.7824 [email protected]
Melanie Burton-Brown Vice Principal Franklin County Middle School 280 Busha Road, Carnesville, GA 30521 706.384.4581 [email protected]
Vicki White FYE Director Emmanuel College P.O. Box 129, Franklin Springs, GA 30639 706.245.7226 [email protected]
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Philosophy StatementPhilosophy Statement
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Students learning music is the most rewarding job I have ever known. The competencies, skills, and character developed through children becoming musicians makes for a wonderful adventure on which I want to be the guide. School is the perfect place for all to start.Philosophy
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KNOWINGKNOWING
Competency K1: The teacher candidate demonstrates a knowledge of content.
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Music History I & II B
B
String Techniques A
World Music B+
Oral Communications A
Music Theory I-IV A A B+ B+
Ear Training/Sight Singing A B+ A B
Diction I & II A A
Vocal Instruction B+ A B+ A A A
Piano Instruction A A A A
I have passed the PRAXIX II for Music EducationPRAXIX II for Music Education and have received quality education in environments of
• small classessmall classes• private instruction private instruction
KNOWINGKNOWINGCompetency K2: The teacher candidate demonstrates a knowledge of the
principles of learning, human growth and development, philosophical concepts, and the values of a diverse society
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Prin. of Amer. Ed. A Exceptional Ch. A
Music Methods P-6 B+ Advanced Cond. B+
Music Methods 7-12 B Educational Psych. B
Human Gr. & Dev. B+ Choral Lit. & Tech. B+
I have gained education and training in pedagogical concepts and have been certified by RESA for both
• IN-TECHIN-TECH and• Substitute TeachingSubstitute Teaching
SHARINGSHARING
Competency S1: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to organize, manage, and facilitate learning.
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Classroom Management PlanIncludes positive expectations of engaging
students’ ability and desire to learn
I believe …I believe …• Major contributors to society are often well-taught students of music. • Structured space and time in the classroom supports creativity.• An organized teacher sets a good example for successful students.• Leadership skills enable a teacher to know and grow students.
Competency S2: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to design effective, productive, and relevant learning activities.
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SHARINGSHARING
Vocab. Sheet
Typical LessonFound on Website
Competency S3: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to select and use appropriate curriculum resources, including current technology.
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SHARINGSHARING
WEB QUEST LESSON available
Though students do notwant to stop singing and
dancing, the internet teaches
them fun and important facts
about music and music programs.
I can use Computer Resources to create Informational Presentations to my students. A presentation on Moses Hogan is available.
At the Elementary Level, I use PPT quite often to display words to new songs for chorus and to add literary components even for kindergarten reading levels.
Competency S4: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to develop and utilize appropriate assessment procedures
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SHARINGSHARING
My favorite ways to help the students assess themselves is often through performance for
one another!
o Musical Cranium Invented Game
o Video-taping small groups/whole groups
o Criticism Sandwich Technique
o Performance Rubrics
Competency C1: The ability to create a classroom climate of respect and acceptance of students and parents of diverse backgrounds.
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CARINGCARING
I grew up in the Capital City of Florida, attended college in a very rural area of NE Georgia, and have made two trips to Europe including a summer church music internship.
Music in the city…
…to the country…
…and around the world!
Competency C2: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to affirm and support all students in their learning efforts.
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CARINGCARING
In my classroomIn my classroom, my walls are full of pictures of the students performing, advertisements encouraging them toward success and self-discipline, and a weekly quote supporting learning in music.
“Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent.We have to build it piece by piece—by thought, choice, courage, and determination.”
> John Luther
Hottest new CD: $16.00Used car for college: $2,000College Education: $40,000+
Self-Control: PRICELESS
Competency C3: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to join with the home and community to form cooperative partnerships.
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CARINGCARING
CONQUEST, EC
Keyboardist/Counselor
Summer Camp Tour
Church involvement
Music Leader
Conyers, GA
I love working and traveling
with other musicians !
Competency C3: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to join with the home and community to form cooperative partnerships.
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CARINGCARING
Our Heritage Day Program at FCMS
was a Celebration of Patriotism and Honoring Black History Month
Competency C4: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to develop professionally.
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CARINGCARING
Memberships enhance my life of learning.
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MENC
Music Friends
Omicron Delta Kappa
