Sharon F. Walker 119 West Park Circle Drive, Apt. 102

Wheaton, Illinois 60187 (630) 991-0062

EDUCATION Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL.

Bachelor of Music December 2011 Teacher Certification Option, Instrumental Concentration

TEACHING Beach Park Middle School Beach Park, IL. EXPERIENCE Band Director Aide (6th – 8th grade) February 2015 - Present

• Conduct the Concert Band in rehearsal and concerts • Strengthen student’s playing abilities through sectional work • Collaborate directly with Director of Bands in daily ensemble and sectional work

Lake Park High School Roselle, IL.

Woodwind Instructor (9th – 12th grade) May – November 2012 • Strengthened students’ playing abilities by conducting all sectional work • Facilitated faculty members in working with students in both musicality and field work

presentation • Assisted and traveled with the Marching Band in preparation of parades, competitions,

and festivals

Spring Wood Middle School Roselle, IL. Director of Bands, Maternity Leave (6th – 8th grade) April – May 2012

• Conducted the middle school bands in rehearsal and concerts • Designed/implemented weekly rehearsal plans for each ensemble, as well as sectional

settings • Traveled and conducted in the “Music in the Parks” competition, placing 1st in Division

Addison Trail High School Addison, IL. Student Teacher (9th – 12th grade) August – December 2011

• Directed the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, and Pep Band • Introduced new musical concepts to the Concert Band through pieces that were

conducted for the winter concert • Strengthened students’ playing abilities through sectional work • Assisted in the organization of District IX IMEA auditions

Indian Trail Middle School Addison, IL. Student Teacher (6th – 8th grade) August – December 2011

• Strengthened students’ playing abilities through sectional work • Assisted with organization and selection of pieces for 8th grade Honors Band • Created and implemented a two week long unit plan for beginning music theory

techniques • Assisted in evaluating and grading student music theory assignments • Judged and evaluated auditions for both Concert and Jazz Band, as well as assist with

students with Jazz Piano through sectional work

PROFESSIONAL Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity AFFILIATIONS Member from 2006 – 2011

• Life Member June 2014 • North Central District Vice President of Member 2010 - 2011 • Secretary 2008 – 2009

PERFORMANCE Eastern Illinois Symphonic Band 2006 – 2010 EXPERIENCE Eastern Illinois Symphonic Orchestra 2006 – 2010

• Principal Flautist 2006 – 2010 Eastern Illinois University Panther Marching Band

• Drum Major • Flute Section Leader

Woodwind Quintet 2007 - 2010 Flute Studio – Flute Quartet 2006 - 2010 Eastern Symphonic Band – Trumpet Spring 2010 Private Piano Lessons 13 years experience

AWARDS National Intercollegiate Band for KKY/TBS in Colorado Springs, Colorado Recognition of Outstanding Work as Drum Major

Participation of the ESO Executive Board • President (2008) • Vice President (2007)

Outstanding Second Year Marching Band Member Outstanding Rookie Marching Band Member Outstanding First Year Marching Band Member Sally Boh Delaney Award

• Awarded to Flute students showing exemplary musicianship Eastern Illinois University Music Scholarship

OTHER WORK Career Education Corporation – Schaumburg, IL. September 2013 – January 2015 EXPERIENCE College Admissions Advisor Music and Arts, Inc. – Itasca, IL. October 2012 – September 2013 Full Time Sales Representative

References available upon request