Matthew L. Reece

I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for in the patterns of music and all the arts are the keys of learning.
-Plato

Objective:
To be an enthusiastic, knowledgeable teacher of vocal music who inspires his students to express themselves creatively and emotionally, and to foster a positive and productive educational climate that contributes to the larger learning community.

Teaching Experience:

1997 - Present
Vocal Music Teacher for grades 6-12 at Riverdale C.U.S.D. #100 in Port Byron, Illinois. Achievements during my tenure include increased student participation in vocal music by 50%, initiation and development of a high school vocal jazz program, creation of original jazz arrangements for said program, and Superior and Excellent ratings earned at all levels of competition. I also expanded the general music curriculum to incorporate World Music Drumming as an integral musical and multicultural experience for each student in 6th grade.
Job Description

1997 - 2006
Assistant Musical Director at Riverdale High School in Port Byron, Illinois. Major duties and responsibilities included teaching vocal parts for annual musical theater production; assisting with casting, dramatic interpretation, and production details; and assisting with set design and construction.

Related Professional Experience:

2006 - Present
Director of Music Ministries at All Saints Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa.
Job Description

2003 - 2010
Adjunct faculty member at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Mentor for the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning program

Experience with the following courses:

• Classroom and Instructional Management

• Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Classrooms

• Action Research in Practice

• Reading Foundations and Instructional Interventions

Professional Activities:

1999 - Present
Music Educators National Conference (MENC) and the Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA)
    Choral Representative for IMEA District II (2003 - 2006)
    District II Choral Committee Member (2002 - 2003)
    Adjudicator for All-State auditions (1999 - present)

2003 - 2005, 2009 - 2010
School Improvement Committee at Riverdale High School in Port Byron, Illinois
    Offices held: Chair, Secretary

2005 - 2008
District Curriculum Committee at Riverdale C.U.S.D. #100 in Port Byron, Illinois
    Offices held: Chair, Secretary

1999 - 2006
Volunteer Choir Director at All Saints Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa

Awards:

2004
Who's Who in America

2004, 2002, 2000
Who's Who Among American Teachers

1997
Outstanding Senior Music Student in Education, Wartburg College

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