Laura Elizabeth Donovan

1 Tidmarsh Street Apt #1, Hudson Falls, NY, 12839 * 518-795-5253 * LauraDonovan85@yahoo.com

Education
Boston University Degree Awarded: Master of Music - Music Education The College of Saint Rose Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science - Music Education Hudson Falls High School Degree Awarded: Regents Diploma with Honors March 2009 September 2011 September 2003 December 2006 September 1999 June 2003

Certifications
State of New York Initial Teaching Certificate in Music K-12 State of Georgia Clear Renewable Teaching Certificate in Music K-12 February 2009 January 2014 July 2010 June 2015

Employment History - Teaching

Rural Soul Studio Strings Instructor in Greenwich & Schuylerville, NY Built a client base for individual and group string instruction in a rural area Designed lessons around student interest and used technology integration Became a visible presence in the community October 2012 - Present

WSWHE BOCES Substitute Teacher Registry September 2003 Present Substitute Teacher in Fort Edward, NY Designed a substitute teacher kit to provide a successful temporary teaching experience including: back up lesson plans, organized daily summary sheets, classroom management tools and reflection journals Successfully taught a variety of age groups and subject levels Received multiple subbing requests for both general education and music education Gwinnett County Public Schools August 2007 May 2012 Orchestra Director at Louise Radloff Middle School in Duluth, GA Taught the following classes at a racially and ethnically diverse Title I school in the metro-Atlanta area: 5 years of 6th-8th grade orchestra, 4 years of 7 grade supplemental math, 1 year of 6th grade supplemental math, 1 year of beginning band, and 2 years of general music In my classroom you would see: student-centered learning, student engagement, student leadership, peer mentoring, classroom management based on teaching student behaviors, and daily technology integration Recruited students through community involvement and presentations. As a result, the orchestra enrollment doubled during my 5 years as orchestra director Daily lessons: were based on local, state and national music standards, supplemented core academic content, and provided accommodations for special education students Achieved excellent scores at performance evaluations Managed orchestra program finances, balanced the orchestra account, ordered supplies, and coordinated and initiated fundraisers with prizes geared toward orchestra enrichment and camaraderie Coordinated parent and student volunteers for field trips and performances Effectively facilitated student/teacher and parent/teacher communication through the orchestra website, phone and email communication Actively partook in professional development through district, state, and national opportunities

Laura Elizabeth Donovan

1 Tidmarsh Street Apt #1, Hudson Falls, NY, 12839 * 518-795-5253 * LauraDonovan85@yahoo.com

Employment History - Additional

Lake George Steamboat Company Ticket Office Reservationist & Part-Time Supervisor in Lake George, NY Assisted customers in finding the best boat ride for their needs Resolved issues arising in the ticket office when was not manager not available Managed ticket office employees when manager was not available Trained new employees Warren Washington Association for Mental Health Residential Counselor at Housing First in Hudson Falls, NY Provided advice on daily living skills for formerly homeless mental health clients Led arts activities and other social events Provided community integration Informal counseling and substance abuse management Participated in non-required professional development H&R Block Client Service Professional in Queensbury, NY Matched clients with qualified tax professionals Maintained client confidentiality Assisted office manager Created documents for better office productivity. May 2002 - Present

April 2013 August 2013

January April of 2007 & 2013

Professional Affiliations
National Association for Music Education, Fall 2003- August 2012 (NY and GA) American String Teacher Association, August 2008-August 2009 (GA) Professional Association of Georgia Educators, Fall 2008-July 2012 (GA)

Musical Involvements
Empire State Youth Orchestra Bowed music in exchange for Rural Soul Studio ad space in Schenectady, NY Warren Washington Association for Mental Health Solo violinist for Christmas parties at East Side Center in Glens Falls, NY March 2012- Present December 2002 December 2012

American String Teachers Association March 2012 Staff Member and local area contact personnel with the National High School Honors Orchestra in Atlanta, GA LRMS Special Education Department August 2010 May 2012 Volunteer music and arts & crafts instructor, and led the building and maintaining of the a school garden in Duluth, GA

Additional Activities & Experience

Hike for Hope Codys Walk, a suicide prevention hike, Lake George, NY (2013) LRMS Relay for Life, fundraiser committee, Duluth, GA (2007-211) LRMS Mentoring Program, volunteer mentor/tutor for at-risk students, Duluth, GA (2008-2009)

Professional E-Portfolio Location

The website is http://lauralizdonovan.weebly.com The password is Stringz