Julia

R. Carter
18224 Gunpowder Rd
Hampstead, MD 21074
443-844-8571
carterjur@gmail.com

Education
Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ December 2014
Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Studied Music Education- Orff, Gordon, Kodly, Dalcroze and Critical Pedagogy under
Dr. Frank Abrahams, Dr. Janet Cape, Dr. Shannon Morrow, Dr. Patrick Schmidt and
Dr. Al Holcomb; Primary Voice Study with Thomas Faracco; Piano Secondary Study
with Miriam Eley, Agnes Polterak; Winds and Percussion with Dr. Janet Cape; Guitar
and Recorder with Dr. Janet Cape; Strings with Professor Robert Loughran; Conducting
with Professor Thomas Shelton and Dr. Andrew Megill; Music Theory with Dr. Douglas
Helvering, Dr. Ronald Hemmel, Dr. Anthony Kosar, Dr. Barton Bartle; Music History
with Professor Sharon Mirchandani, Dr. Eric Hung, Professor Timothy Cochran.

Teaching Experience
Antheil Elementary School, Ewing, NJ



Spring 2014
Student Teaching
Honed class management skills and flexible, dynamic teaching styles with the
guidance and support of Mrs. Anita Davidson. Taught K-5 general music as well as
5th and 4th grade choir. Lessons emphasized Orff and Kodly strategy-
revolving around experiential music making and music literacy. All lesson plans
reflect the National Standards for Music Education and the tenants of Critical
Pedagogy.

Dutch Neck Elementary School, West Windsor-Plainsboro, NJ
Fall 2013

Elementary Praxis
Team-taught and lesson coordinated for six weeks. Lessons reflected creative and
innovative techniques- lessons also reflected National Standards for Music
Education and tenants of Critical Pedagogy; Emphasis on Orff and Gordon
techniques, instrumental exploration.

Secondary Praxis,








Summer 2013
Secondary practicum experience at several Middle and High Schools in the New
Jersey area; this included observation and teaching opportunities at Pennsbury High
School, William Penn Middle School, Newtown Middle School.

Related Experience
DGS Friends Camp, Chestertown, MD
Summer 2010-13
Music director, Camp Counselor
Encouraged exploration of nature and music with 100 campers a week from both DC
and Baltimore Area. Director of music portion emphasizing- but not limited to-
spirituals and Alexander technique.
CPR and first aid certified

Nanny in Princeton




Fall 2011- Winter 2014
Worked with many different families in the Princeton Area, encouraging critical
thinking and providing consistent routine developed through rapport and support.

NAfme Convention




Spring 2013
Volunteered with organization of presentation spaces and participated in various
enriching workshops.

Contemporary Church Choir, Westminster, MD

Fall 2007- Present
Volunteered at St. Johns Roman Catholic Churchs Contemporary Choir, directed by
Bernie Hernandez. Contributed as cantor and guitarist.

Performing Experience

Choral
Westminster Symphonic Choir

September 2012-December 2013

Dr. Joe Miller, Director
Westminster Schola Cantorum


September 2011-May 2012

Dr. James Jordan, Director
Westminster Chapel Choir


September 2010- May 2011

Dr. Amanda Quist, Director
Westminster Conservatory Collegiate Chorale

Fall 2010, 2011

Dr. Frank Abrahams, Director
Instrumental
Westminster Chinese Music Ensemble


Fall 2012-Spring 2013

Wang Guowei, Conductor
Vitamin D, Drum Circle






Fall 2012

Jake Ezzo, Director

Special Interests
Song writing
Track & Field
Special Education

Memberships
The National Association for Music Education (NAfme)

2013-2014