Alyssa Radziwon

382 Mass. Ave. Apt #705, Arlington, MA 02474

(716)-861-9881
aradziwon@berklee.edu
alyssaradziwon.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Music in Music Education & Conducting Minor, Dec 2014
GPA: 3.89/4.0
Orchard Park High School, Orchard Park, NY
GPA: 96/100
Initial Massachusetts Teaching License: Vocal/Instrumental All Grades
Anticipated December 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching
Oct 2014-Dec 2014
Wellesley Middle School - Wellesley, MA
Designed and implemented lesson plans fostering hands-on learning, musical
growth, and critical thinking
Assisted in all music activities and rehearsals
Used multiple forms of disciplinary actions to correct student behavior
Built strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community
members
Prepared "Song Sisters," "Brooks Brothers," 6th Grade Chorus, & 7th Grade
Chorus, & Community Chorus for their winter concert & led sectional rehearsals
during and after school
Student Teaching
Aug 2014-Oct 2014
Hunnewell Elementary School - Wellesley, MA
Developed and implemented lesson plans encouraging hands-on creativity, social
skills, and analytical thinking that met the standards of the state frameworks and
the Wellesley public school curriculum
Built strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community
members
Assisted music teacher in classroom activities and implementation of lesson plans
Prepared the 5th Grade Chorus for their winter concert
Substitute Teacher
June 2014
The Bishop Elementary School - Arlington, MA
Implemented lesson plans and guided students to the completion of various
activities

Executed classroom management through positive reinforcement and keeping

students on task

Day Sessions Student Counselor

July 2013-Aug 2013
Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA
Assisted the students with moving from class to class, monitoring them at lunch,
and assisting with logistics (moving equipment, instruments, etc.)
Monitoring and guiding students with group lessons, mixed ensembles, clinics,
and ensemble performances.
Music Assistant
Sept 2012-May 2013
Kids Jam - Boston, MA
Designed and implemented music lesson plans for students the ages of 2-5
Assisted in music learning through creative activities

OTHER PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & INTERESTS

Participated in the Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus (9 Year Member), Orchard Park
High School Marching Band (4 years), Musical Theatre (2 years), Choraliers (2
years), Symphonic Band (3 years), Swing Chorus (2 years), Girls Chorus (2 years),
Mixed Chorus (2 Years), Wind Ensemble (1 year)
Secretary of Berklee NAFME chapter (2013-2014)
Extra curricular activities such as musical theatre and select choirs
Multicultural approach using literature and interdisciplinary resources
Utilize technology to enhance instruction and increase students critical thinking
skills

References Available Upon Request