William Tyler Shepard

CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION:
Wright State University, Dayton, OH,
M.M. Music Education, 5/15
B. M. in Music Education/Guitar, 11/11

LICENSURE:
State of Ohio Department of Education (3/12)
Music, K-12

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Music Educator, Berne Union Local Schools

Teach General Music, k-6

Teach High School Guitar class

Music Educator, Valley Forge Elementary, Huber Heights City Schools

8/16-present

8/15-5/16

Teach General Music, k-6

Recruit and rehearse after school 56th grade choir
Choir Public Performances: Huber Heights Historical Society Christmas Tree Lighting; Arts and
Beautification Committee Christmas Concert; Valley Forge Christmas Program; WSWO Radio; Valley
Forge Spring Concert Program

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Music Department, Wright State University

8/13-5/15
Teach Guitar Methods course for vocal Music Education majors, Fall 2013
Performed in Faculty Smorgasbord Recital
Assist Music Education Coordinator with edTPA workshops for student teachers
Co-presented breakout session on edTPA at 2014 Ohio Music Educators Association annual conference
Coordinate with Music Education Faculty to plan for Guest Lecturers and other Music Ed events
Prepare building, greet guests, and facilitate accompanist running on Audition Days
Supervise student workers and cater to performers needs for recitals and concert events
Oversee setup and teardown of rehearsal space for Chamber and University Symphony orchestras
Proctor band auditions
Facilitate distribution of parts for new pieces of music for Band and Orchestra programs
Adjunct Guitar Instructor, Cedarville University
Teach Contemporary Guitar lessons for Music majors and Worship majors

8/13-5/15

Guitar Instructor, Piano Preparatory School, Beavercreek, OH

8/12-7/15
Utilize organization and communication skills in teaching Beginning Guitar classes for various ages
Inspire private lesson students to strive for excellence in classical and contemporary musical styles
Guest Lecturer/Guitar Instructor, Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Team-taught Music Education majors in Orchestra Strings & Guitar Methods class

8/12-11/12

Substitute Teacher, Centerville City Schools

Substituted in music and non-music classrooms for varying grade levels

11/12-6/13

Substitute Instructor, Wright State University

Taught Guitar II/I class, helping students with guitar technique and improvisation

1/12, 1/13

Substitute Teacher, Kettering City Schools

2/12
Substituted in 1st grade classroom, helping students with reading pronunciation and comprehension
Student Teacher, Cline Elementary,Centerville City Schools
8/11-11/11
Developed and taught lessons for grades 1-5
Made plans and conducted songs for Veterans day assembly for students, teachers, and parents
Helped plan and organize Holiday Walk in which students performed for various community members
Introduced music of different cultures to show the importance of respect, compassion and caring
Planned group circle games incorporating singing and movement that encourage fun and community
Collaborated with cooperating teacher in starting School of Rock guitar club for students
Coached 4th and 5th grade Chorusmembers during lunch, planning times, and after school
Communicated professionally with colleagues, students, and parents via mail, e-mail, and conversation

Student Observer, Oakwood High School

1/113/11
Conducted section rehearsals, helping students match tone, articulation, and musical style
Listened to and assessed student performance tests
Engaged students creativity and critical thinking in asking them about various nuances of performance
Prepared and organized festival band music to be sent out to band directors
STEAM3,WSU and Stivers School for the Arts
9/0912/09
Developed two 3-day interdisciplinary unitsone of which we taught in a 7th grade Science classroom
Presented a participatory lesson to Ohio Governors wife and other special guests of Wright State
LEADERSHIP AND TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Summer Day Camp Counselor, St. Anthonys YMCA, YMCA of Dayton, OH
6/138/13
Provided care for 6-12 school age children, as part of larger group of 35-50, in an urban environment
Strived to epitomize the YMCAs four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
Served as a chaperone on various weekly and one-time field trips
Facilitated various games and activities, including musical activities, that are fun and safe for children
McCutcheon Music, Centerville, OH
2/12-6/12
Sized beginning band and orchestra students for appropriate instruments
Communicated with music educators about Choose-Your-Instrument day
Sharpened personal knowledge of products and services, in order to better help customers
Provided customer service while processing sale orders, work orders, and rental agreements
Maintained inventory of instruments, books, and accessories, checking functionality and appearance
Music Leadership Council, Wright State University
Assisted and represented Music Department at recruiting, audition, and university events
Served as a liaison between music students and music faculty

10/10-11/11

Mens Chorale, Wright State University

1/08-6/11
Performed in large and small vocal groups at various concert events
Rehearsed Mens Chorale throughout the quarter on a piece of music for our Spring 2011 concert
Conducted Mens Chorale at our Spring 2011concert
Advanced vocal skills and pedagogical knowledge
Concert Band, Wright State University
Conducted Wright State Concert Band, leading various warm-up exercises, Spring 2011
Served as President of student organization, attending WSU Student Government meetings

1/08-6/11

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, Wright State University

9/07-6/11
Shepherded small group of men seeking to know the Bible and to live godly lives
Served as Treasurer on Student Board, collecting weekly offering and collaborating with members of
group to fund events, 2009-2010
Raised funds and volunteered for Dayton Area Students Helping the Environment (DASH-e), 4-5/10
Attended Student Activist Leadership Training (SALT) conference, 12/07
Low Ropes Facilitator, Outdoor Resource Center--WSU
4/08-6/11
Planned and organized programs for various groups that explore group dynamics
Developed and implemented situations in which groups have to use teamwork to solve a problem
Stimulated creativity and critical thinking skills within a group, using various props and scenarios
Facilitated group discussion during and after activities which helped group members identify what they
are learning about themselves, other group members, and the group as a whole
Ensured safety and success of groups by communicating clearly with the liaison

Trip Leader, Outdoor Resource Center--WSU

9/07-6/11
Prepared logistics keeping in mind gear, participants and environmental factors
Planned and led 10-day backpacking expedition to the Grand Canyon, Arizona
Planned and led 6-day backpacking Freshman Outdoor Orientation Trips in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010,
facilitating new friendships and ensuring the safety of 8-16 incoming freshman
Outdoor Recreation Logistician, Outdoor Resource Center--WSU
1/14present; & 9/07-6/11
Provided immediate customer service for students wanting to sign up for trips, rent gear, or indoor climb
Served as representative of outdoor program, promoting our trips, gear rentals, and challenge course
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Student Excellence Award, Wright State Graduate School
Outstanding Graduate Student in Music, Wright State College of Liberal Arts
Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honorary
11/11-2/12
Served on content and breakout committee to plan Leader2Leader leadership development conference
Contacted potential presenters and corresponded with committee to find speakers for conference
Student Union Achievement Award, Wright State

SOLO PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:

Summer Twilight Series, Dayton Art Institute
Faculty Smorgasbord Recital, Wright State Department of Music

9/13

Senior Guitar Recital, Wright State Department of Music

5/11

Intimate Guitar, Dayton Public Radio

4/08

RELEVANT SKILLS:
Guitar, Vocal, and Instrumental Pedagogy
Technology:

SMART Board savvy

Digital recording interfaces and software
Music notation software
Live Sound/Mixing

Music Arranging and Transcription

Excellent organizational skills
Excellent oral and written Communicator
Team Player