Kerstenn M.

Marrero
1709 Loudoun Drive, Haymarket Va 20169
Phone: 571-926-2064
E-mail: marrerkm@dukes.jmu.edu
Website: kerstennmarrero.weebly.com

Objectives
To build a long term career as a K-12 string orchestra teacher with
opportunities for career growth and to encourage and inspire students to
explore creativity and musical passions.

Education
Bachelors of Music: James Madison University (Expected Graduation Date: May 2017)
Major: Music Education
Minor: Music and Human Services

High School: Battlefield High School (Prince William County) (Graduation: June 2013)
Advanced Diploma

Experience
Summer Camp Counselor (06/2016 09/2016))
Super Kicks Karate of Ashburn, Va (571-293-2467)
Planning, leading, and implementing core and non-core programs and
experiences for children in a small group setting

Orchestra Library Summer Intern (06/2015 08/2015)

Youth Orchestras of Prince William County (703-590-7083)
Reorganization of orchestral and choral works and secretarial duties in the front
office

Nursery Assistant (05/2015 12/2016)

Harrisonburg Baptist Church (540-433-2456)
Works with children ages from 2 months to age 5, leading nursery lesson plans
and programs

Camp Counselor/Orchestra Section Leader/Camp Orchestra Librarian (Spring

2014,2015, and 2016 present)
JMU Spring String Thing Orchestra Camp (Harrisonburg, VA)
Lead group lessons and master classes with students, orchestra librarian for
entire camp (copying and distributing music and folders to over 500 students,
responsible for safety and development of students in my group

Orchestra Librarian (03/2014 12/2016)

James Madison University
Organizing, and maintaining the orchestras collection of scores and music, assist
in all music preparation, distribution, and collection
 Resume: Kerstenn M. Marrero

Professional Development
Vice President of JMU Chapter of American String Teachers Association (2015-
2016)
Co-Founder and President of JMU Club Orchestra (2015-2016)
Sister of Sigma Alpha Iota: International Music Fraternity of Women
Professional Development
o VMEA Conference 2016
Helped lead a session with JMU Music Professor: On Teaching
With Out Talking
o Prince William County Student Teaching Conference 2016
o American String Teachers Association 2016
o International Symposium of Assessment in Music Education Conference
2015
Room Monitor
Currently in training to become a Certified Music Practitioner
o Therapeutic musician certification to play at the bedside of patients in
hospitals

Professional Reference List

Dr. Robert McCashin
o Former Supervisor and JMU Ensemble Director
o mccashrd@jmu.edu
Dr. Wanchi Huang
o Violin Professor and Academic Supervisor
o huangwx@jmu.edu (540-568-3849)
Clarine McCashin
o Spring String Thing Manager
o chckandco@aol.com

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