Kieran Effner

kieraneffner@gmail.com 652 Co. Rd. 1000 N

kieraneffner.weebly.com Neoga, IL 62447
(217)-663-8784

EDUCATION: Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL

Bachelor of Music Spring 2019
Music with Teacher Licensure, Instrumental Concentration GPA: 4.0/4.0
University Honors
SKILLS:
Conducting Music Theory Instrument Techniques
Lesson Planning Sound Equipment Communication
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Student Teaching—Paris School District January 2019-Present
• Worked with High School and Memorial Elementary School
• Observed and taught music theory, guitar, band, choir, general music, and lessons
Practicum Experience—Marshall High School Fall 2018
• Observed and taught high school music theory and choir
Salvation Army Day Camp Assistant Summer 2018
• Planned and operated day camp for kids aged 4 through 13
• Worked with 10 and 11-year-old students in the classroom
• Supervised all kids during meals, snacks, group activities, and free time
Eastern Illinois University Guest Clinician February 2017
• Co-ran saxophone and horn sectional for Washington Elementary/Middle School
Rock University Private Instructor February 2016 - Present
• Taught beginner and intermediate level saxophone and clarinet lessons
• Worked with students in 5th through 12th grade
Peer Teacher for Instrumental Methods Lab Band Fall 2016
• Planned and taught lessons on secondary instruments
• Reflected on teaching videos to grow as an educator
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Eastern Illinois University Undergraduate Assistant July 2017
• Worked closely with faculty advisor for four-day Master’s Residency Program
• Completed various jobs to help program run smoothly
Effingham First Baptist Church Intern Summer 2016 and 2017
• Ran 6-week Summer Jam program for children pre-school through 6th grade
• Created, designed, and managed activities
• Planned and taught lessons for 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th graders
Eastern Illinois University Music Camp Intern Summer 2016
• Helped create spreadsheets of local band directors/programs in the area
• Worked with campers, helped them find classes and enforced camp rules
• Shadowed counselors to learn their jobs
PERFORMING EXPERIENCE:
EIU Jazz Ensemble Spring 2016, Spring 2017, and Spring 2018
• Presented music on alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and flute
• Toured at local high schools
University Mixed Choir Fall 2017
• Rehearsed and sang in three concerts
• Learned basic vocal techniques and warm ups
 Methods Secondary Instrument Recitals Fall 2017
• Performed beginner pieces on bassoon, French horn, and trumpet
• Accompanied other students on piano
Charleston Community Band Summer 2017-2018
• Received experience playing flute
• Rehearsed once a week, then performed small concerts for the community
EIU Wind Symphony Spring 2017-Fall 2018
• Played baritone saxophone and alto saxophone
• Toured several high schools in the St. Louis area
Eastern Symphonic Band Spring 2016 and Spring 2017
• Sat second chair of flute section and third chair of horn section
• Received experience with high school level repertoire on flute and horn
EIU Jazz Lab Band Fall 2016
• Sat second chair on tenor saxophone
• Traveled to showcase band at local high school
EIU Concert Band Fall 2015-Fall 2016
• Played alto saxophone
• Taught me importance of every instrument within the ensemble
EIU Panther Marching Band Fall 2015-Fall 2016
• Served as Section leader for alto saxophones (Fall 2016)
• Led section warm ups and oversaw section drill rehearsals
INVOLVEMENT:
Undergraduate Research Fall 2017-Spring 2018
• Conducted joint research project on Differentiated Instruction in the ukulele classroom
• Explored inclusive teaching methods with 6th grade music students
• Presented poster session at the 2018 Illinois Music Educators Conference
• Presented oral session at the 2018 National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Kappa Kappa Psi—Eta Delta Fall 2016 – Fall 2018
• Served as Vice President (Fall 2017-Spring 2018)
• Planned and taught lessons to new members
• Led group ceremonies
• Served bands on EIU campus
• Set up chairs and stands and brought water to marching band rehearsals
• Worked with others in various other service activities
National Association for Music Education, Collegiate Fall 2015 - Present
• Served as Vice President (Fall 2017-Spring 2018) and Treasurer (Fall 2016 – Spring 2017)
• Attended meetings that furthered education outside of school curriculum
• Planned meetings, coordinated fundraisers, and facilitated sign ups for events
• Chapter was voted on to become host chapter for Illinois Music Educators Conference
(IMEC) in 2018
• Coordinated with other officers to plan business meeting at IMEC for all collegiate NAfME
members in Illinois
• Ran collegiate booth and represented EIU during the conference
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Livingston C. Lord Scholarship Recipient Spring 2018
College of Arts and Humanities Dean's List Fall 2015 - Fall 2018
Presidential Scholarship Recipient Fall 2015 – Present
 References

Dr. Danelle Larson

Music Education Division Director
Eastern Illinois University
dlarson#@eiu.edu
(217)-581-7201

Dr. Kevin Pruiett

Director of Bands
Paris High School
kpruiett@pchs.k12.il.us
(217)-264-2594

Dr. Sam Fagaly

Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Saxophone
Eastern Illinois University
swfagaly@eiu.edu
(217)-549-9646

Mrs. Heather Setzer

Director of Bands
Marshall High School
hsetzer@marshallk12.net
(217)-264-4197