JM JOSHUA MARTZKE

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EDUCATION

CALVIN COLLEGE, Grand Rapids, MI

• Bachelors of Music Education
• Education Program, Instrumental Music Education major
• GPA: 3.733
• Michigan K-12 Music (JQ) Standard Teaching Certificate
LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, Lake Odessa, MI
• GPA: 3.95
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

January 2019 – March 2019 GRANDVILLE CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, Long-term Substitute Teacher,
Grandville, MI
• Responsible for the 5th & 6th Grade Band, MS Band, Concert Band,
and Symphonic Band
• Developed effective, engaging lesson plans
• Assisted with the preparation of their Middle School Solo & Ensemble
• Assisted with the preparation for their New York City Music Tour
Fall 2018 - present GRANDVILLE CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, Private Lesson Instructor,
Grandville, MI
• Provided additional instruction to beginning low brass players
Spring 2018 NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL, Student Teaching, Grand Rapids, MI
• Developed and taught lessons using differentiated instruction
• Conducted and rehearsed the Concert Band, Symphonic Band,
and Wind Ensemble
• Taught theory lessons and assisted with small chamber group
ensembles
• Assisted with Jazz Band performances and rehearsals
• Assisted with hosting the District X Jazz Festival
Fall 2017 CITY MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL, Calvin College Music Education Practicum
Grand Rapids, MI
• Designed differentiated lesson plans that promoted creativity
Spring 2017 CITY MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL, Teaching Internship, Grand Rapids, MI
• Observed and assisted students individually as well as in sections
• Conducted and rehearsed 7th through 12th grade bands
• Assisted with preparation for MSBOA festival and school concerts
November 2016 – January 2017 ADA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, Part-Time Substitute Teacher, Ada, MI
• Worked with 5th through 8th grade bands
• Helped classroom teacher prepare for Christmas concert and
Christmas parade
• Provided private lessons to an autistic student
2016 – 2018 WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL, Band Camp Low Brass Instructor, Wyoming, MI
• Rehearsed sectionals with low brass players
• Assisted students with drill charts and musical questions
• Volunteered time after band camp to assist with the low brass and
other sections
2018 NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL, Band Camp Instructor, Grand Rapids, MI
• Rehearse sectionals with the low brass players
• Assisted students with drill charts and musical questions
• Assisted with pre-camp the week prior to band camp
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WORK EXPERIENCE

2018 – present KENT COUNTY ISD (EDUSTAFF), Grand Rapids, MI

• Substitute teacher for Kent County schools
2018 – present LIFE EMS AMBULANCE, Administrative Assistant for Associate Services,
Grand Rapids, MI
• Drafting letters for the President of Life EMS
• Creating bi-weekly newsletter for the company
• Managing associate schedules
• Assisting associates with various needs and requests
2017 – 2018 LIFE EMS AMBULANCE, Resource Assistant for Billing Department and HR
Department, Grand Rapids, MI
• Assisted with various department tasks
• Mailed insurance claim forms
• Processed company associate terminations
2015 – 2017 LIFE EMS AMBULANCE, Resource Assistant for Education Centre and Mobile
Health Solutions, Grand Rapids, MI

AWARDS

2018 Goguen Prize for Music Education

2018 Michigan Outstanding Student Teacher Nominee
2018 All Semester Dean’s List Award
2017 Allene Huizenga Goguen Music Education Scholarship
2017 Bea and Terry Pheifer Music Scholarship
2016 Janice Broekhuizen Music Scholarship
2015 Judith Vroon VanderZee Music Education Scholarship
2015 John R. & Marie A. Swierenga Brass Scholarship
2014 Friends of Music Scholarship
2014 – 2015 Coram Deo Award
2014 – 2018 Dean’s Scholarship

SKILLS

• Proficient in Notion, music notation software

• Specialize in brass instruments, primarily euphonium
• Experience with Adobe In-Design software
• CPR and First Aid Certified

ORGANIZATIONS

• MSBOA Member since Fall of 2018

REFERENCES

Sarah Bowman, Calvin College, Music Education Professor, (616) 526-6253

Thelma Ensink, Grandville Calvin Christian Schools, HS Principal, (616) 745-5106
Mariah Frey, Life EMS Ambulance, Talent Acquisition Specialist, (616) 356-5757
Phillip Hash, Illinois State University, Music Education Professor, (309) 438-8372
Sarah Horton, Grandville Calvin Christian Schools, Director of Bands, (616) 257-4238
Greg Wells, Northview High School, HS Band Director, (616) 634-3171

Additional references provided upon request