Jonathon S.

Wilson
5001 Glenvar Heights Boulevard Salem, VA 24153 jwilson@eagles.bridgewater.edu (540) 986-9418

Professional Profile
Music Teacher seeks to help students experience the joy of music and discover their musical aptitude. Believe that
all students have a right to discover and explore their natural potential as musicians, and that a music educators
responsibility is to strengthen the students innate musicality through education.

Education and Awards

B.A. in Music, Instrumental and Choral Education Certification, May 2017 Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA
GPA: 3.87 Alpha Chi National Honor Society Philomathes Academic Honor Society Deans List McKinney ACE
Scholarship Stephen Tayman Memorial Scholarship 2015 Recipient
Teacher of Promise Award Teachers of Promise Foundation 2017
Outstanding pre-service teacher Attend Teachers of Promise Institute

Certification
PK-12 Music Education Certification, Instrumental and Choral Virginia Department of Education 2017
Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding Department of Social Services 2016
First Aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention SafeSchools 2016

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher Band, Ft. Defiance High School, Ft. Defiance, VA Spring 2017
Fifteen-week final field experience Work with Intermediate Band, Advanced Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band,
and Guitar I Plan and facilitate instruction and rehearsals Assume responsibility for classroom.
Teaching Practicums
Stone Spring Elementary, Harrisonburg, VA, 2017: Three-week practicum with focus on instruction. Developed
and led lessons for PreK-4th grade. Improved instructional, management, differentiation, and reflection skills.
Elkton Middle School, Elkton, VA, 2016: Classroom Management focus with 6th-8th grade bands and choirs.
Facilitated rehearsal of 7-8th grade mixed choir and 7-8th grade symphonic band.
Wilbur S. Pence Middle School, Dayton, VA, 2015: Content Literacy focus with 6th-8th grade symphonic bands.
Facilitated rehearsal of jazz ensemble. Facilitated sectional rehearsals for 6th-8th grade.
Smithland Elementary, Harrisonburg, VA, 2014: Focus on using music technology to differentiate instruction for a
diverse body of students. Assisted with 2 nd and 3rd grade music classes.
President and Member National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 2013-present
President since 2014 Prepare agenda and lead BC NAfME meetings Provide professional development
opportunities Coordinate guest speakers Oversee chapter financial operations Recipient of Chapter of
Excellence Awards in Advocacy and Community Service Active at VMEA In-Service Conferences 20132016, Hill
Day 20142016, and Dr. Rodney Eichenbergers Choral Conducting Workshop in Falls Church 2016.
Low Brass Instructor Marching Blue Streak Band, Harrisonburg High School 2016
Assisted faculty to lead and instruct low brass for marching band Lead music and marching rehearsals Advanced
management, leadership, and instructional skills Straight Superior ratings, VBODA State Marching Assessment.
Student Conductor Music Department, Bridgewater College 2015-2016
Facilitated warm-ups and rehearsals of Concert Choir, Chorale, and Symphonic Band Learned how to rehearse
various ensembles and reflect on rehearsals Conducted during performances Recorded ensemble attendance
Internationally debuted as Choral Conductor in Montreal, Canada.

Professional Experience
Student Worker Music Department, Bridgewater College 2014-2017
Managed logistics and materials for ensemble performances Facilitated set-up for ensemble rehearsals Basic
maintenance of instruments Organization of instrumental music.
Music Director Bridgewater College Chapel Band 2016-2017
Selected, rehearsed, and directed hymns and contemporary praise songs for weekly college chapel services.
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Professional Experience (continued)

Music Coordinator Church of the Brethren National Young Adult Conference 2016
North Manchester, IN Selected and led music during All-Conference worships and bible studies Selected and
hired musicians for on-stage ensemble Assisted Conference Coordinators in planning worships Coordinated
musicians and talents from across the country to teach and lead songs for an audience of varying musical talents.
Adjudicator Central Highlands All-Area Honor Band, Valley Honor Band, VBODA District V 2014-present
Facilitate blind and open face auditions for middle and high school musicians.
Music Coordinator Camp Bethel, Fincastle, VA Summers 2014, 2015
Led music for meals, worships, and unit times Planned worship with Spiritual Life Coordinator Managed
logistics and materials for worship services Maintained good rapport with campers, parents and the public
Taught and led songs in varying styles and settings to kids and staff of all ages.
Instrumentalist Church of the Brethren Annual Conferences 2013, 2015, 2017
Grand Rapids, MI, Tampa, FL, and Charlotte, NC Assisted in leading music for All-Conference worships
Performed on guitar, trombone, percussion, and voice Arranged songs for instrumentation of on-stage ensemble.

Music-Related Experience
Bass Section Leader Concert Choir and Chorale, Bridgewater College 20132017
Facilitate sectional rehearsals and coordinate Outside Practice Sessions Simultaneously lead and participate.
Brass Captain Bridgewater College Screamin Eagles Pep Band 2016-2017
Facilitate sectional rehearsals Organize ensemble music Design apparel for football and basketball season.
Instrumental Director Bridgewater College Gospel Ensemble 20152017
Transcribe music for Gospel Band Facilitate rehearsals of Gospel Band Arrange music for varying
instrumentations by ear and perform in varying styles of contemporary gospel music.
Drumline Captain Bridgewater College Screamin Eagles Pep Band 20132016
Facilitated drumline rehearsals Maintained equipment and managed cost Used arranging skills for drumline.

Work History
Automotive Technician Sportscar Clinic, Roanoke, VA 2012present
Diagnose problems and perform maintenance and repairs on import automobiles Organize parts inventory.
Camp Counselor Camp Bethel, Fincastle, VA Summers 20102012
Guided unit and individual campers in participating safely and successfully in camp activities Supervised all
aspects of the campers day Ensured campers and co-workers physical and emotional safety Created an
enjoyable, fun, safe, and open atmosphere in the unit Used preventative discipline and clear communication.

Points of Interest
Advanced Diploma from Glenvar High School, Salem, VA, June 2013. GPA: 4.123 Valedictorian National
Honor Society John Philip Sousa Award Recipient
Eagle Scout, Eagle Scout Troop 352, Boy Scouts of America
Volunteer for Project W.A.R.M. splitting and delivering firewood to families in need in greater Roanoke Valley