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Sonya Rohde
10388 Centennial Ave. | Huntley, IL 60142 | 224-489-4990 | sonyarohde@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE
Elementary Music Education

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Music Education 2005
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Primary Instrument: Oboe
Certification: IL Type 10

Master of Music Education 2010

VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL
Primary Instrument: Oboe
Certification: IL Type 10

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
K-5 General Music/5th and 8th Grade Band Director
Lily Lake Grade School, Burlington, IL, 2015-Present
Implemented lesson plans for K-5th Grade
Managed production of K-2nd Grade Concert and 3rd-5th Grade Concert
Collaborated with classroom teachers to create cross curricular lesson plans
Designed new exams, assessed student performance, maintained organized grade records
Collaborated tests results with other music teachers to enhance curriculum outcome
Implemented a performance based after school 3rd-5th grade choir
Collaborated across district with K-8 art, general music, choir, and band teachers to host the District 301
Fine Arts Showcase
Served on the Veterans Day Committee managing fundraiser for the Veterans Education Fund and
created connections to Veterans through all school activities
Organized Veterans Day Assemblies at Lily Lake Grade School
Implemented Chromebooks into Music Curriculum using Nearpod, Google, and Canvas

Central Middle School Burlington, IL, 2014-Present

Implemented lesson plans for 5th grade band and 8th grade band, marching band, and jazz band
Coordinated schedules for rotating group lessons
Managed production concerts
Produced sound for school play and concerts
Designed new exams, assessed student performance, maintained organized grade records
Maintained a curriculum based website for students and parents
Collaborated tests results with other music teachers to enhance curriculum outcome
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Central Middle School Burlington, IL, 2014-Present (Cont.)

Provided summer band camp for members of the ensembles
Organized 8th grade trip to Music in the Parks and Six Flags
Oversaw parent non-profit booster organization
Collaborated with the Music Subject Area Committee to design a K-12 music curriculum
Organized Solo and Ensemble contest for band and orchestra students
Awarded 1st place and Best of Day Award at Music in the Parks Music Festival
Collaborated with teachers to host Veterans Day Concert Assemblies across District 301
Collaborated with 6th-12th grade band directors to host an all-district jazz concert
Implemented Fun Fridays evening rehearsals for 5th grade band members

Homebound Tutor
Community Consolidated School District 301, Burlington, IL 2014-Present
Tutor student in Algebra II, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Criminal Law
Prepare engaging lesson plans
Meet with students 3 times a week

School Play Director

Central Middle School Burlington, IL 2014-Present
Borrowed Time By Kevin Stone
Created dynamic sets with the collaboration of student and staff
Organized rehearsal schedule and performance venue
Produced all sound production

K-6 General Music

Montessori School of North Hoffman 2013-2014
Implement lesson plans in Kindergarten-6th grade for 30 minute classes 2 times a week
Manage production of cross curricular 1st-5th grade music concerts
Organized caroling concert at Senior Care Center in North Barrington
Design exams, assess student performance, maintained organized grade records
Maintain website for students and parents
Created Piano Readiness Class and Childrens Choir

Private Music Instructor

Dundee Crown High School Carpentersville, IL January 2013-June 2013
Vero Voce School of Visual and Performing Arts St. Charles, IL July 2012-August 2013
Rohde Music Studio Elgin, IL 2003-Present
Teach lessons to all band instruments grades 5th-8th
Teach private oboe lessons 5th-12th grade
Coordinate student schedules
Maintained a curriculum based website and blog at www.rohdemusicstudio.weebly.com
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Band Director
Central Middle School Burlington, IL 2006-2011
Implemented lesson plans for 5th-8th grade band, 6th-7th grade orchestra, 7th and 8th grade marching
band, and jazz band
Implemented a performance based after school guitar club
Coordinated schedules for rotating group lessons in 4 different schools each week
Managed production of over 20 concerts a year
Produced sound for school play and concerts
Designed new exams, assessed student performance, maintained organized grade records
Maintained a curriculum based website for students and parents
Created orchestra presentation for District 301 Board of Education
Collaborated tests results with other music teachers to enhance curriculum outcomes
Provided summer band camp for members of the ensembles
Implemented Smart Music learning centers into curriculum
Organized 8th grade trip to Music in the Parks and Six Flags
Oversaw parent non-profit booster organization
Collaborated with the Music Subject Area Committee to design a K-12 music curriculum
Organized Solo and Ensemble contest for band and orchestra students

General Music Teacher

Martin Elementary School Lake in the Hills, IL
Conley Elementary School Algonquin, IL 2005-2006
Implemented lesson plans in 3rd-5th grade for 30 minute classes 3 times a week
Managed production of 2 cross curricular 5th grade music concerts
Organized 3rd grade recorder recitals
Designed new exams, assessed student performance, maintained organized grade records
Maintained a curriculum based website for students and parents
Created music advocacy presentation for District 158 Board of Education
Collaborated tests results with other music teachers to enhance curriculum outcomes

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Professional Affiliations
Illinois Music Educator Associate - ILMEA, NAfME 2006-2011, 2016-2017
Illinois Grade School Music Association IGSMA 2006-2011, 2014-2017
American Orff Schulwerk Association - 2015-2017
Performance Experience
Fox Valley Philharmonic and Woodwind Quintet 2008-2010
Fox Valley Orchestra 2012-2013
First Congregational Orchestra 2014-2016
Technology
Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Publisher,Sibelius, Finale, Noteflight, Flat, website maintenance
Power School, Smart Music, Canvas, Nearpod, Google Drive, Twitter, Facebook, Remind