Kyle R.

Karum
3209 E. 10th Street Apt. S8, Bloomington, IN 47408
(260) 687-0608, Kyle.Karum@gmail.com
www.KyleKarum.Weebly.com

Education & Certifications

Western Michigan University
September 2007 - December 2012
Bachelors of Music: Music Education, Choral/General Emphasis
Kalamazoo, MI
Deans List Recipient (2012), GPA: 3.0
Michigan Department of Education
January 2013 - June 2019
K-12 Music Education (JQ): Provisional Teaching Certificate
Indiana Department of Education
P-12 Music Education: Professional Educators License
United States Department of Education
Highly Qualified Status

June 2015 - June 2017

Obtained February 2014

Work Experience (Field Related)

Seymour High School
June 2015 - Present
Director of Choral Music
Seymour, IN
- Created and executed lesson plans for grades 9-12
- Taught 5 choir classes to grades 9-12 (SSAA, TTBB, & SATB)
- Prepared and rehearsed choirs for various performances
- Developed musicianship, vocal technique, and music theory in all students
- Organized concerts and other choir events
- Directed musical theater production (Working)
Prairie Heights Community School Corporation
Director of Choral Music & General Music Teacher

December 2012 - June 2015

LaGrange, IN

Pennfield Public Schools

Choral Music Teacher (Internship)

August 2012 - December 2012

Pennfield, MI

Michigan School Vocal Music Association

Honors Choir Assistant Coordinator

August 2012 - December 2012

Kalamazoo, MI

Additional Teaching Experience

Trine University
Marching Band Instructor
Portage Northern High School
Choir Teacher/Assistant to Director
Muskegon Community College
Featured Conductor

September 2014 - November 2014

Angola, IN
January 2012 - May 2012
Portage, MI
Spring 2011
Muskegon, MI

Related Field Experience

Temple Sings: Choral Conducting Seminar - Temple University
Conducting Participant, Dr. Paul Rardin; Director
Science Olympiad - Michigan Region 10
Supervisor and Judge for the Sounds of Music Event

July 2014
March 2014

Choral Conducting Symposium - University of Michigan

Conducting Participant, Dr. Jerry Blackstone; Director

July 2013

Choral Artistry Workshop - Eastman School of Music

Conducting Participant, One of 12 International Conductors Chosen,
Performed with Voices (Professional Ensemble), Dr. William Weinert; Director

July 2012

Harper C. Maybee Choral Conducting Competition

First Runner-up in Competition

April 2011

Leadership Opportunities
Bloomington Chamber Singers
Semi-Chorus Singer
Seymour Community School Corporation
Musical Theatre Director
Marching Band Visual Caption Head
Prairie Heights Community School Corporation
Music Department Chairperson
College and Career Readiness Committee
Conductor and Assistant Director of Theater
Homework Help After-School Program Teacher
University Chorale
Outstanding Leadership Award Recipient
Undergraduate Assistant Conductor
A Choral Christmas Shadow Conductor
Omega Delta Epsilon: Choral Music Fraternity, Alpha Chapter
Founding Member
President, Oversaw entire function of the chapter, met with advisors
Vice President, Oversaw Membership Education and Rituals

Other Work Experience

Red Lobster (Darden Restaurants)
Service Professional, Server, Alley Coordinator, Host
Western Michigan University - School of Music
Student Orientation Mentor

March 2005 - August 2012

Muskegon, MI & Portage, MI
Summers 2010, 2011, 2012
Kalamazoo, MI