Katie Orrell

7 Mountain View Lane, North Canaan, CT 06018 (860) 248-9923 orrellk@hartwick.edu

Summary
I am passionate about advocating for music education in Americas schools. My intention is to start
teaching music in the fall of 2016 in an early childhood position. I also have a passion for working with
children with developmental disabilities, and I am planning on pursuing a Bachelors degree in music
therapy following my graduation from Hartwick College. My experience thus far has included an
internship at Pathfinder Village in Edmeston, NY, a mini-practicum shadowing a music therapist, student
teaching in two different placements, working as a cabin counselor at a special needs camp, and service
learning hours in multiple schools.
Education
Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, May 2016
Teaching Experience
South Kortright Central School, South Kortright, NY
Student Teacher, September 2015 - October 2015
Pre-kindergarten-5th grade
Developed daily lesson plans which encouraged students to sing, play instruments, improvise and
compose
Taught 6-7 classes a day
Attended teacher professional development days
Assessed student learning using a variety of assessments
Junior High Chorus, Senior High Chorus
Rehearsed new literature with students
Conducted a piece of literature, one per ensemble at the winter concert

Worcester Central School, Worcester, NY

Student Teacher, October 2015 - December 2015
4th grade
Taught students how to play the recorder and perform solo and within a group
Elementary band, Junior High band, Senior High band
Rehearsed new literature with students
Taught instrumental lessons
Conducted a piece of literature, one per ensemble at the winter concert

Private Lesson Instructor - Trombone, Oneonta, NY

September 2014 - present
Provide weekly one on one trombone instruction to a junior high student
As a result, the student has developed a better tone and has more confidence with the instrument
Pathfinder Village School, Edmeston, NY
Student Teacher - Internship, January 2014

Taught individual voice lessons to students with developmental disabilities

Taught adaptive music classes in 4 classrooms of students of varying ages
Lead music therapy activities
Taught choir including every child in the school

Springbrook School, Oneonta, NY

Student Teacher - Mini Practicum, January 2015
Led music therapy sessions with students who have developmental disabilities
Worked one on one with a certified music therapist
Salisbury Central School, Salisbury, CT
Substitute Paraprofessional
Assisted with pre-kindergarten summer school program
Assisted children with special needs with educational and social development
Other Experience with Children
Camp Horizons, South Windham, CT
Cabin Counselor, June-August 2014, June-July 2015
Acted as a life coach in assisting campers ages 8-65 with developmental disabilities in performing
ADLs and participating in camp activities, such as swimming, horseback riding, boating, physical
education, etc.
Childcare, Salisbury CT
Babysitter, May 2013 - present
Assist child with special needs with ADLs and transportation needs
Other Activities, Experience, and Honors
National Association for Music Education Club, Secretary 2014, Treasurer 2015, 2012 - present
Sigma Alpha Iota Beta Omicron Chapter, Music Director 2014, Vice President Membership 2015,
2013 - present
Orchesis Dance Club, member 2013 - present
Music Together program, volunteer, Oneonta, NY February-May 2014
Presidential Scholarship - Hartwick College
Cyrus Mehri Global Pluralism Fellowship recipient, 2015
Deans List, Fall 2014, Spring 2015