SHANNON LORRAINE TAYLOR

263 Essex Street Sarnia Ontario

Cell: (647) 267 4902

Home: (647) 267 4902

email: stayl46@uwo.ca

Objective: Committed to creating a classroom that encourages positivity, respect, and caters to diverse learning.

Education
Althouse Faculty of Education, Western University
Bachelor of Education, Intermediate/Senior Cohort in Psychology & Spec Ed
Teachables: Music Vocal, English Literature
Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University
Bachelor of Music Education Speciality Honours, Second Teachable English
Deans Honour Roll
Cawthra Park Secondary School
Vocal Major, Honour Roll

Teaching Experience
Phoenix Youth
2016

Winter

At Phoenix Youth I taught at risk students private vocal lessons and participated with the students in
small group ensembles.
I prepared numerous concerts and performances including a Gaelic performance of Tir Na Nog for a
live recording on Global Halifax.
I incorporated Social Emotional Learning techniques with Phoenix Youth at risk students and
addressed vocal health.
Byron Somerset
2016

Fall

I instructed students in JK through Grade 8 music including voice, recorder, and band under Jo Lee.
I instructed students in musical theory.
I evaluated students on their progress concerning musical performance and theory.
I prepared students for the Rememberance Day assembly and accompanied them on the flute.

Sarnia Collegiate Institute & Technical School

2016

Spring

I instructed music vocal and instrumental in grades 9-12 under the supervision of Chitra Dath.
I worked collaboratively with Chitra directing and conducting her students in preparation for
musical performances and concerts.
I conducted five band pieces for the grade 9 band at their Spring Concert.
I taught grade 9 instrumental, a grade 10/11 split instrumental and a grade 10/11/12 split vocal
music
I volunteered in extracurricular activities helping with the SCITS triathlon
Medway School TVDSB

Winter 2015

I taught music vocal to grades 9-11 and special education music under the supervision of Kathy
McNaughton.
I worked collaboratively with Kathy directing and conducting her students in preparation for solo
performances, tests, and concerts.
I conducted the grade 9 choir for their Christmas concert at a senior home.
I worked on the elements of music with the grade 9 class and instructed musical theory to students.
I helped in the rehearsal process of the junior grade 9 concert band.

Professional Development
I have worked in childcare at nurseries and a private nanny.
I have experience in customer information, service, and sales.
I have experience as a musical performer.

Other Relevant Experience

Summer 2016 Western University Daycare ~Childcare, Government approved literacy project
associate, cleaner
Summer 2015-Present day Nanny ~ Elizabeth Lusk toddler
Fall 2013-Present day Showcase Masonville Place Sales ~ Key Holder, Cashier, Customer
Service
Summer 2013 SDI Marketing ~ Sales and Information Service representative at the CNE
Summer 2012 Bikini Village Sales Person ~ Promoting Merchandise, Customer Service, Cashier
2012, 2009 Service Master ~ Organizing Files, Computer Work, Clearing out supply room,
Cleaning apartment
Summer 2011 Caregiver ~ Bernie Tran 2 Children (9 year old with mild autism/ 10 year old)
2010-2011 Mississauga Piano Studios Teacher~ (Taught piano and voice to all ages)
Summer 2010 Battaglias Grocery Store ~ Hot Foods Counter (Server/Cleaner/Food Preparation)

Volunteer Experience
2015-2016 Social VP at Althouse Faculty of Education
2015/2016, 2008/2009 The Meeting House~ Kids Max Program (Children ages 2-3 years/JK)
2013 Opera Spotlight Worker ~ Western University- Mozarts Cosi Fan Tutte
2011/2012 Harvest Bible Chapel~ Youth Ministry (nursery for 2-3 year olds)
2008/2009 Salvation Army ~ Christmas Gift Wrapping

Achievements
~ Highest grade average in graduating class Tecumseh Public Middle School
~ Burlington & Peel Vocal competitions
~ Acting up Stage One Song Glory 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
~ Collage and UROC solo in Chapters 2008, 2009, 2010
~ RCM examinations: Vocal grade 8 practical, Theory level 2, Grade 8 piano practical
~ Vocal studies: Solo and chorus repertoire (Girls Choir, Ritz, Chamber Choir, St. Cecilia, WU
Singers, Thames Scholars)
~Winner of the Pat Andersons Vocal Scholarship Competition
~ HSOF Halifax Opera 2014~ lead role of Eurydice in Orpheus in the Underworld, Jacques
Offenbach

Extra-curricular Activities and Interests

~ Physical fitness (soccer, cycling, swimming, running)
~ Reading, writing, poetry
~ Musical composition
~ Musical performance
~ Animals
~ Childcare

- Professional References List

NAME:

- Elizabeth Lusk

Kathleen
McNaughton

Chitra Dath

Joseph Lee

Lauren Abbot

- POSITION/
ORGANIZATI
ON

RELATIONSHI
P:

- Private nanny - Mother of

position
child

Sir Frederick
Banting SS

SCITS

Byron
Somerset PS

Phoenix
Youth

- (226) 9859928

- kmcnau@uwo.ca

- Chitra.DathMcLellan@lkdsb.net

Associate
Teacher
Practicum 1
Music - Head
Associate
Teacher
Practicum 2

(519) 4666460

- (519) 4528090

Practicum 3

(519) 4951070

- SPIN
Coordinator

- (902) 9562639

- (519) 3813105
- Lauren Bell
(District
manager)
- (519) 3197783

- (905) 3378265

- (905)-5955072

- Kevin
Cybulski

- Showcase
Retail

- Manager

- Lisa Fisher

- Byron
Somerset

- JK/SK Teacher
- (519)-851met during
4897
Practicum 3

- Mary

- Bikini Village
Oakville
- Manager
Place

Mary Johnson

EMAIL ADDRESS

Music - Head

- Music
Associate
Teacher

WORK/DAY #

- Director of
Mississauga
MPS
Piano Studios

jlee0405@rogers.com