MARIA K.

BEREZNY
38 Ann Road, Long Valley, NJ 07953 | 908-914-8073 | mkberezny@gmail.com

CERTIFICATION
Pennsylvania Instructional I, Music PreK-12 (anticipated June 2019)

EDUCATION
Grove City College, Grove City, PA
Bachelor of Music in PreK-12 Music Education, Viola Concentration – anticipated May 2019
QPA: 3.94; Major QPA: 3.97
Honors: Dean’s List with High Distinction; Clifford L. and Joanne H. Cox Award for Excellence in Music

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher—Long Valley, NJ (2017-present)
 Elementary Music
o Modified a generic general lesson plan to meet the needs of each grade level
o Implemented inclusion techniques to keep all students actively engaged and involved
 Middle Level Music
o Led warm-ups and conducted orchestral rehearsals; aurally and visually assessed pitch and rhythmic accuracy,
blend, balance, intonation, tone, and posture
o Directed beginning through advanced level guitar classes; modeled proper playing technique, new chords, new
strum patterns, and good singing technique; utilized technology to facilitate instruction
Field Experiences (2015-2018)
 Elementary—General music, instrumental lessons, life skills/adapted music
o Ada B. Cheston Elementary School (Easton, PA), Flocktown-Kossmann Elementary School (Long Valley, NJ), Hillview
Intermediate Center (Grove City, PA)
 Secondary—Symphonic band, concert band, wind ensemble, marching band, string orchestra, choir, music technology,
fundamentals of music—special education, piano—beginning and advanced, intro to music, private/group instrumental
lessons, private/group vocal lessons
o Warren Hills Regional High School (Washington, NJ), Mount Olive High School (Flanders, NJ), Hackettstown High
School (Hackettstown, NJ), American Christian School—PreK-12 (Succasunna, NJ)

EMPLOYMENT
 String Methods TA—Grove City College, Grove City, PA (Spring 2018)
o Assisted the professor in teaching violin, viola, cello, and bass
o Modeled and evaluated proper playing posture and technique
o Administered written examinations
 Adjudication Judge—String and piano performances, National Federation of Music Regional Festival (March 2017, 2018)
 Music Department Keyholder—Grove City College, Grove City, PA (Fall 2017-present)
o Ushered recitals and other performances
o Utilized audio and visual recording equipment and technology
o Monitored and locked up the music building
o Assisted with various administrative tasks in the music office
 Orchestra Assistant—Grove City College, Grove City, PA (Fall 2015-present)
o Prepared the classroom/stage for each rehearsal and performance—chairs, stands, podiums, large instruments
o Aided the director with various tasks
 Nanny—Long Valley, NJ (2011-present)
o Served as a nanny to two children from infancy
o Assisted with daily care, nurturing, discipline, and play
o Coordinated daily activities and scheduling
o Aided children with schoolwork
COLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES
 Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association (PCMEA) (2016-present)
o Attended the annual state conferences, workshops, and professional performances
o Grove City College Chapter President (2017-2018)
 Delegated, oversaw, and assisted in the duties of the vice president, treasurer, secretaries, fundraising
chairs, historian, and past president
 Served as the liaison between the advisor and the students
 Organized all matters related to the annual conference including transportation, housing
accommodations, and meals
 Handled all external correspondence including membership drives, communicating information,
advertising, scheduling meetings and events, and coordinating trips
 Hosted Orff, Dalcroze, and other music education workshops
 Ensembles—Symphonic Orchestra (viola), Chamber Orchestra (viola), Marching Band (clarinet), Concert Band (clarinet),
Chapel Choir (alto)
 Participant in Orff, Dalcroze, and other music education workshops
 Polk Christian Outreach (2015-present)
o Served adults with physical and mental disabilities at Polk Center through fellowship, singing, playing instruments,
worship, Scripture reading, coloring, playing games, and doing crafts
o Building Leader (2016-present)
 Managed attendance, legal forms, supplies, and student concerns within the Meadowside Cottage
 Fellowship of Christian Educators (Fall 2015-Spring 2016, Fall 2017-present)
o Encouraged and supported local teachers and pre-service teachers
 Chapel Worship Team (Spring 2016-Fall 2017)
o Led team of musicians, coordinated weekly rehearsals, arranged music, and managed sound equipment
RELEVANT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 International Mission Trip Coordinator (2018)
o Arranged all logistics of the trip via communication in Spanish with Costa Rican natives
 Worship Team—Abundant Life Community Church, Port Murray, NJ (2012-present)
o Collaborated with fellow musicians; played guitar, bass, piano, percussion, mandolin, violin, and viola
 Vacation Bible School Music Director—Emmanuel Bible Church, Schooleys Mountain, NJ; Abundant Life Community Church
Port Murray, NJ (2011-present)
o Taught children songs and sign language using innovative teaching strategies
 Children’s Music Director—Emmanuel Bible Church, Schooleys Mountain, NJ (2014-2015)
o Directed weekly rehearsals including singly, simple instruments, and motions for congregational performances
o Selected relevant, attainable, and challenging music