LAURA M.

ROTH
laura.music.roth@gmail.com (810) 588-9280 lauramroth-music.weebly.com

SUMMARY________________________________________________________
First year music educator excited to make excellence in music accessible to students of all ages using
both performance and general music curricula. Eager to grow with students via feedback from
colleagues and research-based teaching methods/sequencing. Interested in incorporating cross-
curricular ties, global cultures, and music theory into traditionally performance-oriented settings.

EDUCATION______________________________________________________
Bachelor of Fine Arts, December 2018 GPA: 3.7
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Majors: Music Education (Emphasis: Instrumental Secondary), Music Composition
Study Abroad, August 2014 GPA: 4.0
Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing, China
Focuses: Chinese culture and elementary Chinese language

Certification:
Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate
Michigan JQ Teaching License: Music K-12

TEACHING EXPERIENCE___________________________________________
EDUstaff LLC, Various Cities
Substitute Teacher March 2018-Present
Execute lesson plans left by faculty to keep students on curricular schedule. Maintain management of
classrooms in a variety of schools, age groups, and backgrounds to create an environment conducive to
learning. Document and leave notes about students’ behavior and acquisition of content to ensure a
smooth transition between myself and regular teachers.

Lake Michigan Catholic Schools, St. Joseph, MI

Intern Teacher August 2018-December 2018
Selected and perfected developmentally appropriate repertoire for band classes in grades 5-12 to ensure
quality performances. Created lessons and assessments using Michigan’s state standards to facilitate
student success in attaining said standards. Assessed student progress and gave timely feedback to help
students reach daily goals.

Self-Employed, Portage, MI
Private Piano Teacher September 2016-July 2018
Using Faber’s “My First Piano Adventure”, augmented and modified lessons for students aged 4-8 years
old to ensure mastery of fundamentals in music theory and piano performance. Communicated and
collaborated with parents about students’ goals and progress to facilitate continued improvement.

Parchment Middle/High, Plainwell Middle, and Mattawan Middle/High Schools, Parchment,

Plainwell, and Mattawan, MI
Pre-Intern Teacher: September 2014-April 2015
Developed and implemented rehearsal plans once per week under the guidance of practicing teachers to
complete pre-determined objectives. Evaluated the effectiveness of the day’s lessons as well as critiques
from faculty and professors to improve pedagogical practices.

RELATED EXPERIENCE____________________________________________
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Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Textbook Editor/Proofreader September 2014-July 2018
Proofread and edited texts about Chinese history, culture, calligraphy, and characters to make their
language more natural to native English speakers. Discussed and clarified revisions in weekly meetings
with the head of WMU’s Chinese department. Submitted revised materials weekly to ensure publisher(s)
receive texts on time.

First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Wesley Intern August 2017-May 2018
Aided and built rapport with students in grades 7-12 during youth groups, community fundraisers,
outreach programs, etc. to invest them in their communities and with a spirit of service. Led discussions
on potentially controversial topics to encourage critical thinking and communication. Participated in bi-
weekly meetings and occasional weekend retreats with other interns for professional/personal
development, check-ins, and round-table discussions.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS_____________________________________
Red Cross: Adult, Child and Infant CPR, November 2017
Red Cross: First Aid, November 2017

AWARDS, LEADERSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS_________

• NAfME: National Association for Music Education
• Pi Kappa Lambda: Honors Association for Musical & Academic Excellence
• Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity: Western Student Association Senator
• Society of Composers Inc.: Founding member of WMU’s chapter
• Haenicke Institute for Global Education: Scholarship Recipient, participant/Alumni
• Western Student Composers Alliance: Trustee, Secretary
• Golden Key International Honors Organization
• Alpha Lambda Delta: Freshman Honors Organization
• Sigma Alpha Lambda: Upperclassmen Honors Organization
• Lee Honors College: Member, Dean’s Scholarship Recipient
• Dean’s List: 2011-2016, 2018

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS_____________________________________________
Proficient in: Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Calendar, Garageband, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint,
Sibelius 7.5, Audacity, Logic Pro IX
Experience in: Google Classroom, RenWeb, Microsoft Excel, MuseScore, Prezi, iwebfolio, Finale 4,
Pyware, InDesign CS5, Isotope, Logic Pro X

OTHER ROLES____________________________________________________
Composer/Organizer: Senior Composition Recital (2017), “All for One and One for All” Concert Series
(2016), Student Composers Concerts (2014-2017)
Sound Designer: “Picture Us”: multi-disciplinary Luscombe grant project (2014)
Performance experience: trombone (primary), clarinet, percussion, soprano and alto voice, keyboard,
world instruments (i.e. mountain dulcimer, erhu, didgeridoo)

REFERENCES____________________________________________
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Xiaojun Wang
• Chair of Chinese Department at Western Michigan University
• Author of textbooks on Chinese history, culture, calligraphy, and characters
• Professor of Chinese language and culture
• Xiaojun.wang@wmich.edu

Joseph Jarvie
• Director of Bands at Lake Michigan Catholic Schools
• Mentor Teacher
• Phone: (269) 621-6011
• jjarvie@lmclakers.org

Mary Land
• Professor of Music Education at Western Michigan University
• Primary observer during intern teaching
• Phone: (269) 387-4723
• mary.land@wmich.edu

Julie Kline
• Associate/Youth Pastor at First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo
• Mentor for Wesley Internship
• Phone: (269) 381-6340 ext. 232
• jkline@umc-kzo.org