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    Connor Bentley is a music teacher with experience teaching K-12 instrumental music. His philosophy is to help students connect with music in meaningful ways and allow them to be innovative in their exploration. He has a bachelor's degree in music education and experience teaching at various schools, including as a graduate assistant, student teacher, and substitute teacher. His skills include effective communication, collaboration, and understanding modern teaching techniques.

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    Connor Bentley is a music teacher with experience teaching K-12 instrumental music. His philosophy is to help students connect with music in meaningful ways and allow them to be innovative in their exploration. He has a bachelor's degree in music education and experience teaching at various schools, including as a graduate assistant, student teacher, and substitute teacher. His skills include effective communication, collaboration, and understanding modern teaching techniques.

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    CONNOR BENTLEY

    MUSIC TEACHER

    PHILOSOPHY EDUCATION

    Creating, performing and Oakland University


    engaging with music provides Bachelor of General Music, K-12
    an avenue for students to grow
    Instrumental
    not only in their musical
    schemata but as human beings.
    WORK EXPERIENCE
    My goal is to help students
    connect with music in
    International Academy East, Graduate Assistant
    meaningful, transformative ways
    SEPT 2019 - PRESENT
    and allow them to be innovative
    in their exploration learning that Aiding the Band/Orchestra/Choir Directors in
    music is exceedingly more than creating a comprehensive curriculum.
    notes on a page. Organizing and managing a comprehensive music
    library.
    Assistant conductor for all ensembles.
    Sectional/Private Lessons tutor.
    Creating new ways to actively engage in music.

    CONTACT Rochester Adams HS, Student Teacher


    JUN 2017 - DEC 2018

    Built positive and engaging work relationships with


    1060 Villa Park Dr. staff, students and band boosters.
    Troy MI, 48085 Planned daily lessons with all groups, focusing on the
    specific needs of the students.
    ccbentle@comcast.net Ran the Adams Guitar Class, teaching students'
    fundamentals, and supervising lessons.
    (248) 376-8581 Attended professional development meetings and
    /ccbentley369 collaborated with other teachers/administrators to
    design a more holistic approach to class.
    Assisted with administrative duties, such as event
    planning, copying music, and assisted with students
    choosing music for Solo & Ensemble.
    TECHNOLOGY Rochester Adams HS, continued

    Supervised trips with the Adams Marching Band (of


    Learning Platforms which I was an Assistant Director), including a
    Moodle parade in Sarnia, Canada, and the Cross-Town
    Canvas Showdown at the O’rena at Oakland University.
    Schoology Participated in Band Council meetings with the
    band director, band boosters and student
    MS Office representatives before school.
    Word
    Excel Lamphere HS, Substitute teacher, Low Brass Instructor
    Powerpoint AUG 2015 - JUN 2018

    Outlook Worked as a substitute teacher at Lamphere High School,


    Teams John Page Middle School, Edmonson Elementary School
    and Lessenger Elementary School.
    Music Learning Low Brass Instructor for the Lamphere Marching Band
    Platforms (2015-2017)
    Smartmusic Managed classes with 50+ students.
    Soundtrap
    Garageband
    SKILLS
    Noteflight
    Sibellius
    Finale Exceptional communication and networking skills
    Aurasma Effective collaboration between band, administration
    and boosters.
    Understanding of modern and innovative teaching
    REFERENCES techniques, and their implementation in the
    classroom.

    Dr. Lauri Hogle Ryan Brinks Jodie Kleymeer


    Associate Professor of Music Education, Assistant Principal Media Specialist
    Oakland University International Academy East Lake Shore High School

    Phone: (404) 310-8122 Phone: (248) 823-8300 Phone: (586) 285-8916


    Email: laurihogle@oakland.edu Email: rbrinks@bloomfield.org Email: jkleymeer@shorian.org

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