Katelyn E.

Cozzens
3021 Hampden Lane, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452
(757) 849-3979
Cozze2ke@dukes.jmu.edu
EDUCATION

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelors in Music: Music Education: K-12 Instrumental Music (August 2020- Present)
● GPA: 2.93

FIRST COLONIAL HIGH SCHOOL Virginia Beach, VA

High School Diploma - Advanced Studies. (September 2016- June 2020)
● GPA: 3.52

Relevant Coursework: AP Music Theory, AP Biology, Wind ensemble, Virginia Teacher for
Tomorrow, Concert band,
Honors: Honor Roll (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020,) Advanced studies diploma
Extracurriculars:
First Colonial Marching Patriots, Pit Orchestra, Patriot pals, Orchestra, Junior Varsity Softball,
Virginia Teacher for Tomorrow, Lessons, Brass Capitan, Warm-up Capitan, Symphony
Orchestra, Pit Orchestra
Awards: Patriot pride award, Varsity letter

MUSICAL EXPERIENCE

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Harrisonburg, VA

The Marching Royal Dukes (August 2020- Present)
Second Trumpet player for all home football games and exhibitions
JMU Symphonic Band (Fall 2020- Spring 2021)
Second and Third trumpet ensemble member
JMU Concert Band (Fall 2021- Spring 2022)
First trumpet ensemble member
JMU Pep Band (Spring 2022 - Present)
Second Trumpet player for men’s and women's basketball games

FIRST COLONIAL HIGH SCHOOL Virginia Beach, VA

Marching Patriots (August 2016 - June 2020)
Attended all home football games and participated in competitions
Symphony Orchestra ( September 2017- June 2018)
Second french horn ensemble member
Wind ensemble (September 2017 - June 2020)
Second horn and first trumpet ensemble member
Pit orchestra (April 2018 - June 2020)
First and Second trumpet ensemble member

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

VIRGINIA TEACHERS FOR TOMORROW

(September 2018 - June 2020)
● Had student teaching every Tuesday and Thursday, created lessons, Taught 5th and
3rd-grade general education, Taught small group English lessons for 5th grade, Taught
small group history and English lessons for 3rd grade, Observed K-12

BRASS CAPTAIN AT FIRST COLONIAL HIGH SCHOOL

(September 2019 - June 2020)
● Assisted with sectionals when brass staff was present, Ran sectionals when brass staff
was not present, Organized weekly goals, Taught marching basics

SMALL GROUP TRUMPET LESSONS

(September 2018 - June 2019)
● Attended Lynnhaven Middle School 6th and 7th-grade band classes, Worked with the
trumpet section on specific goals provided by the teacher.

RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Ocean Breeze Waterpark, Jr. Lifeguard Camp Counselor Virginia Beach, VA

(May 2021 - Present)
Job Description: Lead daily junior lifeguard camp, teach first aid and CPR to campers, maintain
a safe environment for all campers, work closely with management to ensure proper
communication with parents, maintain a professional image

Resident Advisor for JMU Harrisonburg, VA

(August 2021 - Present)
Job Description: Conducts duty tours to ensure residents’ safety and compliance with James
Madison University Office of Residence Life’s rules, Helps address residents’ questions and
concerns, either personally or by referring them to the relevant campus resources, Plans and
implements educational and community-building programs for the residents, Writes
informational reports including duty logs, community reports, programming forms, and fire and
safety forms to document relevant incidents.