Joel Paul Michalchuk 28 Rocktown Lambertville Road Lambertville, New Jersey 08530 (908) 892-1170 JoelPMichalchuk@yahoo.

o.com EDUCATION Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, New Jersey
Bachelor of Music in Music Education Master of Arts in Teaching Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3. May, 2015 (Anticipated)

Music Education with Frank Abrahams, Al Holcomb, Sharon Morrow, Janet Cape, and Patrick Schmidt; Vocal Studies with Rouchelle Ellis and Mark Moliterno; Piano with Laura Amoriello and Agnes Poltorak; Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Instruments with Janet Cape; String Instruments with Elizabeth Guerriero; Choral Conducting with James Jordan and Amanda Quist; Music History and Theory with Sharon Mirchiandani, Eric Hung, Christian Carey, Jay Kawarsky, and Stephan Young; Voice Science with Sean McArthur.

Teaching Pennsbury High School, Yardley, Pennsylvania Experience Fall 2011

Taught classroom music to students grades 9-12 in supervised practicum. Lesson content was correlated to meet the benchmarks of the National Standards for Music Education. Differentiated instruction to meet individual student learning styles and special education students mainstreamed into the classroom.

Quarry Hill Elementary School, Yardley, Pennsylvania Spring 2012

Taught classroom music to children grades K-6 in supervised practicum. Lessons emphasized Kodaly and Orff strategies that developed creativity and musical literacy skills. Created listening lessons that engaged children in active listening. Lesson content was correlated to meet the benchmarks of the National Standards for Music Education. Differentiated instruction to meet individual student learning styles and special education students mainstreamed into the classroom. Assisted with preparation for, and accompanied in spring concert.

The Cambridge School, Pennington, New Jersey Winter 2013

Taught drum circle to special needs students during two weekly music classes. Prepared for performance at school graduation. Lessons emphasized the O Passo method developed by Lucas Ciavatta. Differentiated instruction to meet individual student learning styles and development. Special Seminars with Lucas Ciavatta (O Passo)

Related Private Piano Teacher 2012-2013 Experience Taught a studio of three students from central New Jersey during the summer.
Assistant Musical Director 2011 Directed select scenes and assisted in the direction and production of a student run performance of Nine.

Performing Experience