Kelsey Crawford

MsKelseyCrawford@gmail.com | 860-391-2261 |
www.kelsey-crawford.weebly.com
Objective

Experience

Boston, MA

Enthusiastic, motivated and kindhearted music educator is seeking both a public school program
position and private students, in hopes of teaching scholars to grow into compassionate
individuals through the love and understanding of music.

Student-Teaching Practicum Internship

Scituate Public Schools Music Program
Supervising Teachers: Bill Richter, Greg Lessard

SEPT 2015-DEC 2015

Planned and taught lessons for individual and small group instrumental lessons along with band
rehearsals at the middle and elementary school levels with Greg Lessard. Planned and taught
lessons for intermediate and advanced High School chorale groups, along with group voice
lessons and music theory with Bill Richter. Conducted five concerts among the Elementary,
Middle, and High School bands and choirs at the public schools and within the community.
Lessons were planned with obtainable objectives including engaging activities and examples
catering to a variety of learning styles. Lessons consistently use technology in the classroom to
further learning and maintain a safe learning environment where students are encouraged to take
academic risks. Higher Order Thinking questions are consistently used to ensure maximum
understanding and knowledge retention with every student.

YMCA Boston- Oak Square Summer Camp

Counselor
Supervisor: Douglas Teixeira

JUNE 2015-SEPT 2015

Ensured the safety of every child while monitoring activities in between classes, during lunch
hours, free time, and daily activities including swimming and locker room changes. Counselors
completed extensive training both online and on-site; along with monitoring students during all
activities, counselors acted as support to administration of the camp and the YMCA facility.
Counselors were required to complete CPR and First Aid certification.

The Movement @ Berklee College of Music

President and Supervisor of Work-study Students
Supervisor: Eve Alpern and Abria Smith

OCT 2012-OCT 2015

Manage and run The Movement @ Berklee, a student-led volunteer program that uses music as a
medium for community building and social change through the student body, staff, alumni, and
faculty. Supervise four coordinators of The Movement, assign tasks, create/plan/oversee and host
volunteer events within the community, find volunteers (or fulfill the position) for
workshops/clinics/performances within the community, work closely with directors and leaders
within the community to establish new relationships between various cultures and age groups. The
Movement is a Non Profit Organization within the Community Affairs and Campus Engagement
Office at Berklee College of Music.

Citizens Bank
Teller, Foreign Currency Custodian, ATM Custodian
Supervisor: Amanda McLear

NOV 2010-MAY 2012

Answering calls, managing money and sales, foreign currency and ATM custodian, stand in vault
custodian and back up teller manager, operating computerized teller system, completing
transactions effectively, assisting and training new tellers, greeting customers and answering
inquiries, working in fast-paced environment, meeting quarterly team and individual sales goals,
ensuring the satisfaction of every customer and working with those who are not yet satisfied.

Skills

Community

Experience tutoring and giving music lessons; leadership skills and experience training new hires;
excellent customer service experience and skills; ability to play and teach voice, guitar, woodwinds
(including double reeds), brass, strings, piano, and recorder; excellent verbal and written
communication skills; proficiency in music technology resources and programs for classroom use;
proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and tools; proficiency in Pages and similar graphic design
programs; proficiency in Filemaker Pro program; proficiency in online social networking tools and
communications; ability to learn and operate job related computer programs quickly and
effectively; cash register experience; money handling and budget experience; outstanding
organizational skills; professionalism; ability to overcome objections from clients in a friendly and
effective manner; ability to work with a team; ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fastpaced environment.

The Murdock Manor Presents

Stage Design/Stage Hand/Administrative Assistant
Supervisor: Renee Goudreau

SEPT 2012-FEB 2015

Design and build lighting and stage sets for The Murdock Manor Presents, a production company
providing music/recordings/lighting etc. throughout Boston, Stage hand during Murdock Manor
shows throughout Boston, clerical/office duties for President of The Murdock Manor including
email and social media networking as well as organization of show call sheets and band line ups.
The Murdock Manor Presents is the production team for the International company, Sofar Sounds
(http://sofarsounds.com/) Boston based branch.

Berklee City Music

Volunteer Vocal Coach
Supervisor: Jordan Summers

JAN 2015-MAY 2015

Provide weekly 1/2 -1 hour vocal lessons to Boston Public High School 14-year-old student.

Group Music Workshops

SEPT 2013-PRESENT

Facilitate music workshops at local organizations around Boston that benefit the community:
Perkins School for the Blind: Coordinated a music series for the students at Perkins
Deaf-blind program (Watertown, MA) consisting of three music workshops hosted by
Berklee Music Education and Music Therapy students and faculty. Workshops were held
throughout April 2015.
The Home for Little Wanderers: Built and hosted a two-hour music class for orphans at
The Home for Little Wanderers.

Education

Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

Music Education Major, Psychology minor
Graduated, December 2015
GPA: 3.8, Deans List 2012-2015
Private Voice Instruction:

Bradford Gleim www.bradfordgleim.com

David Scott www.davidthornescott.com

Sharon Brown www.berklee.edu/people/sharon-brown

Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT

GPA: 3.6 Transferred 30 Liberal Arts credits
Westbrook High School, Westbrook, CT
Graduated in 2009 with honors
GPA: 3.6 National Honor Society Member