Gina Marie D. Senters

1. Gina Marie D. Senters Introduction Résumé & References Philosophy Statement School of Education Competencies *Knowing *Sharing *Caring

2. Introduction This portfolio provides documentation of my work and desires in becoming a more knowledgeable, competent, respectful, and inspiring teacher leading all students to become musicians who are eager to enrich the world in which they live. * Résumé in 1 Page * Continue for a summary of my experience. Table of Contents

3. Résumé • 2 Years Classroom Experience, Elementary Level • Graduate of Emmanuel College, BME • Licensed Minister of Music for IPHC for 3 years • Peer Instructor for Freshman Experience Program at EC for 1 ½ yrs. • Conquest Youth Camp Musician and Counselor • Student Government Executive Secretary Résumé Musical Resume Table of Contents

4. EDUCATION Emmanuel College Franklin Springs, GA • Bachelor of Music Education May 2004 • GPA: 3.3 • Bachelor of Worship and Music Ministry May 2003 • Licensed as Minister by IPHC March 2003 Return to Resume page 1

5. EXPERIENCE • Classroom Teaching Warner Robins, GA • Shirley Hills Elementary August 2004 – Pres. • Conducted music education classes for K-5, implementing choral and dance emphasis as well as basic rhythmic and pitched Orff instruments • Conducted extra-curricular Choir of 3-5 Grade students • Member of Better-Seeking Team- fine-tuning goals and strategies for School Improvement Plan • Student Teaching Carnesville, GA • Franklin Co. Middle School Spring 2004 • Directing and conducting rehearsals and activities of all chorus members • Choreography, instruction and direction of music for chorus performance • of the Broadway musical, The Music Man • Music and Worship Leader • Higher Praise Worship Center Conyers, GA • Leading weekly services in singing, prayer, and Scripture reading Aug. 2003- • Facilitating and directing band and vocal rehearsals May 2004 Return to Resume page 1

6. RELATED SKILLS • Soprano Vocalist Spring 1997 - Present • Refining and strengthening vocal performance--through private training—for solo & group performance • Pianist/Keyboardist Fall 1987 - Present • Adept in performance on electronic and acoustic keyboards, with classical training at Emmanuel College and improvisational experience • Computer Operations • InTech Certified Spring 2004 • Experienced with Microsoft Office XP Fall 1997 - Present applications, Internet, iTunes, Inspiration, Timeliner; PC and Macintosh hardware Return to Resume page 1

7. REFERENCES • Traci Jackson Principal • Shirley Hills Elementary • 300 Mary Lane, Warner Robins, GA 31088 • 478.929.7824 tjackson@hcbe.net • Melanie Burton-Brown Vice Principal • Franklin County Middle School • 280 Busha Road, Carnesville, GA 30521 • 706.384.4581 mburton-brown@hcbe.net • Vicki White FYE Director • Emmanuel College • P.O. Box 129, Franklin Springs, GA 30639 • 706.245.7226 vwhite@eclions.net Return to Resume page 1

8. Philosophy Statement Students learning music is the most rewarding job I have ever known. The competencies, skills, and character developed through children becoming musicians makes for a wonderful adventure on which I want to be the guide. School is the perfect place for all to start. Philosophy Paper Found on the Website Table of Contents

9. KNOWING Competency K1: The teacher candidate demonstrates a knowledge of content. • I have passed the PRAXIX II for Music Education and have received quality education in environments of • small classes • private instruction Music Theory I-IV A A B+ B+ Ear Training/Sight Singing A B+ A B Diction I & II A A Vocal Instruction B+ A B+ A A A Piano Instruction A A A A Music History I & II B B String Techniques A World Music B+ Oral Communications A Table of Contents

10. KNOWING Competency K2: The teacher candidate demonstrates a knowledge of the principles of learning, human growth and development, philosophical concepts, and the values of a diverse society • I have gained education and training in pedagogical concepts and have been certified by RESA for both • IN-TECH and • Substitute Teaching Prin. of Amer. Ed. A Exceptional Ch. A Music Methods P-6 B+ Advanced Cond. B+ Music Methods 7-12 B Educational Psych. B Human Gr. & Dev. B+ Choral Lit. & Tech. B+ Back to the Table of Contents

11. SHARING Competency S1: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to organize, manage, and facilitate learning. • I believe … • Major contributors to society are often • well-taught students of music. • Structured space and time in the • classroom supports creativity. • An organized teacher sets a good • example for successful students. • Leadership skills enable a teacher to • know and grow students. Classroom Management Plan Includes positive expectations of engaging students’ ability and desire to learn Table of Contents

12. SHARING Competency S2: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to design effective, productive, and relevant learning activities. Typical Lesson Found on Website Vocab. Sheet Back to the Table of Contents

13. SHARING Competency S3: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to select and use appropriate curriculum resources, including current technology. Though students do not want to stop singing and dancing, the internet teaches them fun and important facts about music and music programs. At the Elementary Level, I use PPT quite often to display words to new songs for chorus and to add literary components even for kindergarten reading levels. I can use Computer Resources to create Informational Presentations to my students. A presentation on Moses Hogan is available. WEB QUEST LESSON available Back to the Table of Contents

14. SHARING • My favorite ways to help the students assess themselves is often through performance for one another! • Musical Cranium Invented Game • Video-taping small groups/whole groups • Criticism Sandwich Technique • Performance Rubrics Competency S4: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to develop and utilize appropriate assessment procedures Back to the Table of Contents

15. CARING Competency C1: The ability to create a classroom climate of respect and acceptance of students and parents of diverse backgrounds. I grew up in the Capital City of Florida, attended college in a very rural area of NE Georgia, and have made two trips to Europe including a summer church music internship. Music in the city… …and around the world! …to the country… Back to the Table of Contents

16. CARING Competency C2: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to affirm and support all students in their learning efforts. In my classroom, my walls are full of pictures of the students performing, advertisements encouraging them toward success and self-discipline, and a weekly quote supporting learning in music. GOALS are DREAMS with a TIMELINE. “Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. We have to build it piece by piece— by thought, choice, courage, and determination.” > John Luther Hottest new CD: $16.00 Used car for college: $2,000 College Education: $40,000+ Self-Control: PRICELESS Back to the Table of Contents

17. CARING Competency C3: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to join with the home and community to form cooperative partnerships. CONQUEST, EC Keyboardist/Counselor Summer Camp Tour Church involvement Music Leader Conyers, GA I love working and traveling with other musicians ! Back to the Table of Contents

18. CARING Competency C3: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to join with the home and community to form cooperative partnerships. Our Heritage Day Program at FCMS was a Celebration of Patriotism and Honoring Black History Month Back to the Table of Contents

19. CARING Competency C4: The teacher candidate demonstrates the ability to develop professionally. • Memberships enhance my life of learning. • PAGE • MENC • Music Friends • Omicron Delta Kappa Back to the Table of Contents