Education

Ithaca College, Ithaca NY
Bachelor of Music - May 2009
Major: Music Education GPA - 3.705/4.00 cumulative
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Major instrument: Voice, also competent on piano, guitar and viola.

Experience

Teaching Experience

Dana Intern: Ithaca Children’s Choir, Community School of Music and Arts, Ithaca, NY Fall 2008- Present
♦ Intern conductor for Young Men’s Chorus and Choraliers Fall 2008, Chorale, Senior Choir and Training Choir Spring 2009
♦ Responsible for rehearsing with ensembles, maintenance of music library, communication with parents, set-up for rehearsal.
♦ Conducted ICC ensembles and helped facilitate multiple concerts throughout the year.
♦ Worked under the direction of multiple conductors, including Janet Galván and Jennifer Haywood.

Student Intern: Beverly J. Martin Elementary School, Ithaca, NY January 2009-Present
♦ Co-taught general music classes twice a week in public elementary school.
♦ Responsible for designing and teaching lesson plans for a variety of age groups.
♦ Experienced working with underrepresented populations in a public school setting.

Music Teacher- Under Cottonwood Daycare Fall 2008-Present
♦ Responsible for creating, planning and leading weekly music classes with 15-20 preschool aged children.

Music Teacher: Community School of Music and Arts, Ithaca NY Summer 2008- Present
♦ Designed lesson plans around a specific theme for each session.
♦ Prepared students for performance at end of each week.

Voice Teacher: Private Lessons, Ithaca NY January 2009 – Present
♦ Taught weekly voice lessons to private students.
♦ Prepared students for upcoming performances.

Senior Student Teacher: Skaneateles High School, Skaneateles, NY Fall 2008
♦ Assistant conductor for Concert Choir, 9th and 10th grade Women’s Choir, Women’s Chamber Choir and Madrigal Choir.
♦ Assistant Director for Fall Musical
♦ Responsible for choosing appropriate and multicultural repertoire for respective groups.
♦ Responsible for creating, planning and leading daily rehearsals and small group voice lessons.
♦ Incorporated the use of Kodály and Dalcroze methods into lessons.

Junior Student Teacher: Immaculate Conception School, Ithaca NY Sept 2007- May 2008
♦ Designed curriculum and twice-weekly lesson plans
♦ Acted as primary music educator for 4th and 3rd grade general music classes
♦ Incorporated the use of Orff, Kodály and Dalcroze methods into lessons
♦ Experience with special needs students including both physical and behavioral challenges.

Related Experience

Guest Lecturer: Guest lecturer at Tompkins Cortland Community College Spring 2009
♦ Presented on effective music education with the infant to toddler demographic.
Facilitator: Private music therapy sessions Fall 2007 – Spring 2009
♦ Worked one-on-one with client on relieving depression through chant and improvisation.
Creator and chairperson Tessera Arts Festival: 2003 - 2009
♦ Developed and produced annual arts festival with spiritual focus.
Creator Ithaca Arts Festival: Ithaca College Dana Internship Summer 2007
♦ Designed and produced arts festival involving the Ithaca Community focusing on service to the community through Art.
Presenter: Center for Education’s National Educator’s Conference Oct 2004
♦ Presented on “the Role of Arts in Developing a Culture of Heart.”

Performance Experience

Ensemble Member in Ithaca College Opera Workshop Production of Suor Angelica: April 2009
Senior Recital at Ithaca College: April 2009
Soloist Lindsey Christiansen Master Class, Ithaca College: March 2009
Performer at Dryden United Methodist Church: July 2008
Featured Performer at Music in Harmony Benefit Concert: April 2008
Sophomore Recital at Ithaca College: March 2007
Wedding Performer: Summers 2007 - Present
Featured Performer Ithaca Community Arts Festival: August 2007
Mister Miss University Talent Contest: July 2007
IC Choral Union: Performance of the Verdi Requiem, Lincoln Center April 2008
IC Women’s Chorale: Fall 2006 - Present
IC Chorus: Fall 2005 - Spring 2006

Volunteer Experience

Summer Camp Councilor and Song Leader: Pocono Family Ministries Summers 2000-Present
Volunteer Music Teacher: Greater Ithaca Activities Center intermittently 2007- Present
CSMA Senior Choir peer mentor: Spring 2007
Member, Intergenerational Choir: Fall 2007 - Spring 2007; Spring 2008
Participant Youth Assembly at United Nations: August 2007
Participant Special Task Force: August 2003 - July 2004
♦ One Year volunteer service and challenge program through church
♦ Graduate of Assistant Training program

Conductors

Janet Galvan
Lawrence Doebler
Jennifer Haywood
Brian DeMaris

Private Studies

Carol McAmis
Jennifer Haywood
Ivy Walz

Honors and Awards

Dean’s List: Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008
Dana Internship: Recipient Summer 2007, Year 2008 - 2009
Recipient of Lillian Speakman Vail Scholarship: 2008 - 2009
♦ Awarded annually to juniors and seniors with established records of academic achievement and community service.
Recipient of Allan H. Treman Scholarship: 2008 - 2009
♦ Awarded annually to students who have made an outstanding contribution to the School of Music.
US Delegate Mister Miss University International: July 2007
♦ Chosen among university students from across the country to represent the United States in an international pageant in Seoul, Korea with focus on leadership, scholarship, talent and service.
Miss Service Award: Mister Miss University International July 2007
Miss Friendship Award: Mister Miss University International July 2007

Professional and Campus Affiliations

Officer Collegiate Association for Research of Principles Secretary 2006-2007, 2007-2008
Member, Student National Association of Teachers of Singing
Member, Music Educators National Conference; Student chapter
Member, American Choral Directors Association; Student chapter

Selected Course Work

Creative Arts Methods with Older Adults
Music therapy independent study with Carol McAmis
Feldenkrais®
Vocal Pedagogy
African Drum and Dance Performance Practice
Choral Rehearsal and Vocal Techniques
Multicultural Perspectives in Music Education

About Me

In my free time you might find me writing songs, rollerblading, drawing or painting. I enjoy service learning, good books and let's not forget summer camp.

References Available upon request.
Letters of recommendation are available from Career Services, Ithaca College, 1101 Gannett Center, Ithaca, NY 14850 607.274.3365

Clair Stein