4 Springhome Rd

Barrie, ON L4N 5K1

705-305-7460
alannaburke@hotmail.ca

ALANNA BURKE
PROFILE

Committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom

environment
Experience using technology in the classroom, including Power
Point, Youtube, and Music Notation Software
Experience teaching in a special education classroom
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Qualified musician in the Canadian Forces
Experienced in working under pressure

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR, WINDSOR,

ON
2015

Division: Intermediate/Senior

Teachables: Music and Social Science

BACHELOR OF MUSIC [HONOURS], UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR,

WINDSOR, ON
2014

Music Education

Saxophone Performance

[FIELD OR AREA OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR STUDENT TEACHER

Walkerville Collegiate Institute
April 3, 2015 April 24, 2015

Grade 10-12 Guitar

Grade 10-12 Vocal Music

Grade 11-12 Instrumental Music

Holy Names Catholic High School

Feb 9, 2015 Feb 27, 2015

Grade 9-12 Vocal Music

Grade 9 Religion

Grade 9-12 Special Education Music

Herman Secondary School

Dec 1, 2014 Dec 19, 2014

Grade 12 Challenge and Change in Society (2 periods)

Assumption Catholic High School

Oct 6, 2014 Oct 24, 2014

EMPLOYMENT
EXPERIENCE

Grade 9 instrumental music

CANADIAN FORCES (RESERVES) MUSICIAN, WINDSOR REGIMENT

BAND, WINDSOR, ON
Nov 2013 Present

Developed strong adaptability traits through living in adverse

conditions

Developed a heightened ability to work under pressure through

simulated trench warfare

Perform music at military events in and around Windsor, ON

FREELANCE SAXOPHONE TEACHER, WINDSOR, ON

Oct 2013 Present

Taught private saxophone lessons in the Windsor area

CABIN COUNSELOR, CAMP KODIAK, MCKELLAR, ON

Jun 2013 Aug 2013, Jun 2012 Aug 2012

Cabin counselor for kids with and without ADD, ADHD, LD, and
Aspergers

Tutored kids grades 1-6 in reading, writing, and math

Guided campers ages 6-19 through various activities such as

sailing, drama, and canoe/kayaking, and encouraged full camper
participation

Coached campers through musical numbers as music director of

Peter Pan

CASHIER, MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS, BARRIE, ON

Oct 2007 Aug 2011

COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT

Worked as part of a team in a fast-paced environment filling

customers orders

MUSIC EXPRESS SHOW BAND, WINDSOR, ON

Oct 2014 Present
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE, WINDSOR, ON
Sept 2011 Present
WINDSOR REGIMENT BAND (CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER), WINDSOR, ON
Jan 2012 Oct 2013

CERTIFICATES
AND
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Completed QL-3 Musicians Course

Completed Basic Military Qualifications (BMQ) training
Alanna Burke

ACCOMPLISHM
ENTS

course
Completed Basic Military Qualifications-Land training course
Trained in CPR and First Aid
REFERENCES

Vanessa Harnish, Music Teacher, Walkerville Collegiate Institute

vanessa_harnish@publicboard.ca
519-51-5526

Jeffrey Lutz, Humanities Department Head, Herman Secondary School

jeffrey.lutz@publicboard.ca
519-792-9505

Dr. Jonathan Bayley, Faculty Advisor, University of Windsor

jbayley@uwindsor.ca
519-253-3000 ext. 3814

Capt. Beth Dykeman, Windsor Regiment Band Music Director

bethdykeman@gmail.com
519-981-3320

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Alanna Burke