Laura Faye Thieben

1103 SW 28th Street, Apt. 306 Ankeny, IA 50023 Education Master of Arts in Teaching, Music Education Drake University: expected completion May 2014 Master of Music, Bassoon Performance and Literature Eastman School of Music: 2006 Bachelor of Music, Bassoon Performance University of Georgia: 2004 Classroom Teaching Experience Student Teacher: Norwalk High School, Lakewood Elementary School, Norwalk, IA: January-May 2014 Teach instrumental music in multiple settings: high school band, middle school band, elementary band, high school jazz band, and high school percussion ensembles Teach small group lessons at all age levels and assess individual student progress Create supplemental materials to assist student learning Collaborate with instrumental music teachers regarding curriculum and desired student outcomes Consult with mentor teachers and supervising teacher regarding teaching techniques Organize and implement the High School Solo & Ensemble Festival Assist with implementing the Middle School Large Group Festival, Middle School Solo & Ensemble Festival, and Middle School Jazz Festival Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports program (Lakewood Elementary only) Travel with the high school jazz band to off-site performances Guest Clinician: Prairie Ridge Middle School, Ankeny, IA: October 2013 Assisted instrumental music teachers in identifying and selecting potential bassoon players Guest Clinician: Indian Hills Junior High, West Des Moines, IA: May 2013 Assisted instrumental music teachers in identifying and selecting potential bassoon players Practicum Student, Valley Southwoods Freshman High School, West Des Moines, IA: SeptemberDecember 2013 Taught instrumental music in both large group band and small group lesson settings Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding curriculum and teaching techniques Practicum Student, Indian Hills Junior High, West Des Moines, IA: April 2013 Coached a middle school jazz ensemble Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding curriculum and teaching techniques Practicum Student, Saydel High School, Saydel, IA: April 2013 Coached a high school jazz ensemble Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding curriculum and teaching techniques Mobile: 706-394-6890 E-mail: laurathieben@gmail.com

Laura Faye Thieben

1103 SW 28th Street, Apt. 306 Ankeny, IA 50023 Mobile: 706-394-6890 E-mail: laurathieben@gmail.com

Practicum Student, Olmsted Elementary School, Urbandale, IA: December 2012 Taught 4th grade general music lessons Reinforced students' prior knowledge of recorder fingerings and applied it to a new song Visually assessed student ability to play correct fingerings and rhythms on recorders Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding curriculum and teaching techniques Practicum Student, Hanawalt, Hubbell, and Windsor Heights Elementary Schools, Des Moines, IA: October-December 2012 Taught small group instrumental music lessons Assessed individual student understanding of musical concepts Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding curriculum and teaching techniques Practicum Student, Prairieview School, Waukee, IA: September-November 2012 Taught 9th grade instrumental music Assessed large group performance of musical skills Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding curriculum and teaching techniques Substituted for mentor teacher during a faculty development absence Substitute Teacher: Southeast Polk Community School District, Pleasant Hill, IA: February-April 2011 Implemented lesson plans as designated by regular classroom teacher Performed additional duties as required, such as supervising lunch Substitute Teacher: Carlisle Community School District, Carlisle, IA: February-April 2011 Implemented lesson plans as designated by regular classroom teacher Performed additional duties as required, such as supervising lunch Part-time Faculty: University of South Carolina-Aiken, Aiken, SC: January 2008-December 2010 Taught World Music o Curriculum: an introductory course for undergraduate non-music majors covering the culture and music of seven non-western cultures o Created hands-on performance labs in which students composed and performed short pieces in the style of each culture studied o Wrote, administered, and evaluated formative assessments to measure student learning Taught Applied Bassoon o Instructed individual student in advanced bassoon technique and performance o Trained student in basic reed-making techniques o Prepared student for recital and jury performances o Evaluated student performances and measured improvement of musical skills o Assessed all woodwind performance exams o Performed on faculty recitals

Laura Faye Thieben

1103 SW 28th Street, Apt. 306 Ankeny, IA 50023 Mobile: 706-394-6890 E-mail: laurathieben@gmail.com Part-time Faculty: Georgia Regents University (formerly Augusta State University), Augusta, GA: August 2007-December 2010 Taught Humanities o Curriculum: a two-semester required course for all undergraduate students covering the culture, music, art, and literature of western civilization and six additional non-western civilizations o Conducted interdisciplinary labs, applying cultural values to art, music, and literature o Collaborated with art and literature faculty regarding weekly curriculum choices and interdisciplinary labs o Collaborated with art and literature faculty to create authentic summative assessments at both the midterm and the final exam period o Assessed midterm and final interdisciplinary papers for synthesis of art, music, literature, and cultural context o Attended art and literature lectures to better understand and integrate those disciplines with musical characteristics and styles o Participated in a weekly discussion group with faculty and students from other departments o Attended periodic faculty development sessions Taught Applied Bassoon o Instructed individual student in advanced bassoon technique and performance o Trained student in basic reed-making techniques o Prepared student for recital and jury performances o Evaluated student performances and measured improvement of musical skills o Assessed all woodwind performance exams Teaching Assistant: Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY: August 2004-May 2006 Assessed student entrance auditions Instructed and assessed individual students on advanced bassoon techniques, contrabassoon techniques, and overall musicianship Trained students in basic reed-making techniques Prepared students for recital and jury performances Evaluated student performances and measured improvement of musical skills Conducted regular studio class seminars Organized and coached a bassoon quartet Coordinated the annual studio recital

Laura Faye Thieben

1103 SW 28th Street, Apt. 306 Ankeny, IA 50023 Private Studio Teaching Experience Des Moines metro area: January 2011-present Instruct beginning students in basic bassoon technique Develop fundamental music skills such as basic note reading, basic rhythm reading, ear training, simple to intermediate music theory, and beginning to intermediate musicianship concepts Columbia, SC: August 2008-December 2010 Instructed students of various age and ability levels o Students achieved placements in District Honor Band Developed fundamental music skills such as basic note reading, basic rhythm reading, ear training, simple to intermediate music theory, and beginning to intermediate musicianship concepts Provided reeds and refined them for individual students Coordinate the annual studio recital Augusta, GA: August 2006-December 2010 Instructed and assessed students of various age and ability levels, from beginning elementary students to advanced high school students o Students achieved All-State Honor Band, Governor's Honors Program, and college music scholarships Developed fundamental music skills such as basic note reading, basic rhythm reading, ear training, simple to intermediate music theory, and beginning to intermediate musicianship concepts Provided reeds and refined them for individual students Coordinate the annual studio recital Athens, GA: August 2002-May 2004 Instructed students of various age and ability levels o Students achieved placements in District Honor Band Developed fundamental music skills such as basic note reading, basic rhythm reading, ear training, simple to intermediate music theory, and beginning to intermediate musicianship concepts Provided reeds and refined them for individual students Augusta, GA: August 1999-May 2000 Instructed beginning students in basic bassoon technique Developed fundamental music skills such as basic note reading, basic rhythm reading, and simple to intermediate music theory Mobile: 706-394-6890 E-mail: laurathieben@gmail.com

Laura Faye Thieben

1103 SW 28th Street, Apt. 306 Ankeny, IA 50023 Administrative Experience Music Librarian: Westminster Presbyterian Church, Des Moines, IA: June 2013-present Maintain an accurate database of all current library holdings Catalog and process all new acquisitions Correlate choral holdings with any instrumental accompaniment parts Assemble weekly choir folders Photocopy and distribute hymns to choir members each week Re-file all music after weekly performances Archive old or damaged music Collaborate with other library volunteers and church staff members as needed Orchestra Contractor: Westminster Presbyterian Church, Des Moines, IA: August 2011-present Contact and hire local instrumental musicians to perform for worship services and fine arts series concerts Maintain an accurate database of musician contact information Issue musician contracts stipulating times and dates of service, pay scale, dress, and other expectations Photocopy and distribute music to musicians in advance of the first rehearsal Obtain appropriate tax forms from musicians as needed Distribute checks to musicians at performances Collaborate with the Minister of Music as needed Honors and Awards Teaching Assistantship and Graduate Scholarship Eastman School of Music, 2004-2006 Magna cum Laude, with High Honors, with Music Honors University of Georgia, 2004 Phi Beta Kappa University of Georgia, 2002 Presidential Scholar University of Georgia, 2002 School of Music Redcoat Band Scholarship University of Georgia, 2000-2004 Georgia Governor's Scholarship The State of Georgia, 2000-2004 John Phillip Sousa Band Award Evans High School, 2000 Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence Evans High School, 2000 Mobile: 706-394-6890 E-mail: laurathieben@gmail.com