Elizabeth Brozik

7790 Hamilton Street

Williamson, New York 14589
(248) 891-0287
embrozik@gmail.com
Professional Objective:
Seeking a professional position as a music educator to provide students with a positive
learning environment in which to learn the skills needed to become independent, lifelong
music makers and learners while making connections to real-world experiences and
developing creative thinking, communication, and collaborative skills.
Education
Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI
2015-May 2016
Music Education Masters Program

September

Hope College, Holland, MI

May 2013
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Music Education
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.78/4.00
Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate with endorsement in vocal music (JQ) grades
K-12
Vienna Summer School Vienna, Austria
May 2011
Instructional Experience
Elementary Vocal Music Teacher
June 2013December 2016
Troy School District Troy, Michigan
Schroeder Elementary School
Created and implemented effective and rigorous lessons for students in
Pre-K through Fifth grade to meet national, state, and district objectives
for music education.
Organized, planned, and facilitated several extracurricular activities for
students.
Collaborated with colleagues, both in the music department and general
education teachers, to improve student learning.
Worked collaboratively with music colleagues to improve and clarify the
elementary music curriculum and create more cohesive, in-depth
instruction throughout the district.
Day Camp Counselor and Assistant Director
Summer 2012 and 2013
Birmingham Family YMCA Birmingham, MI
Facilitated games and other programming activities in a range of themes
for children ages 5-13 years
Designed, coordinated, and conducted programming for specialty camps.

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Counseled campers with Autism one-on-one through the camp inclusion
program
Student Teaching
January-May
2013
Zeeland Public Schools Zeeland, Michigan
Lincoln Elementary, Woodbridge Elementary, Cityside Middle School
Plan weekly lessons in an elementary general music setting based on the
Game Plan curriculum
Implement lessons utilizing iPad and Smartboard technologies
Direct whole class and small group lessons and rehearsals on choral
repertoire, music theory, sight-reading, and ear training.
Teaching Assistant
SeptemberDecember 2012
West Ottawa High School Holland, MI
Conducted warm-ups and sectionals as needed with three womens
choirs of varying abilities
Peer Tutor
September 2011
December 2012
Hope College Academic Support Center Holland, MI
Administered practice dictation quizzes and practice examples for two
students on topics and skills causing them difficulty in music theory and
aural skills
Teaching Assistant Grade 9-12 Choral Music
May 2012
Saugatuck High School Saugatuck, MI
Teaching Assistant 6th-8th grade Choral Music
December 2011
Cityside Middle School Zeeland, MI

January

September-

Teaching Assistant Elementary CI & LD resource Room

January-April 2011
New Groningen Elementary Zeeland, MI
Teaching Assistant Elementary General Music
December 2010
Holland East K-8 Inclusive School Holland, MI

September-

Professional Organizations and ExtraCurricular activities

National Association for Music Educators (NAfME)
September 2010-Present
Michigan Music Education Association (MMEA)
2013-Present

September

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Ukulele Club
January 2014March 2016
Schroeder Elementary School
Planned and facilitated two 10-week sessions teaching students the basic
skills for playing the ukulele emphasizing proper playing and singing
technique and collaborative learning.
Schroeder Singers 4th and 5th Grade Choir
October
2014-June 2016
Schroeder Elementary
Taught and directed a choir before school for 4th and 5th grade students
who wished to expand their music learning experience. Students
performed twice a year in January and May.
Girls on the Run
Fall 2013-Fall
2015
Schroeder Elementary
Facilitated a team to build female students self-image through physical
activity, community, and a positive character curriculum sponsored by the
YMCA of Metro Detroit.