Hannah E.

Gould 12901 Infantry Drive

Spotsylvania, VA 22551
Phone: (540) 848-3357
gouldhe@dukes.jmu.edu

SUMMARY
Hannah Gould is a senior at James Madison University pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree with a
concentration in String Music Education. She began playing violin in Prince William County Public
Schools in 2008 before switching to cello in Spotsylvania County Public Schools in 2009. Gould attended
Riverbend High School under the direction of Mr. John-Rine Zabanal from 2012-2016, and began
studying cello privately with Christine Hartigan in 2015. She studied cello with Dr. Carl Donakowski,
DMA, at James Madison University from 2016-2019, and completed her student teaching with James
Forry at Massaponax High School in Spotsylvania County and Carly Sokol at A.G. Wright Middle School
in Stafford County. After graduating from university, Gould plans to find work directing orchestras in
middle or high schools, with a preference for high school. Her ultimate goal is to attain a graduate degree
in orchestral conducting. When she is not studying, practicing, or rehearsing, Gould enjoys both classical
composing and leisurely songwriting, and she hopes to one day publish an original orchestral work. Her
greatest dream is to compose or collaborate on a film score for a Hollywood or Disney film.

Gould has attended the 2017, 2018, and 2019 ASTA National Conferences, as well as the 2018 VMEA
Annual Conference. She presented research posters at the 2018 and 2019 ASTA conferences and the 2018
VMEA conference. She plans to attend the 2020 and 2021 National Conferences as a member of the
ASTA Student Advisory Committee.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
• James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Fall 2016 – Spring 2020
Music Education - Strings

• Germanna Community College Fredericksburg, VA Summer 2019

• Riverbend High School Fredericksburg, VA August 2012 – June 2016

Advanced Studies Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE
Rappahannock Area YMCA Falmouth, VA June 2019-August 2019
Music Summer Enrichment Leader
Position Summary
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community
through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements
high quality YMCA Achievement Gap programs, specifically for the POWER SCHOLARS
ACADEMY™ program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Developing and implementing appropriate enrichment classes for assigned grade levels.
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2. Preparing classrooms for daily activities and collaborating with academic teachers and teacher’s
assistants to ensure that objectives are reached.

3. Maintaining accurate classroom records.

4. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical
environment supports healthy living.

5. Adhering to all Power Scholar Academy and district professional expectations and compliance issues.

6. Creating a positive, achievement-oriented, organized and engaging learning environment.

7. Motivating and holding scholars to high academic and behavioral expectations.

8. Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior grounded in positive discipline.

9. Empowering scholars to make positive choices and serving as a role model.

10. Being accountable for meeting scholars’ individual academic and instructional needs.

11. Ensuring enrichment goals are met for each scholar.

12. Creating and directing project based learning.

13. Mentoring and supporting the professional development of the teacher’s assistants.

14. Supervising scholars during guest speaker engagements, field trips, lunch and recess.

15. Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including
ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety
procedures followed.

16. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and
other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

17. Reports all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner to Child Care
Manager.

18. Maintains proper records/department files.

19. Attends staff meetings and trainings.

20. Assists in special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities.

21. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

22. Performs other duties as assigned

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COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a
commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and
recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create
small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and
dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with
feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes
to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through
engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality
results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the
impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior
or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best
practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Weinstein Jewish Community Center Richmond VA June 2018-August 2018

Summer Camp Art Specialist
Specific Qualifications
• Training and experience in specialty area
• Ability to set up area and program, and to teach skills to staff and campers of all ages
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in camp setting
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• The ability to act as a role model and inspire children
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
• CPR/First Aid Certification required prior to June 18, 2018.
Specific Responsibilities
• Set up and organize specialty area. This includes making a list of needed supplies and planning
needed programs prior to the summer.
• Teach counselors their responsibilities in activities during staff training.
• Write lesson plans appropriate for different age groups. Help campers progress in their mastery of
skill learned.
• Supervise area and ensure that proper and safe teaching of the campers.
• Enforces all rules and policies at Camp and within the specialty area and with the Camp as a
whole.
• Conduct initial and end-of-season inventory and pack all materials and supplies at the end of the
summer.
• Attend Camp staff training and orientation as well as weekly staff meetings on Monday evenings

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 • Evaluate specialty area and make recommendations for equipment, supplies, and program for the
following season.
• Takes an active role in the all-camp activities.
• Be totally familiar with all emergency procedures
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director, Assistant Director and Director
General Qualifications:
• Desire and ability to work with children in camp setting
• Ability to relate to one's peer group
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Desire to change behaviors as necessary to continue growth in position and role in Camp
• Be of good character, integrity and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
• Well-developed sense of responsibility, good judgment, common sense
• Must be role model of responsible, mature living
• Must have understanding of the potential, characteristics, and issues of young children
• Must be sufficiently mature to guide impressionable campers through their stay at Camp
• Must respect the feelings of both children and their parents at all time
General Responsibilities:
• Be responsible for the needs of the campers, your fellow staff members and yourself
• Be safety conscious at all times
• Provide fellow staff members with your support
• Maintain strong lines of communication with all other staff members including formal and
informal evaluations with your supervisor
• Have fun!
• Behave appropriately and maintain proper decorum
• Be actively engaged with campers, as opposed to just watching them
• Be on time and participate in all assigned activities
• Dress appropriately for activities, always adhering to the Camp dress code

Weinstein Jewish Community Center Richmond VA June 2017-August 2017

Summer Camp Counselor

• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week.  Activities may include
crafts, nature, songs, games, opening and closing ceremonies, swimming, archery, canoeing,
Family Night, etc.  This includes time spent on the bus.
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
• Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
• Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Camp
Leadership.
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook
documentation, and daily attendance.
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. 
This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and their
whereabouts at all times.
• Established a deeper understanding of leadership and counseling skills.

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Family Christian Stores Fredericksburg, VA June 2016-April 2017
Retail Sales Associate
• Assisted and encouraged customers in selecting and purchasing required products in a retail
environment and addressed customer’s needs – advised and helped locate appropriate
merchandise
• Described product’s features/benefits and demonstrated usage/operation of products
• Answered/addressed customers’ questions – provided information concerning specifications,
warranties, financing available, maintenance of merchandise and delivery options
• Arranged display of merchandise in retail store, processed payments and performed cashiering
functions

VOLUNTEERING/COMMUNITY SERVICE
• JMU Young Children’s Program Spring 2018
o String project sponsored by JMU that teaches weekly violin lessons to local 4- and 5-year
old children. Included biannual showcases for parents and families of the kids involved.
• Awakening Community Church Mission Trip to Honduras June 2016
• Wilderness Community Church Food Pantry September 2011 – June 2016
• Henderson Settlement Mission Trip June 2014 and July 2015
• Impact! VA Mission Trip July 2013

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• ASTA National Student Advisory Committee Member 2019-2021
• ASTA National Conference Poster Session March 2019
• VMEA Annual Conference Poster Session November 2018
• ASTA National Conference Poster Session March 2018

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
• National Honors Society 2013-2016
• National English Honors Society 2013-2016
• National French Honors Society 2013-2016
• National Math Honors Society 2013-2014
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 2014-present
o International historically African American Greek-letter fraternity

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 Hannah Elizabeth Gould

12901 Infantry Drive

Spotsylvania, VA 22551
H: (540) 786-1925
C: (540) 848-3357
gouldhe@dukes.jmu.edu

August 2019 – December 2019

James Madison University – Applied study (private lessons) – Conducting
Instructor: Dr. Yi-Ping Chen, DMA

August 2018 – December 2019

James Madison University – Applied study (classroom) – Conducting
Instructor: Dr. Yi-Ping Chen, DMA

August 2016 – December 2019

James Madison University – Applied study (private lessons) – Cello
Instructor: Dr. Carl P Donakowski, DMA

January 2017 – December 2019

James Madison University Symphony Orchestra – Cello
The JMU Symphony Orchestra is a participating member of the American Symphony Orchestra League.
Membership is determined by audition and is open to all university students. Literature performed is from
the standard symphonic repertoire.

Fall 2018
James Madison University Production of “Bare: A Pop Opera” – Pit Orchestra – Cello

August 2016 – May 2017, August-December 2018

James Madison University Chamber Orchestra - Cello
Open to all university students. Membership is determined by audition. Music written for chamber
orchestra from all periods is studied and performed.

Fall 2016
James Madison University Production of “Children of Eden” – Pit Orchestra – Cello

September 2015 – June 2016

Riverbend Concert Strings Orchestra – Violin

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This is an ensemble for students who wish to continue their musical studies in strings orchestra beyond
middle school.

June 2015 – June 2016

Forte Music Studios – Private Lessons – Cello
Teacher: Christine C Hartigan
Music at Forte is taught by expert, professional instructors to students of all ages who learn through both
study and performance.

June 2015 – June 2016

Virginia Cello Ensemble (VCE) – General & Advanced Ensemble - Cello
These ensembles are led by noted cellist and Forte founder Christine Hartigan. VCE participation is open
to all cellists with two or more years of playing experience. The VCE perform locally at community
programs, churches and Grace Centers for the Arts in Fredericksburg, VA.

September 2013 – June 2016

Riverbend Rhapsody - Cello
This is an after school ensemble with the purpose of giving students another opportunity to perform
outside the classroom. This ensemble is comprised of the most advanced and dedicated orchestra students
who audition for a seat. Members of this group also serve as musical ambassadors to the Riverbend High
School Orchestra program. We perform at school board meetings, award ceremonies, and banquets. We
also tour area elementary and middle schools to promote music and show younger students what they can
do as they grow older.

September 2013 – June 2016

Riverbend Symphonic Stings Orchestra - Cello
This is an advanced orchestra ensemble for students who wish for a more challenging musical experience.
Students audition for a seat in this ensemble. We perform more advanced literature and perform at more
concerts than the Riverbend Concert Strings Orchestra.

September 2013 – June 2016

Spotsylvania County High School All County Orchestra - Cello
The Spotsylvania All-County Orchestra provides an opportunity for Spotsylvania string students to
perform with those of the same ability. Orchestra students from all over the county audition and compete
against each other for a seat in this orchestra. The audition and event challenges students and allows them
to perform skills they have mastered in orchestra class. It also provides an opportunity for students to
participate in an advanced musical setting.

September 2013 – June 2015

Riverbend Musical Productions
Students audition and perform in music, song, dance and acting for school musical production.
In 2013-2014, I played the role of a skater in “High School Musical”.
In 2014-2015, I played the role of a farmer’s wife in “Oklahoma”.

September 2012 – June 2013

Riverbend Concert Strings Orchestra – Cello

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This is an ensemble for students who wish to continue their musical studies in strings orchestra beyond
middle school.

September 2013 – June 2016

Spotsylvania County High School All County Orchestra – Cello
The Spotsylvania All-County Orchestra provides an opportunity for Spotsylvania string students to
perform with those of the same ability. Orchestra students from all over the county audition and compete
against each other for a seat in this orchestra. The audition and event challenges students and allow them
to perform skills they have mastered in orchestra class. It also provides an opportunity for students to
participate in an advanced musical setting.

September 2011 – June 2013

Rappahannock Youth Symphony – Repertory Ensemble – Cello
The Repertory Orchestra is an intermediate level string ensemble for students who have played for at least
2 years. It is designed to improve technical skills and ensemble playing.  Students audition for a seat.
Students are typically in 7th-10th grades.

September 2011 – June 2012

Freedom Middle School Musical
Students audition and perform in music, song, dance and acting for school production. I played the role
of a fairy in Shakespeare’s “A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream”.

September 2011 – June 2012

Middle School Advanced Female Choral Group – Belle Musique
Female students audition and perform in song for school and community events. It also provides an
opportunity for choral students to participate in an advanced musical setting.

September 2010 – June 2012

Spotsylvania County Middle School All County Orchestra – Cello
The Spotsylvania All-County Orchestra provides an opportunity for Spotsylvania string students to
perform with those of the same ability. Orchestra students from all over the county audition and compete
against each other for a seat in this orchestra. The audition and event challenges students and allow them
to perform skills they have mastered in orchestra class. It also provides an opportunity for students to
participate in an advanced musical setting.

September 2009 – June 2012

Middle School Orchestra, 6th - 8th Grade - Cello
6th Grade: In this ensemble students learned the basics of a string instrument. I learned how to properly
care for and maintain each instrument, proper posture and technique. Additional I learned how to read
music and transfer the notes on the page to my instrument.
7th Grade: In this ensemble students learned more techniques on their instrument. We performed more
challenging literature, explored our instrument further, and we learned new notes and techniques.
8th Grade: This ensemble is the most advanced at the middle school level. Students perform even more
challenging literature, learn advance techniques, and have opportunities for leadership positions.

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August 2009 – Present
Wilderness Community Church Extreme Youth Choir, Orchestra, & Drama Team
Youth audition and perform in music, song, and acting for productions, worship services and special
services. I sing monthly in church with my Youth Group choir. I occasionally sing solo as well. I
perform in numerous plays, musical productions and small skits for holiday celebrations and special
services for the youth drama team. Lastly, I play the cello with the adult music and choral group on
Sunday mornings and for special occasions throughout the year.