MISS KYLIE RUSCH

K-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music Education

Northern State University
Miss Ruschs Qualifications
Musician:
First chair flute player at Northern
Member of Chamber Singers (top choral
group)
Senior recital on piano, flute, and voice
Academics:
3.95 GPA with 143 credits
Graduated In Honoribus
Completed Honors thesis and presented
at the National Collegiate Honors
Conference
Professional Organizations:
NAfME/SDMEA
MTNA/AAMTA
NEA
Experiences:
Student teaching at Simle Middle
School (band)
Student teaching at Sunrise
Elementary School
30 hour practicum at O.M. Tiffany
Elementary
30 hour practicum at Ipswich (band)
10 hour practicum at Saint Marys
Central High School (band)
Substitute teaching with Bismarck
Public Schools
9 years of teaching private piano
lessons
5 years of teaching private flute
lessons
 Miss Ruschs Teaching Philosophy
I teach music in order to help students connect to others.
Music is a universal language that is meant to be shared.
Philosophy statement can be viewed at: https://kylieruschmusic.weebly.com/philosophy.html

I teach according to the best practices confirmed by research.

I use Music Learning Theory as the basis for my lessons.
I am a member of professional organizations in order to stay up-to-date on research and trends.

I emphasize the importance of communication.

I use various forms of communication to stay connected with parents.
I encourage student input on ideas for concerts, fundraisers, events, and more.

I encourage every student to grow no matter his or her starting point.

I give assistance to students who struggle.
I challenge students who are advanced.
I differentiate instruction in order to help each student succeed.
Miss Ruschs Classroom Values and Promises

Love to
discover
Miss Rusch will help students grow by Miss Rusch will assist discovery by being
challenging them to be their best. willing to try new things.
Grow as people and Work hard every day
musicians
Miss Ruschs Star Students:

Miss Rusch will assist creativity Miss Rusch will assist hard
by creating a safe classroom work by always being
conducive to taking risks. prepared for class.

Miss Rusch
will create opportunities
for students to discuss the music
and meet new people.
Conclusion

Miss Kylie Rusch is a highly qualified musician and teacher with a

willingness to learn and improve each day.
Miss Kylie Rusch believes that music education helps students to
connect with others.
Miss Rusch encourages her students to find a love of discovery, work
hard each day, connect to others, be creative, and grow as musicians
and people.
Miss Rusch promises she will be prepared each day and create a safe
environment. She will create opportunities for students, challenge
students to do their best, and will always be willing to try new things.