Jane Blackwell

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About Jane Blackwell

JANE BLACKWELL Minneapolis, MN 55409 (612) 876-1985 jamas001.jm@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Represents a talented professional committed to teaching educational skills to children through integrating Music. A dedicated representative to planning practical lessons to meet the student's needs eagerly. Have represented, directed and facilitated Choral and Cultural events throughout the Twin Cities area. I have instructed elementary grade levels in the basic knowledge of General and Vocal Music. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Instructional Leadership. Vocal and General Music Teacher at Morris Park Elementary 1998 - 2003. Vocal and Genral Music Teacher at Ramsey Intenational Fine Arts 2003 - 2012. Vocal and General Music Teacher at Folwell School of Fine Arts/ Community School 2012-10/2021 · Adjunct Professor at St Mary's University Twin Cities Campus 2013, 2014, 2015, 2013 – 2019 · Instructor/Presenter for SORLA, 2014, 2015 · Mentor for St Olaf College, Hamline University, Northwestern University, and University of Minnesota Student Teachers 2003 – 2020 · Guest Instructor at Metropolitan State University 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 · Guest Instructor at St Mary's University Twin Cities Campus 2011 · Guest Conductor for Minnesota Metropolitan Boys Choir 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 · Guest Conductor for VIVA CITY Elementary Music Festival 2001 · Science Museum Music Integration Staff Development Presenter, January · NAAPID Program Coordinator 2008 – 2018 · Foster Mom 2017 – 2018 · Vocal Essence 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 · Family Involvement Committee 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 · Initial Chairperson for Folwell First Annual Carnival 2013, 2014 · School Action Plan Committee 2008 – 2009 · Student News Advisor for KBEM Radio 2006 – 2008 · Learning Through Music Action Research 2005 -2012 WORK HISTORY General Vocal Music Teacher, 08/1998 to 10/2022 EDUCATION Master of Arts: Teaching And Learning St. Mary's University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN Bachelor of Arts: K-12 Vocal Music Alabama A&M University - Huntsville, AL Doctoral Candidate For EdD: Doctor of Education in Organizational and Effective Leadership Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ • Dissertation: The Relationship between Music Integration with Reading as a Predictor of Academic Improvement for Elementary Students SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AWARDS • Teacher of Distinction Award • Teacher of the Year Candidate 2018