Elizabeth A.
Tetlak
etetlak199@gmail.com
(518) 935-5594
Home Address
623 Becker Crossing
Schenectady, NY 12306
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Music in Music Education Anticipated May 2019
The Crane School of Music, State University of New York College at Potsdam
GPA: 3.94
Concentration – Clarinet and Voice, Band and Choral Tracks
CERTIFICATION
New York State Teacher Certification, Music Education K – 12 Anticipated May 2019
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher – Columbia High School, East Greenbush CSD, East Greenbush NY Mar. – May. 2019
× Develop an understanding of a high school band, general music curriculum, and choir routines, and
policies
× Working with sponsor teacher and students grades 9 – 12 to develop and implement lesson plans and
classroom management strategies
Student Teacher – Slingerlands Elementary School, Bethlehem CSD, Delmar NY Jan. – Mar. 2019
× Develop an understanding of an elementary general music and choir curriculum, routines, and
policies
× Working with sponsor teacher and students grades K – 5 to develop and implement lesson plans and
classroom management strategies
Substitute Teacher – Albany BOCES, NY May 2018 – Present
× Follow and execute teacher – assigned lesson plans in order to ensure optimal learning
× Maintain a well-managed classroom to create a positive learning environment
× Supervise students out of class such as in hallways and in the cafeteria
Clarinet Teacher – Private Studio Feb. 2019 – Present
× Plan and teach private clarinet lessons to students weekly
× Prepare and focus on NYSSMA solo preparation
Student Conductor – Crane School of Music, Potsdam NY Jan. – Mar. 2018
× Select repertoire, teach, and conduct Phoenix Club Choir
× Weekly private rehearsal technique and conducting lessons
Practicum Participant – St. Mary School, Canton, NY Sept. 2017 – Dec. 2018
× 5th and 6th Grade General Music – Teaching general music in a team teacher setting
× 4th – 6th Grade Choir – Teaching Choir in a team teacher setting
× 4th – 6th Grade Band – Teaching Band in a team teacher setting
RELATED EXPERIENCES
Music Director – Sigma Alpha Iota, Potsdam NY Sept. – Dec. 2018
× Facilitate, organize, and run music rehearsals
× Schedule formal and informal musicales
× Organize performances for each meeting
Band Librarian, Crane Band Library, Potsdam NY Sept. 2017 – Dec. 2018
× Responsible for sorting, collecting, distributing, and organizing music for the three major wind band
ensembles on campus
Camp Counselor – Crane Youth Music, Potsdam NY July 2018
× Assist professors with musical classes
× Facilitate and supervise camp activities
× Create a sense of community among campers ensure a positive experience
Drama Club – Schalmont High School, Schenectady NY Sept. 2011 – Apr. 2015
× President Sept. – Apr. 2015
× Experience with straight plays and musicals
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association for Music Education Sept. 2015 – Present
× SUNY Potsdam Chapter
× New York State School Music Association Winter Conference Dec. 2015, 2017, 2018
New York State Band Directors Association Sept. 2016 – Present
× SUNY Potsdam Chapter
American Choral Directors Association Sept. 2015 – Present
× SUNY Potsdam Chapter
Sigma Alpha Iota Professional Music Fraternity Apr. 2016 – Dec. 2018
× SUNY Potsdam Chapter
× Fundraising Committee Jan. – May 2016
× Vice President of Membership Sept. – Dec. 2017
× Editor Jan. – May 2018
× Corresponding Secretary Sept. – Dec. 2018
× Music Director Sept. – Dec. 2018
HONORS AND AWARDS
Phi Kappa Lambda Mar. 2018 – Present
× National Music Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Mar. 2018 – Present
× National Academic Honor Society
Phi Eta Sigma Jan. 2015 – May 2018
× National Honor Society
× Public Relations Officer Sept. 2017 – May 2018
President’s List Dec. 2015 – Dec. 2018
× GPA of 3.5 or higher
Jaquay Scholarship Sept. 2015 – Present
× Music Education Scholarship
SUNY Potsdam Freshman Scholar Dec. 2015 – May 2016
× Maintain minimum GPA of 3.25 for three subsequent years
PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
Crane Wind Ensemble Jan. – Dec. 2018
× Highest achieving wind band
Crane Phoenix Club Choir Sept. 2015 – May 2016, Sept. 2017 – Dec. 2018
× Student Conductor Jan. – Mar. 2018
Crane Symphonic Band Sept. 2015 – May 2016
Crane Concert Choir Sept. 2016 – May 2017
Crane Concert Band Sept. 2016 – Dec. 2017
Crane Chorus Sept. 2015 – Dec. 2018
30 – Minute Clarinet Recital Oct. 2018
30 – Minute Voice Recital Apr. 2018
Glens Falls City Band July 2017 – Present
REFERENCES
Jeffrey and Brenda Vredenburg, College Supervisors Capital District Area
The Crane School of Music
Saratoga Springs, NY
jblvmusic@hotmail.com
Mrs. Sarah Platek, General Music and Choir
Slingerlands Elementary School
Delmar, NY 12054
splatek@bethlehemschools.org
Dr. Nils Klykken, Assistant Professor: Choral Conducting
The Crane School of Music
Potsdam, NY 13676
klykkenh@potsdam.edu
Mrs. Jennifer Kessler, Lecturer: Music Education
The Crane School of Music
Potsdam, NY 13676
kesslejk@potsdam.edu
