Shafer Burnett
5403 Houghton Place
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(410)-952-8084 (c)
shaferburnett@gmail.com
Education
Temple University- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 2016
Boyer College of Music and Dance
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Euphonium Concentration
Pennsylvania Teaching Certification
December 2016
Instructional 1– Music K – 12
Student Teaching
Strath Haven High School- Wallingford, Pennsylvania August 2016-
November 2016
Cooperating Teacher- John D. Hontz
Rehearsed and raised performance standards for the 410 member Panther
Marching Band.
Assisted other band faculty in leading instruction for all 410 students during
cooperating teacher absence.
Adapted lessons for special needs student’s private lessons.
Led 60+ students in Symphony and String Orchestra rehearsal.
Spruance Elementary School- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania November 2016-
December 2016
Cooperating Teacher- Michele Odhner
Led choir rehearsals two days a week with 4th grade class of 36 students and a 5 th
grade class of 32 students.
Taught 34 6th grade students an eight week long unit on genres of music and
maintained constant student involvement.
Led 2nd grade in lessons on the blues, rhythm patterns, and xylophone
coordination.
Learned how to manage a diverse student body and have successful lesson plans
on a day to day basis while maintaining long term goals.
Adapted lessons for special needs.
Wrote four, week long lesson plans per week.
Teaching Experience
Kelly Educational Staffing- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 2017-Present
Day to Day Substitute Teaching Assignments
Taught various classes throughout the School District of Philadelphia
Monitored classroom behavior and provided an appropriate learning
environment.
Facilitated learning despite little or no provided work from absent employee.
Built teacher-student relationships in schools.
Consistently chose assignments that were at least week-long positions.
Long-Term Substitute Teaching Assignment (Gilbert Spruance Elementary)
Facilitated learning to continue with current learning for K-8 Vocal Music
classes each class averaging 32 students.
Led 4th and 5th grade choir.
Adhered to the School District of Philadelphia music curriculum from April 2017
until end of the school year.
Leading Tone Lessons- King of Prussia, Pennsylvania February 2016-Present
Instructed in-home private lessons.
Taught various instruments to include: Piano and Guitar.
Taught 17 students over 4 days weekly.
Performed in and prepared students for Bi-Annual recitals.
University of Pennsylvania High School Honor Band Day w/ the 78th Army Reserve Band
Led sectionals for low brass.
Prepared students for concert.
Sat in for rehearsals.
Performance Experience
78th Army Reserve Jazz Big Band, FT. Dix, NJ (Tenor Trombone) November 2013- Present
78th Army Reserve Concert Band, Ft. Dix, NJ (Euphonium and Trombone) November 2013- Present
78th Army Reserve Rock Band “Checkmate”, Ft. Dix, NJ (Keyboard and Vocals)November 2013- Present
Kroc Center Salvation Army Jazz Band March 2016-Present
Temple University Diamond Marching Band (Marching Baritone September 2012- December 2015
Temple University Wind Ensemble (Euphonium September 2012- December 2012
Temple University Symphonic Band (Euphonium) January 2013-May 2016
Temple University Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble (Euphonium September 2012- May 2016
Temple University Singers (Baritone) September 2015- December 2015
Maryland High School All-State Choir (Baritone) November 2011- May 2012
Other Work Experience
78th Army Reserve Band- Ft. Dix, NJ November 2013- Present
Senior Musician/Sergeant/Librarian
Performs in high-priority ensembles.
Inventories, prepares, and safeguards a vast inventory of music literature.
Maintains superior standards in physical and mental health.
Performs Military Funeral Honors for deceased soldiers, active and veteran.
Successfully graduated from Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training, and
Warrior Leader Course.
ParkOps Valet Service- Philadelphia, PA January 2013- May 2016
Interacted with customers diligently and with respect.
Maintained professional attitude during extraneous outdoor weather conditions.
Managed high value vehicles and large cash revenue.
Bike Courier- Heaven Sent Couriers/Postmates- Philadelphia, PA January 2014-December 2015
Relied on quick and accurate time perception.
Greeted customers with sincerity and dealt with problems effectively.
Lifeguard/Manager- Ellicott City, MD May 2008- December 2012
Managed pool grounds with authority.
Obtained Pool Operators License.
Completed certifications for Lifeguard/AED/First Aid.
Professional Organizations
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA)
Special Interests
I enjoy running, by myself and with my three year old Golden Retriever mix, camping,
hiking, working on and riding my 82’ Yamaha Virago 750, and spending time with my
family of seven.
