Resume of Natalie Murray
Education:
B.A., Music Education 2006
Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA.
Dual Licensure in Choral, General and Instrumental music, with applied
violin and minor in viola.
Artistic Diploma 2002
Governor's School for the Arts, Norfolk, Virginia. Took pre-collegiate music
classes in a magnet high school setting.
H.S. Diploma 2002
Floyd E. Kellam High School, Virginia Beach, VA
Relevant Experience:
Orchestra/Piano Teacher 2010-Present
Houston ISD- Marshall Academy of Fine Arts
Teaching grades 6-8
Orchestra Representative 2009-2010
Fishburn Violin Shop
Over Tomball, Conroe, Humble ISD region
Middle School Orchestra Director 2008
Pasadena ISD-Keller Middle
Teaching Orchestra grades 5-6
Middle School Orchestra Director 2007-2008
Norfolk Public Schools- Norview Middle
Teaching Orchestra grades 6-8
*Had a student win violin through VASTA essay
contest with teacher essay
* Participated and conducted in a NYC trip
at the Statue of Liberty with over 100
Norfolk Public School Students
Substitute 2007
Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, VA
Subbing grades K-12 at all schools
Violin/Viola/Music Theory/ Instructor 2007
Morningstar Music Learning Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Teaching private lessons and group classes in music.
Student Teacher 2006
Prince William county Schools, Manassas and Gainesville, VA
Student taught at Mountain View Elementary for General Music
K-5 August through October 2006. Also student taught at Stonewall
Jackson High School Orchestra grades 9-12, Ellis and Mullen
Elementary schools for 5th grade strings October through
December 2006. All schools were in Prince William County.
*was given the opportunity to judge all-county auditions for high school
orchestras.
* recognized in the Bull Run Observer Newspaper for teaching accomplishments
Qualified Teacher/Senior Citizens Helper 2006 to 2007
Princess Anne Recreation Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Worked with children from grades one through five.
Collaborated with teachers to plan and implement daily
activities, e.g., circle time, songs, dancing and crafts. Guided
students with homework assignments and test preparation skills.
Director of Marketing Internship 2005
Kastuck Percussion Inc. , Winchester, VA
Developed contacts with local and national music retail
companies. Assisted with the development of the company's
Web site. Developed advertising and marketing strategies.
Created and published a percussion sheet music catalog. Exhibitor for
Virginia Music Educator's Conference.
Violin Instructor/Camp Counselor 2005
Appel Farm Arts Camp, Elmer, NJ
Instructed violin lessons to children ages nine through fifteen.
Supervised a cabin of twelve eleven year old girls for a period
of eight weeks at a camp of 250 children from June to August.
Arts and Crafts Instructor/Camp Counselor 2004
Lake Greeley Camp, Greeley, PA
Instructed arts and craft classes to a camp of 600 children.
Supervised a cabin of twenty ten year old girls for a period
of eight weeks from June to August.
Skills Summary
*Musical Ability
*Lesson Plans
* Public Speaking
*Knowledge of Office Equipment
(Copier/Fax)
* Classroom Management
*Integration of Subjects
*Microsoft Word/Excel/ Powerpoint
Activities:
Violinist - Beachstreet USA. Virginia Beach, 2007.
Perform in a violin trio along the Oceanfront
2nd Violinist - Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra. Virginia Beach, 2007
Shenandoah Jewish Student Organization. Winchester, Virginia, 2002 to 2006
Virginia Beach Fiddler's Club. Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1997 to 1999
Bay Youth Orchestras. Norfolk, Virginia, 1997 to 1999
Affiliations:
Collegiate Member - Music Educator's National Conference, 2002 to 2006
American String Teacher Association 2007-Present
TMEA- Texas Music Educator's Association 2008-Present
Certifications:
Texas SBEC Teacher Certification Music EC K-12- 2009-2014
Texas Class B CDL Commercial License- 2009
First Aid Certification - City of Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach, VA, 2006 to 2008
Safety Training Certificate for Defensive Driving
City of Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach, VA, 2007 to 2011
Workshops:
Texas OSU String Teacher Workshop, Pasadena, Texas 2008
Attended a professional conference that included various workshops
for string teachers from international known clinicians Robert Gillepsie
and Phyliss Young.
String Teacher Workshop. Harrisonburg, VA, 2007
Attended a professional conference that included various workshops
for string teachers from international known clinicians Phyliss Young
and Soon Hee Newbold at James Madison University
Praxis Workshops - George Mason Adult Continuing Education . Fairfax, Virginia,
2006. Earned three continuing education credits through a series of writing,
reading and math workshops.
Honors:
Concertmistress - Shenandoah Sinfonia Orchestra. Winchester, Virginia , 2005.
Lead Sinfonia Orchestra in a series of concerts and a violin solo performance of
"Danse Macabre" by Sain-Saens with the Sinfonia Orchestra and Shenandoah
Symphony combined.
Omega Phi Talent Hunt 2nd Place, 2000
Excellence of Music Trophy- Floyd. E Kellam high school, 1999
Volunteer
Liaison for Virginia Arts Festival, Hampton Roads 2007
Serve as a liaison for various performing artists that includes setting up stage,
catering to performers needs, chauffeuring artists from place to place.
Performing Violinist 1995 to Present
Tidewater Area of Virginia, Burnett, Texas and Florence, South Carolina
Performed in various venues: nursing homes, hospitals, schools, restaurants, and
malls.
Demonstrator 1999 to 2005
Virginia Symphony , Norfolk, VA
Introduced the violin to many children during the Virginia Symphony Peanut Butter
and Jam Children's Concert Series.
Violin Tutor 2004 to 2006
Shenandoah Arts Academy Orchestra, Winchester, VA
Assisted and tutor violin sections with music in the orchestra.
