James Behret

James Behret

Lifeguard

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Elementary Band Director at OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST.JOHNSVILLE CSD

  • Education

    • Hartwick College

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science - BS Music Teacher Education

      Activities and Societies: Wind Ensemble Saxophone Ensemble Jazz Ensemble Jazz Combo College Choir Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Association for Music Education Cardboard Alley Players Alpha Psi Omega.

    • Messiah College

      2016 - 2019
      Master of Music Instrumental Wind Conducting
    • Hartwick College

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science - BS Music Teacher Education
  • Experience

    • Sherburne Aquatic Facilty

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
      Lifeguard

      Care for the safety for all patrons and be willing to assist in any necessary emergency. Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid are all required in which I still currently hold today.

    • Hartwick College

      Nov 2011 - May 2015
      Assistant & Sound Engineer to the Department of Music

      -Set up and tear down rehearsal space for the Hartwick College Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. -Responsbile for advertising upcoming performances-Record and edit musical performances at Hartwick College

    • Sherburne Aquatic Facility

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2013
      Head Lifeguard

      Care for the safety for all patrons and be willing to assist in any necessary emergency. Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid are all required in which I still currently hold today.

    • New York Summer Music Festival NYSMF

      Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
      Saxophone Counselor

      -Participated and assisted in the following ensembles: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Chamber Ensemble on Alto, Tenor, and Baritone Saxophones. -Responsible for overseeing campers age 14-17 in activities.

    • French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2016
      Music Counselor

      -Oversee campers in daily activities. -Teach private lessons to campers on saxophone and clarinet.-Assist and perform in the following ensembles: Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra.-Perform in musical productions on multiple woodwinds and drums.

    • Sherburne-Earlville Central School District

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

      -Teach necessary classes when requested. This ranges between grades K-5, special education, teaching assistant, and recess/lunch monitor. -Many of the staff will have a lesson plan provided for me to follow, however, I am sometimes required to think of an activity to perform with the class solely based on what they are learning about. -Taught General Music to grade K-4 students twice a week-Prepared and Directed the High School Chorus of grade 9-12 students

      • Substitute Teacher

        Jan 2012 - Jun 2016
      • Long Term Substitute Teacher

        Aug 2015 - Nov 2015
    • Utica City School District

      Sept 2016 - Sept 2019
      Music Teacher

      -Instructed 7th grade general music and 7/8 grade mixed choir-Teach General Music to grade K-6 students at Hughes and Jefferson Elementary Schools-Direct the 5th and 6th grade choir while accompanying on the piano-Facilitate assemblies and programs at Hughes Elementary School

    • OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST.JOHNSVILLE CSD

      Sept 2019 - now
      K-12 Instrumental Music Teacher

      4th-6th Grade Elementary Band7th Grade General MusicJunior High and High School Jazz BandAssist with Junior High and High School Concert Band

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR/AED and First Aid for Lifeguards

      Sherburne-Earlville Central School District
      Jun 2013