Nathan Coon

Experience

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  Illinois State University

  Jul 2008 - May 2010

  Student Manager - Bone Student Center

  Student Manager of Operations Department for Bone Student Center:- Open/Close building and oversee public safety of patrons in building- Set up furniture/physical layout for event rooms, coordinate with tech. and catering departments and meet with clients to ensure satisfaction with event room set-up

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  Freelance

  Jan 2010 - now

  Professional Singer and Private Instructor

  *Sing at weddings, fundraisers, and other events*Teach piano and voice by appointment

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  Saint Charles Singers

  Aug 2010 - now

  Baritone

  Professional Chamber Choir

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  Hawthorn School District 73

  Dec 2010 - May 2011

  Music Substitute

  • Taught music classes at Townline Elementary and Hawthorn School of Dual Language (Grades K-5)

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  Barrington Public Schools

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2014

  General Music Teacher (Part-Time)

  • Employ Kodaly and Orff philosophies of music education to teach and assess a variety of learners • Developed accommodations for Dual Language, Self-Contained/Emotional Disorder, Hearing Impaired, and Gifted students• Collaborate with building staff to provide cross-curricular experiences such asClass presentations on music in math and science, field trips, performances With science and social-studies themes, and performances for school-wide Events • Plan and direct evening concerts for intermediate grades that Demonstrate mastery of curriculum concepts• Coordinate informances for primary grades during the school day to Allow for age-appropriate performance opportunities• Direct extracurricular choir of over sixty singers that participates in concerts, trips, and District 220 elementary choral festival• Create and align curriculum across district with elementary music team• Study new curriculum texts and materials from available vendors and select Materials that best align with district, state, and common core standards for the arts• Participate in community engagement events such as car washes, after-school Mini- Courses, coaching, and other volunteer opportunities• Assist teachers in the building integrate technology into their Classrooms as member of the Building Technology Committee• Organize building social activities as member of the BuildingSocial Committee Show less

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  Barrington Artz Center

  Aug 2011 - May 2014

  Teacher

  Teacher, Improv theatre and Musical theatre, private piano and voice instructor

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  Palatine Park District

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2018

  Asst. Artistic Director - Palatine Children's Chorus

  • Direct “Do Re Mi” and “Treble Choir” Ensembles (Grades k-5)• Rehearse “Concert Choir” and “Honors Choir” Ensembles (Grades 6-12)• Design comprehensive curriculum based on Kodály philosophy that Reinforces musical concepts while rehearsing performance music• Mentor High School aged singers in “Honors Helpers” program, Allowing them to assist with younger singers under supervision • Plan concerts, lessons, festivals, community engagements,And other activities for all ensembles with Artistic Director• Assist in management of all other aspects of 120+ singer program Show less

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  Des Plaines School District 62

  Aug 2014 - now

  Music/Drama/Special Education Music

  *Plan curriculum, instructional objectives, and lessons for K-5 music, K-5 drama, and several self-contained Special Education music classes. *Direct extracurricular choir comprised of 4th and 5th grade students*Coordinate and meet with district music team concerning common assessments, vertical alignment, and program goals*Prepare and direct evening concerts, choir performances, Kindergarten open-house performance, and all-school sing alongs.

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  Presbyterian Church of Barrington

  Aug 2014 - now

  Bass Soloist/Section Leader

  Sing with Church Choir at services, provide musical leadership and support to Music Director

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  VIPKid

  May 2019 - Nov 2021

  English Second Language Tutor
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  Advancement Courses

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Course Facilitator

  Graded assignments, provided feedback and support for graduate level online courses for teachers.