DANIELA ALONGI

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education (Concurrent), McGill University             2008-2011

Bachelor of Music (Concurrent), McGill University                                                      2008-2011

Bachelor of Music (performance), University of Montreal                                           2005-2008

Diploma of Collegial Studies (Music), Vanier College                          2003-2005

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

LEONARDO DA VINCI - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL August 2010-November 2010LAVAL LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL- SECONDARY MUSIC April 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

MCGILL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC:
Music for Little Children/Orff Instructor                                                January 2009-Present
Responsibilities include creating weekly lesson plans for children aged 3-7 years of age. As the instructor, adaptation was implemented to fit each individual child’s needs and the use of multiple teaching methods (visual, tactile auditory) is necessary to reinforce and simplify complex concepts.
ROSEMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL: Clarinet Instructor                                                   September 2006-Present

Responsibilities include organizing and developing engaging lesson plans for teens enrolled in the music program as well as conducting clarinet sectionals in private group settings. This position also requires the planning of musical activities for intensive music camp retreats and reporting to the teachers on improvements of the students as well as areas of concern.

SCHULICH SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Box Office                                                                September 2009-Present

This position required the management and maintenance of the ticket records and database. Main duties included selling admission tickets, balancing cash receipts and unsold tickets to ensure accuracy and security as well as providing information to customers regarding scheduling, locations and pricing of various events.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Executive Member of the
National Youth Band   Committee                                                     September 2010-Present
Executive Member of the
McGill Music Education Undergraduate Student Association          September 2010-Present

Member of the Quebec Band Association                                       February 2010-Present
Completed Level I of Orff training                                                      July 2010

SKILLS

Strong interpersonal skills

Fluent in English and French (reading and writing).

Proficient in Italian

Red Cross First Aid Certified

Adept in using computer software such as Microsoft Office, Windows and Sibelius (music software)

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

· Member of the McGill Wind Symphony under the direction of Alain Cazes (2008-2010)

· Principal clarinetist of the Westmount Youth Orchestra (2005-2008)

· Principal clarinetist of the West Island Youth Orchestra (2006-2008)

· Actively volunteered at the Don Bosco Youth Leadership Center (2005-2009)

INTERESTS

· Active member of several music ensembles at McGill (concert bands, chamber ensembles)

· Experience with coaching sports

· Experienced in basketball, figure skating and biking

References Available Upon Request

Daniela Alongi