Rosie OConnor

2345 E Steeple Chase Cir, Libertyville IL, 60048

(847)-951-1550, rosieoconnor37@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Music Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Area of Concentration: Choral Music
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSE
Illinois Special Certificate for Music, Grades K-12

Aug. 2011-Dec. 2015

GPA: 3.52/4.00
Expected: December 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Highland Park High School, Highland Park, IL
Aug. 2015- Oct. 2015
Responsible for teaching all choirs and leading sectionals
Created concert repertoire for winter concert
Collaborated with fellow teachers to create a welcoming, creative, and productive music
program.
Student Teacher, Oak Grove School District #68, Libertyville, IL
Oct. 2015 Dec. 2015
Responsible for creating lesson plans for grades K-8 in general music, ukulele, guitar and music
technology classes
Aided with 5th grade band, 6-8 jazz band
Responsible for preparing music and lessons for 4th and 5th grade choir as well as 6-8 choir
Private Voice Instructor, Highland Park High School, Highland Park, IL
Aug. 2015 Oct. 2015
Prepared music for students traveling to Greece
Instructed a study with a Learning Disability and on the Autism Spectrum
PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTORS
Yvonne Gonzales Redman, Voice Professor, UIUC
Debbie Williams, Voice Instructor, Libertyville, IL

Aug. 2011- May 2015

Aug. 2008 May 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE
Equestrian Manager
May 2014 - Present
Camp Chief Ouray YMCA of the Rockies, Granby, CO
Summers
Responsible for the care and maintenance of 45 horses
Managed the Riding program, which includes five levels of riding, specialized programs, and
trail rides.
Supervised 12 staff members. Managed schedules, conflict resolution, and creative problem
solving skills
Wrangler-in-training Coordinator
May 2013-August 2013
Camp Chief Ouray YMCA of the Rockies, Granby, CO
Lead an Adventure horse pack trip in up-state of Colorado with 15 students
Leader of 2-4 week programs for campers aged from 14-17
Cabin Counselor-Wrangler
May 2012 August 2012
Camp Chief Ouray YMCA of the Rockies, Granby, CO
Provided leadership to cabins with 8-10 campers aged 7-12
Responsible for all daily tasks for guiding and assisting campers in daily camp activities
Spent activity periods teaching different levels of the horse program including safety and
emergency procedures

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
University Choirs
Black Chorus
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Chamber Singers
Womens Glee Club
Other Choirs
Musical Director for sorority acapella group
Participated in multiple Doctorial recitals

Aug. 2014 May 2015

Aug. 2014 May 2015
Jan. 2013 May 2014
Aug. 2011- May 2013
Aug. 2013 Dec. 2014
Dec. 2014, May 2013, Oct. 2012

HONORS/AWARDS
Deans List Recipient
Talented Music Student Scholarship from the College of Fine and Applied Arts
Girl Scouts Gold Award Recipient
LEADERSHIP/ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
President of American Choral Directors Association
Alternative Spring Break Participant in Moab, UT

Aug. 2014 May 2015

Aug. 2013-Jan. 2014

ACTIVITIES
Water Polo
University of Illinois Club Water Polo Team
Libertyville, IL, HS Water Polo Team Captain and MVP
Participated in Junior Olympics with NIPC, Stevenson HS
Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority Member
University of Illinois Equestrian Team Member
Attended Interlochen Music Camp, Interlochen, MI
Attended Northwesterns Music Camp, Evanston, IL

Dec. 2013 May 2015

Dec. 2009 May 2011
May 2011
Aug. 2011 - Present
Aug. 2013 May 2015
Summer of 2010
Summer of 2009