Lauren Pruter

laurenpruter@gmail.com
(773)428-9594
229 E Front St.
Bloomington, IL, 61701

Profile
Lauren is a music educator who specializes in violin and orchestral repertoire. She is currently
studying library science at Dominican University.

Certification
Illinois Special Type 10, Music K-12
Courses Taught: Beginning Orchestra, Beginning Guitar, Intermediate Orchestra, Advanced
Orchestra, All-City Orchestra, Chamber Ensemble, Suzuki Violin, Suzuki Cello

Education
Bachelor of Music, Music Education Degree, cum laude, May 2010
VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL GPA-3.69
Master of Library and Information Science, in progress
Dominican University, River Forest, IL GPA- 3.97

Teaching Experience
Orchestra Director and Suzuki Teacher, Decatur Public Schools
Decatur, IL, August 2016 to present
Teach both Suzuki cello and violin lessons to students grades K-3rd
Plan and develop curriculum for Orchestra lessons in Grades 4th through 8th
Plan and develop curriculum for High School Orchestra classes
Mentor students as they prepare for college auditions as a music major and continue to mentor
students as they complete their degrees in music
South-Side All-City Site Manager, Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL, September 2014 to 2016
Assist in hiring, training, and management of performing arts teachers
Coordinate final performance for all performing ensembles at Curie High Schools auditorium
Hire stage managers and prep the school for performances
Plan and manage Regional Arts day for visiting elementary aged students from south-side schools
Recruit Curie student and young adult volunteers to work with elementary aged workshop
participants in educational settings, volunteers led tours and participated in workshops
Coordinate workshops aimed at younger students including yoga, painting, drumming, and dance
Facilitate the end of year celebration for all members of the All City performing groups

Lead Teacher, Instructional Leadership Team, Curie High School

Chicago, IL, September 2014 to 2015
Participate in learning walks to better understand the strengths of the teachers in our school
Plan and develop school-wide teaching strategies to assist teachers in their practice
Lead and develop professional development for teachers to better engage their students
Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator/Orchestra Teacher, Curie High School
Chicago, IL, September 2010 to 2016
Create, establish, and teach curriculum for Orchestra students from beginning levels to precollegiate level string players
Enroll students in Orchestra and solo and ensemble competitions at the city and state level
Provide opportunities for students to see professional musicians, such as the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra
Provide students performance opportunities at the school and community centers Winter Fest,
Spring Fest, Open House, Retirement Communities, Graduation
Provide support for student lead chamber ensembles in performance opportunities Fall Fest,
SolarBration, Open House, Graduation, Retirement Communities, Recruitment Tours
Select and catalogue repertoire for developing and advanced string students, make repertoire
available for students to browse
Work with members of the orchestra to locate feeder schools and recruit into the Orchestra
program

Other Memberships

Little Kids Rock Certified Teacher, Chicago, IL, 2015-present

Ravenswood Community Orchestra, Chicago, IL, 2013-present
Classical Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL 2011-2013
Milliken Symphony Orchestra, Decatur, IL 2016- present
Music Library Association

References
Melinda Wilson Performing Arts Teacher
Curie High School
mawilson1@cps.edu
Jose Rodriguez - Assistant Principal
Stevenson Elementary
(773)535-2280
jrodriguez@cps.edu
David Eccles Professor of String Studies
VanderCook College of Music
deccles@vandercook.edu