Sarah Brzyski

(248) 895-2605
sarahbrzyski@gmail.com

Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Bachelor in Music Education-JQ
Bachelor in Spanish-FF

December 2016

Teaching Experience
Student Teaching
Rockford High School
Rockford, MI
Taught high school choral ensembles in public school setting

Fall 2016

Led musical instruction inside and outside of class under the guidance of cooperating teacher
Managed logistical components of a public school music program
Conducted the Advanced Womens Ensemble and participated in the ACDA Michigan Fall
Conference 2016
Built personal relations with students and staff
Private Voice Teacher
Fall 2016
Rockford High School
Taught one-on-one high school voice lessons for college auditions and school performances
Spanish Conversation Group Instructor
Fall 2016
Rockford High School
Launched Spanish after-school conversation group
Conducted discussions in Spanish immersion setting
Spanish Language Tutor
Spring 2016-Present
East Lansing, MI
Led one-on-one Spanish language instruction for beginning high school students
Musical Theatre Camp Choreographer
Summer 2016
MSU Community Music School
East Lansing, MI
Choreographed middle and high school dance routines for musical theatre camp performance
Collaborated with and planned with musical theatre faculty
Substitute Teacher, EDUStaff
Ingham School District
Ingham County, MI
Directed classes in Lansing area schools in Spanish, music, English, and science
Spanish Enrichment Instructor
Washington Woods Middle School
Delhi Township, MI
Developed curriculum and led after-school Spanish language and culture class
Worked with students individually and in group settings

Summer 2016

Spring 2016

Related Experience: Music

Arts Management Intern
MSU Community Music School
East Lansing, MI
Assisted with PR, financial, and administrational components of music program
Vocalist and Section Leader
The Peoples Church
East Lansing, MI
Performed solos at weekly service
Conducted weekly service music
Oversaw soprano music rehearsals
Wedding Singer, Soloist, and Section Leader
St John Parish
East Lansing, MI
Featured soloist and wedding singer
Oversaw soprano music rehearsals
Conductor
Burcham Hills Senior Retirement Home
Okemos, MI
Conducted and taught senior citizen choir

Summer 2016

August 2013-May 2016

August 2013-May 2016

March 2014-2015

Related Experience: Spanish

Study Abroad Participant
MSU Spanish Language and Culture Study Abroad Program
Valencia, Spain

Summer 2015

Led group instruction for English Language Exchange program

Lived in complete immersion setting
Student Interaction Grant Winner
MSU Center for Language Teaching Advancement (CeLTA)
East Lansing, MI
Gained speaking experience and cultural awareness through Skype conversations
Communicated with Spanish-speakers around the world
ESL Tutor
Michigan State University HEP Program
East Lansing, MI
Tutored ESL students for GED preparatory classes in Spanish

Fall 2014

January 2014-May 2014

Recognition and Awards

2012-2016 MSU Deans List
2012-2016 MSU Music Department Scholarship
2016 Paul and Martha NILAND Endowed Fund for Music Education Scholarship
2015 MSU Study Abroad Scholarship
2014 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Voice Competition Award Winner