Stevie MacPherson

67 Greenway Crescent
Thompson, Manitoba
2043071712
smacpherson@mysterynet.mb.ca
SKILLS PROFILE
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Diverse teaching experience from grades K-12
Term teaching experiences as an elementary music teacher and a middle years/high
school band teacher
Extensive experience working with at-risk youth
Strong leadership and organizational skills
EDUCATION
Brandon University, 2010-2015
5-Year Concurrent Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (May 2015 graduation)
Major in Instrumental Music Education (applied concentration: clarinet)
Second Teachable in Mathematics

Course Highlights:

Advanced Conducting, Intro to Teaching and Learning Music, Senior Years General Music,
Band/Jazz Methods Middle Years, Jazz History, Instrument Tech (percussion, woodwinds, brass)

Ensembles:

Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Clarinet Choir, Dr. Wendy McCallums Wind Octet
R.D. Parker Collegiate, Thompson, MB, 2006-2010
High School Diploma Honours with Distinction
President of the Music Students Association 2009-2010
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION
Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C
Grade 8 Piano Certificate Conservatory Canada
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
School District of Mystery Lake Thompson, MB

Grade 6, 7, and 9 Band Teacher

May 2015 - Present

Planning and delivering assessments in accordance to the Manitoba Music Curriculum
Framework (including as, of, and for learning)
Working cooperatively in the Music Department with other staff
Communicating with parents to ensure students receive quality music education

Substitute Teacher

May June 2011, 2013, 2014

Assumed duties of a regular classroom teacher
Planned and delivered instruction according to individualized substitute teaching plans
Taught classes from K-12 with a focus in elementary and instrumental music classes

Elementary Music Teacher Wapanohk Community School (Cree Emersion)

May 2013 June 2013

Took full responsibilities of an elementary music teacher
Incorporated Kodaly and Orff Methods into daily instruction
Planned and delivered activities and assessments in accordance to the Manitoba Music
Curriculum K-4
Incorporated Aboriginal perspectives, culture, and modes of learning into music lessons
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Robins Donuts Thompson, MB

Cashier/Customer Service

Summers from 2008-2014

Worked cooperatively in a team setting
Trained staff in areas of till operation, product information, and customer service skills
Served customers in a friendly, fast-paced environment while developing personal
rapport with both the customers and staff
City of Thompson Parks and Recreation Thompson, MB

Summer Camp Coordinator

June-August 2011-2014
Planned and organized all Travelling and Specialty Camps run by the City of Thompson
Prepared detailed unit plans for each themed Specialty Camp
Supervised staff and children while working alongside the Events Coordinator and
Director of Recreation
Communicated with parents daily around issues such as behavior and scheduling
Managed a budget and used Purchase Orders to obtain camp supplies
Acted as a professional liaison between the recreation department and the community
by advertising weekly through social media and 610 CHTM Radio
Advocated for the band program in Thompson by organizing a Jumpstart to Band
camp through the City of Thompson
FIELD EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS
R.D. Parker Collegiate School District of Mystery Lake Thompson, MB
March 2015 May 2015
Cooperating Teacher: Sarah Lewis
Taught Grades 6, 7, and 10-12 Band full-time throughout placement
Taught small group lessons at elementary schools and high school
Took initiative to start an extra-curricular Clarinet Ensemble
Chaperoned students to the Brandon Jazz Festival
Took senior students on a one-day band recruitment & advocacy tour to all of the grade
5 classes in Thompson
Attended Thompson Music Parent meetings, Music Student Association meetings, and
staff meetings

Vincent Massey High School Brandon School Division Brandon, MB

September 2014 (first week of school), October 2014 November 2014
Cooperating Teacher: Terry Knight
Taught Grade 9 Math, Grade 10 Applied/Pre-Calculus, Grade 11 Essentials Mathematics,
and Grade 12 Essentials Mathematics
Taught all four classes full-time for five weeks of the practicum
Developed math lesson plans, unit plans, and assessments in accordance to the
Manitoba 9-12 Math Curriculum Framework
Utilized SMARTboard technology and presented interactive games and activities
Was available in the mornings, lunch hours, and after schools for students that needed
extra help
Springfield Collegiate Institute Sunrise School Division Oakbank, MB
March 2014 May 2014
Cooperating Teacher: Doug Breckman
Observed and rehearsed grades 9-12 band/jazz band/wind ensemble
Took initiative to start a Clarinet Choir
Chaperoned the students on a trip to the Brandon Jazz Festival
Volunteered at the Level One Band Festival in Winnipeg, MB
Became part of the school community by developing relationships with the staff, and by
attending Parent Association meetings, feeder school performances, Student-Led
Conferences, and other school events
Fort Richmond Collegiate Pembina Trails School Division Winnipeg, MB
May 2012
Cooperating Teacher: Cheryl Fergusen
Observed and rehearsed grades 10-12 band/jazz band/wind ensemble
Took initiative to start a Clarinet Quintet which played at the year-end concert
Conducted a Grade 10 Band piece at the year-end concert
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
2014 Indigenous Teaching, Spirituality, Medicines, and Cultural Practices with Frank Tacan
2013-2014 A Clinic on Clinics (Instrumental workshops led by Dr. Ed Bach and Dr. Aaron
Wilson)
2011-2015 Da Capo Music Educators Conference
2011-2014 Manitoba Music Educators Conference (TEMPO)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2014-2015 Secretary/Treasurer of the BUSMEA Council
2014 Performed at the International Clarinet Festival in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with the
Brandon University Clarinet Choir
2014 Volunteer at the Level One Band Festival in Winnipeg, MB
2013-2014 Student Representative of the Brandon University Student Music Educators
Association (BUSMEA)
2012-2013 Treasurer of the Brandon University Music Students (BUMS)
2011-2014 Instructor/Clinician for various clinics in Manitoba such as Kickstarts, International
Music Camp, and Norman/Parkland Honour Band
2011-2013 Volunteer at the Brandon Jazz Festival

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

Placed on the Brandon University Honours List in 2010, 2012, and 2013
Recipient of the Brandon University Board of Governors Entrance scholarship
Recipient of the Thompson Gas Bar Co-op, Kinette Club of Thompson and Music Parents'
Association scholarships
Recipient of the Vale Inco scholarship for the Thompson Festival of the Arts in 2008,
2009, and 2010
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer for the Thompson Festival of the Arts 2015 (Visual Arts Discipline)
Participated in Brandons Winter Festival by playing with the German Pavillion band in
2013
Involved in the Thompson Community Band during university summers and travelled to
the International Music Camp with the band
Volunteer Master of Ceremonies at the Thompson Festival of the Arts Highlights Concert
in 2009
President of the Music Students Association at R.D. Parker Collegiate from 2009-2010
Participant in the Thompson Festival of the Arts from Kindergarten to Grade 12 for the
speech arts and piano disciplines

REFERENCES
Sarah Lewis (Past Co-operating Teacher)
Grades 6, 7, and 10-12 Band Teacher
R.D. Parker Collegiate
Thompson, Manitoba
Phone: (204)-677-6222
E-Mail: slewis@mysterynet.mb.ca
Catherine Wood (Applied Clarinet Instructor)
Associate Professor of Clarinet
Brandon University
Phone: (204)-727-7436
E-Mail: woodc@brandonu.ca
Doug Breckman (Past Co-Operating Teacher)
Band Director at Springfield Collegiate Institute
Oakbank, MB
Phone: (204)-444-2404
E-Mail: dbreckman@sunrisesd.ca