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Kathryn Linz

@kathrynlinz

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I am a music educator and strings specialist developing engaging programs for early childhood through high school.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role teaching strings and early-childhood music where I can design curriculum, lead ensembles, mentor students, collaborate with peers, and pursue professional development in a supportive school or program.

I am a dedicated music educator and strings specialist with experience teaching toddlers through high school and performing professionally.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Music Education with dean's list recognition and maintained PEC and PTC certifications. I have directed string programs, conducted all-county orchestras, and prepared students for honors and solo and ensemble festivals.

I design and implement engaging lesson plans that incorporate live stringed instruments, music and movement, and technology for hybrid and virtual classrooms. I emphasize intonation, tone, musicality, and assessment while recruiting and developing programs.

I have led ensembles, coordinated concerts and festivals, co-chaired the WAMTC Honors Orchestra, and performed with a regional symphony. I am seeking opportunities to grow professionally, build strong programs, and mentor students and staff.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Music/Lead Teacher

Current

Goddard School of Millersville

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Lead music and classroom teacher for 2–3 year olds, planning and implementing music and movement lessons for classes of 9–21 students while managing daily care routines.

Early Childhood Education Music Education Lesson planning Classroom Management Music & Movement Childcare

Lead Teacher

Goddard School of Annapolis

May 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Led a 2–3 year old classroom of 14 students, designing and delivering lesson plans integrating music and movement and overseeing daily care and routines.

Early Childhood Education Classroom Management Lesson planning Music Education Childcare Music & Movement

Co-Director, Summer Camp

Key School

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 (4 months)

Co-directed the Scikidz summer camp, supervised staff and campers, led morning science demonstrations, and managed daily camp operations and safety.

Camp Management Staff Supervision Lesson Demonstration Safety Oversight Event Coordination

Strings Teacher

Saint John's College High School

Aug 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Taught and conducted Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced string ensembles, organized concerts, and prepared students for honors orchestra and solo/ensemble festivals.

Orchestra Conducting Viola Ensemble Rehearsal Curriculum Development

String Director

Berkeley County Public Schools

Mar 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 2 months)

Directed strings programs across four schools, conducting ensembles, preparing students for all-county and honors orchestras, and coordinating elementary and middle school performances.

Ensemble Conducting Viola Music Education

Private Violin Instructor

Ellsworth Music Store

Nov 2016 - Jan 2017 (2 months)

Provided private violin and viola instruction to students aged 4–45, teaching fundamentals through shifting and preparing students for recitals and assessments.

Violin Instruction Viola Technique Development Lesson planning Assessments

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Towson University

Bachelor of Science, Music Education

2012 - 2016

Activities and societies: Dean's List 2013-2015

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Music Education at Towson University, Towson, Maryland from 2012 to 2016. Achieved Dean's List recognition from 2013 to 2015.