Jennifer Schwingle is a choral music teacher seeking secondary teaching positions. She holds a Master of Arts in Education from Viterbo University and a Bachelor of Music in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Her philosophy is to nourish students' musical interest, expression, knowledge and ability through music, singing and performance. Currently she teaches choir at Kettle Moraine High School and Pilgrim Park Middle School, where she directs various choirs, musical productions, and show choir.

1. _______________JENNIFER L. SCHWINGLE__________________
schwinglej@kmsd.edu
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE_____________________________________________
Teach choral music at the secondary level.
EDUCATION____________________________________________________________
VITERBO UNIVERSITY, LA CROSSE, WI
Master of Arts in Education, July 2007
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER, WHITEWATER, WI
Bachelor of Music in Education – Choral/General Music (K-12), May 1999
Emphasis in Voice and Piano – Graduated Magna Cum Laude
PHILOSOPHY OF MUSIC EDUCATION____________________________________
There are contributions to a student’s education that only music can bring. Exercising the intellect
through music strengthens cognitive skills and its aesthetic value greatly enriches one’s life. My
objective is to nourish students’ musical interest, expression, knowledge and ability through music,
singing and performance.
TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCES________________________________
Choral Teacher
Kettle Moraine High School, Wales, WI August 2015-Present
CHOIR – Teacher in KM Perform Charter School and Legacy High School
Legacy
• Cadet Choir – Freshmen mixed boys and girls
• Concert Chorale – Sophomore girls
• Chamber Singers – Extra-curricular auditioned mixed a cappella choir
• Tri-M Music Organization Co-Advisor
KM Perform
• Create and instruct six week seminar classes and workshops throughout the
year; Diction for Singers, Theory, Folk Music and it’s Influence on American
Culture
MUSICAL PRODUCTION
• Vocal Director, Choreographer and Accompanist – Once Upon a Mattress
Choral Teacher
Pilgrim Park Middle School, Elm Grove, WI August 2002 – Present
CHOIR
• Teach a diverse repertoire of choral literature to 6th
, 7th
and 8th
grade choirs
• Conduct various choral concerts throughout the year
• Collaborate with band, orchestra and high school faculty for performances
• Accompany choirs and soloists
• Lead 7th
and 8th
grade auditioned choir students in national anthem for Brewers
and Bucks games
• Organize and conduct students at large group festivals

2. LESSONS
• Coach students in proper vocal technique
• Instruct students in both small group and individual vocal lessons
• Prepare students for district and state level Solo & Ensemble contests
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
• Musical Production: Music and Stage Director / Choreographer
Musical involves a cast and crew of 80 students each year in high-energy
productions with detailed choreography - Recent musicals include Finian’s
Rainbow, My Son Pinocchio and The Little Mermaid
• Direct and choreograph Pilgrim Pizzazz Show Choir
Show choir earned a starred 1st
place rating at the district Solo & Ensemble
as well as several class A vocalists / March 2015
• Organize and direct performances in community and special events
Private voice and piano instructor 1997 - Present
Instruction and assessment in a wide range of vocal/piano repertoire to students,
ages ranging from high school to elementary
Choral and General Music Teacher
Whitewater Middle School, Whitewater, WI August 1999 - June 2002
Taught 6th
, 7th
and 8th
grade choirs and 6th
grade general music
Choreographed and directed show choir - Directed 7th
grade musical - Instructed
students in small group and individual vocal lessons
UW-Whitewater Summer Choir and Strings Camp
Whitewater, WI June 1999 - June 2002
Directed women’s choir and chamber choir - Taught “Composer a Day,” beginning
theory and private voice lessons
Youth Music Director
Methodist Church, Whitewater, WI September 1999 - May 2000
Directed weekly choir rehearsals to high school age students - Conducted church
performances of contemporary Christian choral music
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITES
• American Choral Directors’ Association
• Wisconsin School Music Association
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT_________________________________________
• Participant in Joy Of Singing Summer Workshops July 2002 - Present
• Summer workshops “Refresh” UW-Green Bay / “Singspiel” Green Lake
• Participant in Show Choir Camps of America Summer Camp June 2002 -2008
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Recipient of the 1998 Richard G. Gaarder Award of the Wisconsin Music
Educators Association