Jessica Brotherton is a music teacher seeking a new position. She has over 8 years of experience teaching vocal music to grades 7-12 in Wisconsin schools. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with highest honors. She is a member of professional music education organizations and has received several honors and scholarships for her work.

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Jessica Katherine Brotherton
2614 Fairfield Place #1
Madison, Wisconsin 53704
(608) 228­8485
kbrotherton11@gmail.com
EDUCATION University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Music in Music Education.
Major: Choral/General Music Education K­12 Overall GPA: 3.9
TEACHING Teacher​, Marshall Public Schools, Marshall, WI July 2007 – June 2015
EXPERIENCE Vocal Music teacher. Responsible for teaching vocal music to grades 7­12. Classes taught include middle
school choir, high school concert choir, high school show choir, music appreciation (one section of general
music for grades 7­8), and a middle school show choir, which met outside of the school day. Curriculum
included multiple performances at various functions in and outside of school, including solo and ensemble.
Other professional responsibilities include directing the Fall musical.
Teacher​, Gravelly Hill Middle School, Efland, NC August 2006 ­ June 2007
Chorus teacher. Responsible for teaching four courses of vocal music for students in the sixth and seventh
grades and building a choral program at a new school. Curriculum included multiple performances at
various school functions throughout the year. Other professional responsibilities included extensive literacy
training and leading small group tutoring groups in seventh grade English/Language Arts classes.
Additionally served on various committees concerning development of school mission and vision
statements.
Student Teaching​, Southwestern Randolph High School, Asheboro, NC Spring 2006
Responsible for teaching a Baritone Ensemble, Women’s Chorus, and Honors Ensemble. Instruction
includes basic vocal technique, music reading skills, and other goals of the National Standards for Music
Education. Also assisting with the production of the school musical, ​Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat​. In addition, attending multiple extracurricular festivals and clinics in which students are
participating.
Practicum​, Southeast Guilford High School, Greensboro, NC Fall 2005
Responsible for the Women’s Chorus which consisted of approximately 35 singers ages freshman­senior.
Planned two full classes a week and helping to prepare for a concert in the absence of their
permanent choral director.
Practicum​, Penn­Griffen Middle School, High Point, NC Spring 2005
Observed beginning and advance eighth grade choirs. Assisted in rehearsing advance eighth grade girls
ensemble.
Practicum​, Joyner Elementary School, Greensboro, NC Fall 2004
Observed kindergarten, fourth, and fifth grade general music classes. Assisted in teaching basic skills to all
levels.
Teaching Fellows Practicum​, Responsible for observing Guilford County teachers and tutoring students at
Brooks Global Elementary, Weaver Academy, and Southeast Guilford High. 2003 – 2005.
HONORS Barbara Bair Award for Excellence in Music Education – UNCG Class of 2006 Recipient
Graduate with highest honors, Summa cum laude – UNCG Class of 2006
Departmental Honors – UNCG School of Music 2006
NC Teaching Fellow – 4 year $26,000 scholarship
Allyse S. Cooper Music Scholarship – 4 year $4,000 scholarship

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Jessica Katherine Brotherton
Chancellor’s and Dean’s List, UNCG – 6 semesters
NC National Association of Teachers of Singing 3​rd​
Place, 2003
John Phillip Sousa Award for Band, 2002
RELATED Stage Manager​, Madison Savoyards, Inc. Madison, WI May­August 2013, May­August 2014
EXPERIENCE Responsible for maintaining a productive rehearsal environment, communicate with actors and production
staff, and to oversee all performances.
Substitute Choir Director​, The Winston­Salem Friends Meeting, Winston­Salem, NC June 2005
Responsible for running rehearsals once a week for a choir of approximately 15 community members and
leading music during Sunday morning worship.
Tutor​, Glen Haven Apartments, Greensboro NC Spring 2005
Worked with refugee and immigrant children 1­2 afternoons a week on homework assignments.
Assitant Trainer​, Legislators’ School for Youth Leadership Development, Cullowhee, NC June­July 2004
Supervise 22 high school students, 22 middle school students, during separate, two­week camp sessions.
Taught basic teamwork skills, leadership training, and community service development. Also assisted in
leading field trip activities which included hiking, low ropes course, and team­building survival training.
Community Advisor​, UNC­Greensboro, Greensboro, NC February 2004 – May 2005
Live in residence hall staff. Supervise a healthy community within the residence halls; in charge of
approximately 60 college freshmen. Plan in­hall programs to promote on campus activity. Responsible for
handling violations of contract and/or conduct within the residence hall.
Young Writers Conference​, University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2003 – 2004
Supervised elementary students during a one day workshop for creative writing.
LEADERSHIP President, American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA) – UNCG Chapter
Secretary, UNCG Teaching Fellows Executive Council, 2004­2005
Drum Major, Southeast Guilford High School Marching Band, Fall 2000 ­ Spring 2002
PROFESSIONAL ​Member, MENC – The National Association for Music Education
ORGANIZATIONS Chapter Advisor – Tri­M National Music Honors Society (Gravelly Hill Middle School)
REFERENCES Brian Sniff. PO Box 76, Marshall, WI 53559
Principal, Marshall High School
Phone: (608) 655­1310
E­mail: bsniff@marshallschools.org
Lisa Blochwitz. PO Box 76, Marshall, WI 53559
Principal, Marshall Middle School
Phone: (608) 655­1571
E­mail: lblochwitz@marshallschools.org
Blair Perzentka. PO Box 76, Marshall, WI 53559
English Teacher & Co­Drama Director, Marshall High School
Phone: (608) 655­1310
Email: bperzentka@marshallschools.org