1. Katy A. Kosiek
630-200-6768 8169 Kensington Lane
Kakosiek6292@gmail.com Hanover Park, IL 60133
Kakosi10@smumn.edu
497 Kerry Drive #102
Winona, MN 55987
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Seeking opportunity in music education to challenge students and myself using my skills and experience.
Pursuing to further the knowledge of music as far as possible showing the need for music education in a
school curriculum.
EDUCATION:
Hoffman Estates High School, Hoffman Estates,IL (Graduated June 2010)
Saint Mary’s University, Winona MN - B.A. in Music (Graduated May 2014), M.A. in Education (May
2015)
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
Grove Bree Holman Award: Presented by the Saint Mary’s University Theatre Department for excellence in
musical theatre by a non-theatre major (orchestra pit).
Sigma Alpha Iota- International Music Fraternity (January 2011-May 2014)
Fireside Co-Chair 2013, 2014: Event planning coordinator for the annual music variety in February at Saint
Mary’s University, hosted by Sigma Alpha Iota.
Sigma Alpha Iota Jazz Studies Scholarship (Received June 2013): Audition based scholarship among other
SAI members across the country who have applied.
MMEA Collegiate Honor Band (February 2013): Honor Band for Minnesota Music Educators Association
Conference. Performers chosen fromtop instrumentalists from colleges and universities across Minnesota
Illinois All-State Theatre Production: Urinetown, Technical Crew (June 2009-January 2010): Audition
based of high school students involved in theatre across Illinois. Built up production from June until January.
Performances in January at the Illinois High School Theatre Festival.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Minnesota Reading Corp: Literacy Tutor August 2015-Present
K-3 literacy tutor at Madison Elementary School in Winona, MN. Responsible for tutoring students in a one-on-one
atmosphere to improve overall reading skills.
Student Teaching Experience: Lewiston-Altura School District January-May 2015
Cooperating Teachers: Andrew Marsolek and Matthew Wilmes. Responsible for teaching 5-6th grade general music
and 7-8th and 9-12th grade bands.
Practicum Experience: Winona Area Public Schools, Middle School September-November 2014
Cooperating teacher: Melody Snyder. Through Saint Mary’s University MAI program, observed and helped with
band lessons every Tuesday and Thursday from September through November.
Private Lesson Teacher August 2011- Present
Teaching students primarily on flute or saxophone in grades 5-12. Currently have 4 students ranging from grades 7-
11, 2 flute students,2saxophone students. Teaching elements of music depending on level of musical development.
Coda BowInternational, Winona, MN: Manufacturing March 2014- Present
Bow lab worker. Bow technician for sanding bows to prepare for next process in assembly.
Cotter Junior High Marching Band Instructor June 2014
Teaching junior high schoolstudents elements of marching band and performance. Prepared students forthe
Steamboat Days Parade held in June in Winona.
Cotter Junior High Student Conductor, Winona, MN January 2014- May 2014
As part of a music education class, was a student conductorfor the Cotter Junior High small ensemble group.Held
weekly 40 minute sectionals from January until May concert.Taught elements of musicianship and performance.
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, Winona MN Private Lesson Teacher August 2011-January 2014

2. Lesson teacher for saxophone students,tutoring students and inspiring themto achieve in musical studies. Supported
students to strive to the best of their abilities. Taught elements of music theory, history, musical techniques and the
science of music and sound.
Cochrane-Fountain City School District Fountain City, WI May 2012-August 2013
Provided lessons for 5th and 6th grade band students on their instrument of choosing. Taught beginners how to play
the instrument, proper care for it, how to read music, and other music basics. Seasonal summer lessons.
Saint Mary’s University Work Study Employee August 2010-May 2014
Theatre Shop Crew, Toner Student Center Switchboard, Alumni Relations and Development.
Campanili YMCA Schaumburg, IL Camp Counselor June 2010-August 2010
Supervised and taught children between the ages of 6-13. Verified identification of person(s) signing the child in/out
for the day. Maintained a safe and secure environment for the children, and interacted with parents and their concern
for their children
George Parks Drum Major Camp, Illinois State University July 2009
Attended a weekend long camp learning techniques for marching band and as a drummajor.
Indiana State University Drum Major Camp, Indiana State University July 2009
Attended a weeklong drum major camp learning conducting and management techniques to use as drum majors.
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Socks for Soldiers (May 2010): Hoffman Estates, IL. Collection of socks from the community to send to troops over
seas.
Halloween and Easter Family Activities (30, October 2012 and 24 March 2013): Winona, MN. Providing games,
activities, and prizes to children of all ages.
Red Cross Blood Drive (October 2011-2013 and April 2011-2013): Winona MN. Checking in donors at front desk,
providing donors with water and snacks, making sure donors left feeling well.
Make a Difference Day (26, October 2013): Winona MN. Groups sent out to help community members with yard
work and other various chores.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Music Education Background Advanced Private Lessons (flute/saxophone)
Event Planning Beginner Lessons (all instruments)
Organizational Skills Instrumental Conducting
Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer
Microsoft Office Windows XP
Adobe Indesign ProTools/ Garage Band
Customer Service Adobe Photoshop CS5
Mac OSX and other Apple Products Photography
Razor’s Edge Software Basic Theatre Set Design and Construction
Basic Theatre Crafts
References Forthcoming