Brian Wagner is a music teacher seeking a position where he can use music to connect with students and build on their prior knowledge and experiences. He has over 10 years of experience teaching elementary, middle school, and high school general music, orchestra, and performing arts. He is skilled at differentiating instruction and adapting lessons for students of all abilities, including those with special needs. He has presented at numerous conferences on inclusive music teaching strategies.

1. Brian Wagner
31-23 47th St. APT 3A
Astoria, NY, 11103
(631) 245-2411
bwagner921@gmail.com
Objective
My goal is to use music to build new connections to all students, while also connecting
to prior knowledge and personal experiences. Additionally, my classroom is an
environment where all learners have the opportunity to find success through adapted
and differentiated learning experiences, and where student voices help create a
nurturing and safe musical environment.
Education
 Queens College (Aaron Copland School of Music)
o Graduation date: May 28th, 2009
o Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
 Queens College (Aaron Copland School of Music)
o Graduation date: February 2nd, 2013
o Masters of Science in Music Education
Student Teaching Experience (Spring, 2009)
 Marie Curie Middle School 158Q (Ms. J. Schecter, Cooperating Teacher)
 Bayside High School (Mr. C. Wang, Cooperating Teacher)
Teaching Experience (Fall, 2009 – present)
 Jim Thorpe School PS 370K (Ms. S. Miller, Principal)
o Shared between two schools in campus
o A.B.L.E. 1, P.S. 370 (Ms. S. Miller, Principal)
 District 75 school for students with autism, and other intellectual
disabilities
o Brooklyn School of Inquiry, P.S. 686 (Ms. D. Taylor, Principal)
 Citywide school for the Gifted and Talented
 Designed and implemented elementary/middle school General Music curriculum
o Incorporated NYC Blueprint for the Arts in Music benchmarks
o Made connections to NYS Learning Standards for the Arts, and CCLS
o Adapted and differentiated content to reach different levels of learners

2. o Adapted and differentiated content for special learners, and gifted and
talented populations
 Designed and implemented elementary/middle school Orchestra curriculum
o Adapted content and instruments to reach different levels of learners
o Adapted and differentiated content from Essential Elements curriculum
o Performed at school concerts, and informal settings
o Performed at the 2016 Brooklyn Borough Arts Festival
 Designed and implemented middle school Performing Arts curriculum
o Incorporated NYC Blueprint for the Arts in Theatre benchmarks
o Provided opportunities for students to create, perform, discuss, analyze, and
evaluate performances
o Performed in informal settings
 Designed and incorporated Musical Theatre program in Gifted and Talented
program
o Arranged and designed audition process
o Co-directed performances with other Arts teachers
o Performed for school-wide and after-school audiences
 Provided and taught enrichment classes, ensembles, and opportunities
o Taught piano enrichment class
o Taught middle school Glee Club
o Taught and conducted Recorder ensembles
o Conducted vocal ensembles at yearly Spring Arts Festival
o Co-planned and organized Moving Up Ceremonies
o Planned and organized school Talent Shows
o Planned and organized music field trips for students
o Planned and organized workshops and special events for students
 Participated in school-wide teams and meetings, and collaborated with other
teachers
o Member of school-wide Behavior and Culture Team
o Participated and Arts Team meetings
o Attended and participated at student IEP meetings
o Collaborated with classroom and arts teachers for special events and
activities
o Co-planned and co-taught lessons for special events and activities
o Planned project-based units with other teachers
o Planned and organized music fieldtrips for
 Participated, and incorporated material from Professional Development opportunities
o Attended Arts and Special Education related professional development
o Attended Citywide Music professional development
o Attended State and National music education conferences
 Additional responsibilities
o Incorporating technology into the classroom
o Had several projects fully-funded on DonorsChoose
o Experience working with electronic equipment in sound-booth
o Hosted student teachers from Brooklyn College

3. Studio Teaching
 Joy Music School (Little Neck, NY)
o November 2008 – September 2012
o Taught private cello lessons and prepared students for NYSSMA
Professional Affiliations
 NAfME (Active Member)
o Queens College Collegiate Chapter President 2004-2005
o Member of Children with Exceptionalities Special Research Interest Group
 NYSSMA (Active Member)
 MEANYC (Active Member)
Professional Contributions/Workshops
 Participated in Research Panel of Music Education in Urban Settings at 2012
NYSSMA Winter Conference
 Participated in Research Panel on General Music Teaching in Urban Settings at
2013 NYSSMA Winter Conference
 “Inclusive Music Teaching: Exceeding the Standards”
o Designed and co-presented at 2013 NYSSMA Winter Conference and 2015
NAfME Biennial Eastern Division Conference
 “Teaching Lessons to Children with Special Needs”
o Designed and presented online webinar for NAfME (2014)
 “Making Connections: Using Music to Make Artistic, Interdisciplinary and Life-Long
Connections for Special Learners”
o Designed and presented at 2014 NYSSMA Winter Conference, 2016 OMEA
State Conference, and 2016 NJMEA State Conference
 “Inclusive Music Teaching: Literacy, Composition, and Improvisation in the K-5
Classroom”
o Designed and co-presented at 2014 NYSSMA Winter Conference
 “Engaging All Learners: Tools & Techniques to Reach Different Types of Learners in
the Music Classroom”
o Designed and presented at 2015 NYC OASP Professional Development,
2015 SCMEA Professional Development, 2016 OMEA State Conference,
2016 CMEA State Conference, and 2016 NJMEA Summer Conference
 “Making Connections for Special Learners: Using Repertoire to Enhance Active
Listening, Literacy, and Lifelong Learning Across the Disciples”
o Designed and presented at 2015 NYSSMA Winter Conference

4.  “Making Connections: Using Repertoire to Enhance the Social-Emotional Needs of
All Students”
o Designed and presented at 2016 NYSSMA Summer Conference
Publications
 “Engaging All Learners: Tools & Techniques to Reach Different Types of Learners in
the Music Classroom”
o Article published in January-February 2015 Issue of School Music News.
o Article published in January 2016 Issue of Tempo.
 “Making Connections for Special Learners: Using Repertoire to Enhance Life-long
Learning”
o Article published in April Issue of School Music News.
 “Using Repertoire to Enhance Life-Long Learning”
o Post published for NAfME’s blog Music in a Minuet (June, 2016)
Performance Experience
 New York Symphonic Arts Ensemble (2009 - 2016)
o Principal cellist (2009 – 2016)
o Board member (2014 – 2016)
 Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra (2009 - present)
 Queens College Orchestra (2001 - 2008)
 Brooklyn Repertory Opera (2008)
References
 Dr. Richard Sang
o Graduate Coordinator of Music Education
o richard.sang48@verizon.net
 Dr. Janice Smith
o Undergraduate Advisor of Music Education
o Janice.smith@qc.cuny.edu
 Dr. Elise Sobol
o NYSSMA Chairperson for Special Learners
o essobol@aol.com
 Ms. Lisa Pines
o Art Teacher at PS 370

5. o lpines@schools.nyc.gov