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Ms. Amy Lelito
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Leslie Fox Keyser Elem School
Class Information:
Room Number: music trailer :
Students per Class: 560
Class Description:
Students attend my music class once a week for 40 minutes. Every student in grades K-5 come to my class. Students in 4th and 5th grade can also choose to be in Chorus or Recorder Club, two performing ensembles. I sign up for every technology class I can to make sure that my lesson plans incorporate the latest technologies available to me, to appeal to various different types of learners. My students sing, play instruments, create music, dance, perform, learn, and have a great time in doing so! On Fridays, I co-teach a pilot program called "Musical Guidance" with our fabulous Guidance Counselor. We work as a team to promote Anti-Bullying and conflict resolution strategies, social skills, and respect amongst all students. At my school, we also host the SSCIP program, which accommodates student in our county with Autism. My students are very talented, appreciative, and most of all inspiring!
Position:
Music teacher
Needs:
-instruments -performance equipment -technology upgrades
My Philosophy:
I believe that every student will benefit from a strong, solid, and enjoyable music program. It is essential in building skills such as teamwork, creativity, problem solving, and time-management. Many students who might not excel in other core subjects, find their strength in music. It can improve their self-esteem and self-worth, make them feel accepted and part of a group, and inspire them to come to school. I want my students to be proud of our music program, and strive to inspire my students to maintain a life-long love for music.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am 32 years old and have been teaching music at Leslie Fox Keyser for seven years. This school has captured my heart and I already know I will (many years from now) retire at this school. I grew up in Western New York where I attended SUNY Fredonia, completed my student-teaching in Falconer, NY, and taught for two years at a Charter School in Buffalo. I have been described as creative, hard working, and driven. In 2011, I was awarded elementary "Teacher of the Year" for Warren County, VA, but I have every intention of giving my all to teaching every year.
College and Degrees:
Fredonia State College - Bachelor's Degree in Music Education
Activities:
Chorus, Recorder Club, and I play keyboards in a Rock'n'Roll band for fun!
Favorite Quotes:
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." - Willy Wonka
Interests:
Music ;)
Employment History:
Jan '04 - June '04 - Maternity Substitute Music Teacher - Dunkirk City School District in Dunkirk, NY Aug '04 - June '06 - Music Teacher - Charter School for Applied Technologies in Kenmore, NY Aug '06 - present - Music Teacher - Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary School in Front Royal, VA
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach music because that's what I was born to do. My students and I inspire each other to maintain a fun and creative learning environment. I strive to constantly bring new improvements to my music program. I wish to instill a life-long love for making music and music appreciation in my students.
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 88 %
     Hispanic: 4 %
     African American: 6 %
     Asian: 2 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 44 %
Average number of students in class:: 23 students
Number of students I teach:: 560 students