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 Kimberly Marsden has added to their wishlist Aug 10, 2018
Ms. Kimberly Marsden
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American International School of Utah
Class Information:
Room Number: Any room
Students per Class: All of AISU Elementary
Class Description:
Music and Movement/Music Basics for K-3; Rhythm/Ukulele/Keyboard/Singing/MusicWriting for 4th grade; Keyboard/Bandfor 5th grade with Mr. Mansfield.
Position:
Music Teacher
Needs:
12 electronic tablets with software for music composing, ear training, etc.
My Philosophy:
Young people are already expert learners. Teachers can provide a good example, a safe and inspiring environment, tools, challenges, and experiences. Then watch young humans blossom and succeed.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I started learning piano and violin at a young age. I realized by my teens that music playing and teaching would be my career. I have taught various ages and groups, privately and in schools, for many years. So many recitals, big performances, rehearsals, songs, games, and trips that have created the most wonderful memories! Each year is a new adventure and a chance to be a better teacher and learner!
College and Degrees:
• Bachelor of Music, University of Utah • Master of Music, Wichita State University
Activities:
Walking the dog, gardening (or killing plants), going to concerts, reading books, hosting international students in my home, being a general busy body (trying to help people).
Favorite Books:
To Kill a Mockingbird; Where the Red Fern Grows; The 5,000 Year Leap; religious books; The Princess Bride; Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers!
Favorite Quotes:
• "Sometimes when you lose you really win . . . like when you're playing musical electric chairs." - Stephen Wright • "It is better to lean into the stiff wind of opportunity than to hunker down and do nothing." - Gordon B. Hinckley • " . . . the eyes of my understanding were opened . . . "
Interests:
Figuring out how to be the best teacher I can be, movies about awesome people from the past, history in general, playing piano, composing music.
Employment History:
• High school, middle school, and elementary teacher at AISU! • Freelance arranger, composer, pianist • Private music instructor • Pianist at Desert Star Playhouse (for about 3 months 25 years ago) • Office jobs -- at a furniture rental place, at a music store, at an engineering design firm • Mom to some fabulous daughters!
Why Do I Teach?:
The deep desire and commitment to provide young people with the resources and experiences necessary to become caring and giving adults. Also - because music is incredibly fun!