Daniel Beder teacher, conductor, cellist

CERTIFICATIONS

Illinois, Professional Educator License: Music (K-12) and Mathematics (9-12)
Virginia, Postgraduate Professional License: Music: Instrumental PreK-12; Mathematics
Wisconsin, Type 74 Certificate: 506 Instrumental Music (K-12)

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Masters of Music in Orchestral Conducting, May 2013
Masters of Music Education, May 2013
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Teacher Certification, July 2007
Oberlin College
Bachelor of Arts, January 2005
Majors: Music History and Theory; Applied Mathematics

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Orchestra Teacher, St. Charles East High School, Illinois, August 2017–present
Direct five high school orchestras
Advisor, Tri-M Music Honor Society
Organize educational field trips, including to Germany, Austria, and Czech Republic (Spring 2019)
Performed with STCE Chamber Orchestra at the 2018 Illinois Music Education Conference

Orchestra Teacher, Loudoun County Public Schools, Virginia, August 2013–2017
Direct three high school orchestras
Teach beginning strings (violin, viola, cello, bass) to middle school students
Prepare individual students for solo and ensemble festivals
Prepare high school orchestras for District Orchestra Assessment (received all Superior or Excellent ratings)
Organize educational field trips, including to Baltimore and New York City

Teaching Assistant, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, September 2011–May 2013
Taught beginning strings (violin, viola, cello, bass) to music education students
Supervised music education students in their student teaching placements
Managed and served as cover conductor for University of Illinois Philharmonia Orchestra

Substitute Teacher, Badger High School, Lake Geneva, WI, November 2010–January 2011
Directed three orchestras ranging from grades 9–12 in preparation for winter festival concert
Prepared individual students for solo and ensemble festival
Taught music theory and music history survey course
Taught class piano for grades 9–12

Substitute Teacher, Deer Path Middle School, Lake Forest, IL, August–October 2010
Taught orchestra classes for grades 5–8
Worked with small groups of string players on technique and musicianship

Teacher, Gregory Middle School, Naperville, IL, August 2007–June 2010
Designed assessments and chose curriculum materials
Taught orchestra classes for grades 6–8
Recruited elementary school students for string program
Coordinated yearly music department fundraising effort
Worked with small groups of string players on technique and musicianship
Coached chamber music ensembles in preparation for recitals and competitions
Organized guest recitals and field trips to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Private teacher, Naperville, IL, 2007–2011
Taught private cello lessons to middle and high school students
Taught ear-training, sight-reading, and musicianship
Prepared students for solo competitions and auditions