RESUME
Karen M. Yonkers
(616) 648-3011
karenyonkers62@gmail.com
Education
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Music Education, expected graduation May 2018
GPA 3.82
Hope College, Holland, MI
Music Education student, 1980-1983
GPA 3.8
Wayland High School, Wayland, MI
Diploma June 1980
GPA 3.65
Teaching Experience
Wyoming Jr. High/High School Bands, Student Teacher, March-May 2018
River City Scholars National Heritage Academy, Student Teacher, January-March 2018
Innocademy Zeeland Campus, Band Director, January-June 2017
City High School Bands, Student Aide, September-December 2016
Greenville Middle School, Instrumental teaching assistant, September 2015-March 2016
EduStaff, GRPS, Godfrey-Lee, Sparta, Forest Hills districts March 2011-present
Additional Experience
Piano
First Church of Christian Science, pianist and soloist, 2012-present
East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, Suzuki accompanist, 2016-2017
Greenville Middle School, choral accompanist, September 2015-March 2016
Jenison High School, choral accompanist, September-May 1995
Clarinet
2013-2017: Northview Community Band
2011-2016: Sparta Community Theater Pit Orchestra
2004-2015: Rockford Community Band
1999-2001: Grand Rapids Symphonic Band
1983 Collegiate Honors Band
1979: Kalamazoo Concert Band
1975-present: German Band
Teaching
Marshall Music, Piano Instructor, March 2016-March 2017
Calvin College, Peer Tutoring, February 2012-May 2013
Yonkers Academy Home Education, September 1987- February 2011
-Educated own eleven children K-12
-Tutored other homeschool children
-Organized Musical, Science Fair, Co-op
Private Music Lessons, September 1988-present
Professional Associations
National Association for Music Education
Michigan Music Education Association
Honors and Awards
Calvin College, Dean's List, September 2012-May 2018
Calvin College, Jacobsen Family Scholarship, 2017 and 2018
Calvin College, Music Faculty's Scholarship, 2016, 2017, 2018
Calvin College, Academic Achievement Award, 2013 and 2014
Calvin College, Goguen-Allene Huizenga Music Education Scholarship, 2013
Calvin College, Knollcrest Scholarship, 2012, 2013, 2014
Calvin College, Music Department Applied Music Scholarship, 2012, 2013
Hope College, Music Scholarship 1980
References
Sarah Bowman, Calvin Music Education.............................. (616) 526-6257
Tiffany Engle, Calvin Director of Bands................................(616) 526-6304
Shawn Gurk, Wyoming HS Band director..............................(616) 914-2334
Jane Detweiler, Wyoming HS Band Director..…....................(616) 265-8241
Katie Harkema, NHA River City Scholars Music Teacher......(603) 387-7093
A video introduction for you!
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation from Dr. Phil Hash: Coordinator of Music Education, Illinois University
| karen_yonkers_may_2018.pdf |
Recommendation from Dr. Tiffany Engle: Director of Bands, Calvin College
| recommendation_letter_2_karen_yonkers.pdf |
Recommendation from Mr. Shawn Gurk: Assisstant Director of Bands, Wyoming Public Schools
| karen_yonkers_-_recommendation_letter.pdf |
Recommendation from Mrs. Harkema: K-8 Music at River City Scholars, NHA Grand Rapids
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CERTIFICATIONS BME JQ Endorsement
From the State of Michigan dot gov website: under EDUCATION
Music Education JQ endorsement qualifies individuals to teach:
General Music, Marching Band, Concert Band, Orchestra,
Choral Music, Strings, Music Theory, Keyboards, Jazz
ensemble, Wind ensemble and Choir
I have passed the Michigan Teachers Test for Certification in Music.
| mttc_results.pdf |
| yonkers_teacher_cert_2018.pdf |
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS
I also hold a current CPR certification for adults, infants, and children.
I also hold a current CPR certification for adults, infants, and children.
EVALUATIONS
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TRANSCRIPT
| yonkers_official_transcript_2018.pdf |