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Matthew T. Elliott
34-04 46th St. Astoria, NY
646-279-1683

moppaelliott@hotmail.com


Education:
Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH
BA December 2002
Major: Biology    GPA: 3.64
Related Coursework: Anatomy and Physiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Invertebrate Structure and Evolution, Vertebrate Structure and Evolution, Classical Genetics, Genes and Genetic Engineering, Organic Chemistry

Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, OH
BM December 2002
Major: Jazz Double Bass Performance    GPA: 3.64
Related Coursework: Introduction to African-American Music, Arranging and Composition, The Avant Garde, Jazz Theory, Music Theory, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Piano, Music History, Principles of Education

Work Experience:

Spring 2003-Present

Teacher, St. Mary’s High School
*    Taught biology during the second semester of the 2002-2003 school year
*    Directed 4 chorus classes and produced both the Christmas and spring choral concerts
*    Instructed 9th and 10th grade students in general musicFall 2002-Spring 2003

Substitute Teacher, Kelly Services
*    Taught a variety of subjects at many private and parochial schools in the Queens/Nassau County area
*    Experienced in biology, math, English, Spanish, history, government, Physical Education, and health

2000-Present   

Instructor/Residential Life Director, Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts, Erie, Pennsylvania
*    Directed and assisted residential life staff in male dormitory
*    Taught classes in music, improvisation, film, art and music history
*    Coached and directed jazz and classical chamber and large ensembles

Summer 2002

Music Therapist, Lucy Idol Center for the Handicapped
*    Provided music therapy for severely handicapped individuals
*    Assisted medical and psychological staff

Additional Skills and Training:
Macintosh and PC literate, Finale, Microsoft Word and Excel, landscaping, food service, art history and appreciation, English, German, and Russian Literature, Spanish Language