Curriculum Vitae

Sonya Cohen
1027 North 4th St. Unit C Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: (267) 240-1556 Email: SonyaRae25@gmail.com

EDUCATION
MAT Music Education, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA. 2014. BFA Musical Theater, The New School, New York, NY. 2008. AA Musical Theater, The American Musical & Dramatic Adacemy, New York, NY. 2006.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Voice & Piano Teacher Music Nation Academy (March 2013 - Present) Doylestown, PA Tailor lesson plans to accommodate various types of learners and age groups. Prepare students for auditions/competitions. Responsible for the creation and institution of an applied major voice and piano studio. Teach various group classes (music theory/ear training, music performance) Director of summer musical theater program. Pianist/Organist & Choir Director St. James Episcopal Church (June 2013 - Present) Bristol, PA Play for Sunday worship and special holiday services throughout the year. Rehearse and conduct church choir for special services. Musical Director Philadelphia School of Dance Arts (September 2011 - January 2013)

Philadelphia, PA Managed a class of 20 students, ages 6-14. Increased student enrollment throughout school year. Organized curriculum for entire Musical Theater summer program. Wrote and directed two original 1 hour musicals (performances toured regionally) Employed various classroom management techniques to suit a variety of students, including those with special needs.

STUDENT TEACHING
Cheltenham Elementary School (General Music) - Fall 2013 Semester Cheltenham, PA Cooperating Teacher, Michelle Przybylowski Taught and directed all grade levels (K-4) for performance of Music in Our Schools Month songs. Developed and implemented motivating daily lesson plans in accordance with the National Standards for Music Education. Modied instruction to accommodate gifted, ELL, and special needs students. Utilized SMARTboard and other classroom technology to enhance lessons. Participated in professional development activities and attend weekly faculty meetings. Harriton High School (Choral) - Spring 2014 Semester Lower Merion, PA Cooperating Teacher, Jason Bizich Placed in full command of Freshman Chorus (including running rehearsals and conducting the Spring Concert.) Implemented various ear training exercises to improve student s musicianship skills. Create formative and summative assessment opportunities to encourage individual and ensemble growth. Develop and execute eective lessons for Concert Choir, Select Choir, and AP Music Theory classes.

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES
Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream - Ninya Petrova - AFT National US Tour Les Miserables - Eponine - Ivoryton Playhouse, CT The Wizard of Oz - Dorothy - Ivoryton Playhouse, CT

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic Excellence Scholarship - The University of the Arts, PA (2011) Friends of Morgan Music Scholarship - Morgan High School, Clinton, CT (2004) National Honor Roll (2004)

REFERENCES
Michelle Przybylowski - (215) 837-5160 Jason Bizich - (484) 686-8142 Elizabeth Sokolowski - (610) 420-6395 Debbie Wolf - (215) 266-2285