Mr. Alex Goodman is an experienced teacher both in the classroom as well as in private instruction. Mr. Goodman has successfully completed Dr. Philip Tacka and Dr. Micheal Houlahan's Kodaly Solfege and Harmonization Program and utilizes the solfege system in his teaching.
Teaching Experience
Elementary General Music Teacher, Fall 2013- Present
Eastern Lancaster County School District, Brecknock Elementary, (Denver, PA)
Blue Ball Elementary, Brecknock Elementary, New Holland Elementary, Garden Spot High School (East Earl, PA)
Penn Manor High School, Millersville, PA
Teaching Experience
Elementary General Music Teacher, Fall 2013- Present
Eastern Lancaster County School District, Brecknock Elementary, (Denver, PA)
- Planned and carried out instruction to Kindergarten thru 6th grade classes - Planned and implemented lessons for autistic support, emotional support, multiple disabilities classes and life skills classes - Used technology to enhance students learning experience – Conducted a 2nd grade, 5th grade and 6th grade choir – Helped develop future scope and sequence of curriculum – Achieved a distinguished and proficient rating on the PVAAS teacher evaluation – Developed classroom management skills as well as differentiation of classroom lessons – Assisted with the high school marching band program as a brass instructor – assisted with the elementary instrumental program by conducting the elementary jazz band
Blue Ball Elementary, Brecknock Elementary, New Holland Elementary, Garden Spot High School (East Earl, PA)
- Planned and instructed elementary general music classes (grades 1, 2 and kindergarten) - Adjusted lesson plans to incorporate goals set forth by PVAAS scores in the district – Demonstrated different elements (Content, Activities, Access, etc.) of differentiation in lessons and activities for all grades - Made use of technology to enhance student lessons and classroom instruction - Planned and instructed instrumental lessons for grades four through six - Planned and implemented elementary band rehearsals - Played every instrument along with students in their lesson - Assisted with orchestra rehearsals and string lessons - Monitored student progress using weekly lesson rubrics - Arranged music for elementary school band – Selected appropriate grade level music for beginner band students - Conducted performances for beginning, intermediate and elementary jazz bands, planned for high school band, guitar lab, music theory and AP theory – conducted the high school band and jazz band
Penn Manor High School, Millersville, PA
- Conduct and rehearse the brass members of the Penn Manor Marching Unit - Attend and take part in judging meetings - Plan and develop a show concept - Plan and execute breathing gym for brass students - Demonstrate proper marching technique and develop student musicianship – Assess student performance by video analysis and providing feedback for students – Attend rehearsals, parades, competitions and other performances
Sample Elementary Classroom Lesson Plan | |
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Sample Lessons for Elementary Instrumental | |
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Sample Elementary Rehearsal Plan | |
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