Deb Cavanaugh

473 S. Pearl St.Albany, NY 12202

(518) 463-7103 music_and@hotmail.com

Objective

Utilize my varied experience, information, and perspectives in performing for and
teaching young people, teens, and adults.

Experience

2000 Greenville Elementary School - Greenville, NY

Arts in Education independent contractor

* Developed and performed concert for 4th graders.

* Developed and taught a 2-day workshop about slavery, the Civil War, and
westward expansion , which included a songwriting component, for five 4th
grade classes.

2000 Albany Girl's Club - Albany, NY

Independent Contractor/Teacher

* Developed and taught music and songwriting afterschool program for 6th graders.

2000 - present First Century Publishers - Delmar, NY

Music Arranger/Transposer

* Arranged and transposed music for songbooks.

1997 - 2002 Bethlehem Preschool - Glenmont, NY

Creative Movement Teacher

* Developed program and taught creative movement classes for infants
through kindergarten.

* Tracked the development of students.

* Complimented the classroom curriculum, when possible.

1996 - 1998 Tri-Village Nursery - Delmar, NY

Music Teacher

* Taught songs and simple dances to 3-5 year olds in a nursery school setting.

1992 Troy Public Library - Troy, NY

Grant Recipient

* Used grant money to develop and conduct a songwriting workshop for
teens.

* Hosted a performance by the students of their original pieces.

1984 - 1996 The Free School - Albany, NY

Co-director/Teacher

* Taught Social Studies, Music, Science, and Arts & Crafts in preschool
through 8th grade.

* Developed and implemented curriculum, alone and with other teachers.

1976 - present Home Studio & travel lessons - Albany, NY

Private and group lessons

* Developed and taught a series of workshops and private lessons designed
to build confidence and skills.

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