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    Kai Hashimoto Smith is a music education major at James Madison University who will graduate in May 2019. They have experience facilitating music education programs for both children and high school students. Their goal is to instill a lifelong love of learning and curiosity in students to help prepare them for an ever-changing world.

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    Kai Hashimoto Smith is a music education major at James Madison University who will graduate in May 2019. They have experience facilitating music education programs for both children and high school students. Their goal is to instill a lifelong love of learning and curiosity in students to help prepare them for an ever-changing world.

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    Kai Hashimoto Smith is a music education major at James Madison University who will graduate in May 2019. They have experience facilitating music education programs for both children and high school students. Their goal is to instill a lifelong love of learning and curiosity in students to help prepare them for an ever-changing world.

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    Kai Hashimoto Smith

    Address
    3205 Adams Ct
    Fairfax, VA 22030
    [email protected]
    (571)241-8083
    Introduction
    Ever since I was a kid, I enjoyed helping others and I have always felt a love for music.
    As a freshman in high school, I found out that I could major in Music Education at college and
    I immediately knew that it was what I wanted to do. Not only did it combine two of the most
    meaningful things to me but it also gave me the opportunity to give back to the music
    community that has already given me so much and the chance to affect the local community by
    encouraging life-long learning and curiosity within my students.

    Educational Experience
    In spring semester of my sophomore year, I had the opportunity to help facilitate a
    JMUke event at the Explore More Discovery Museum in downtown Harrisonburg. At this
    event, I helped create an environment where students from ages 3-12 could freely learn to play
    the Ukulele and other auxiliary instruments. Then, the past two seasons, I was hired to work
    with the Harrisonburg High School marching band for the 2017 and 2018 season where I was
    able to lead marching and music rehearsals. From these experiences, I have learned how
    important it is form that connection and trust between the students by being as approachable as
    possible. Without the student’s trust, not only does it make it easier for the student to disengage
    with the content but it also diminishes the teacher’s ability to act as a positive role model.
    Teaching Philosophy
    In a world where our labor force is constantly competing in a global economy and
    where technology is advancing at an exponential rate every year, I believe that it becomes the
    role of the teachers and the education system to make sure that our students can not only thrive
    in that ever-growing environment but also be able to constantly look for ways to innovate and
    be leaders. I think that the ultimate goal for any educational program is to instill life-long
    learning and curiosity within its students. By doing this, the students are beginning to be able to
    think for themselves, and apply their mastery of content knowledge to solve real-world issues.

    Education
    James Madison University
    Degree: Bachelor of Music
    Major: Instrumental Music Education
    Completion date: May, 2019
    Education
    James Madison University
    Degree: Bachelor of Music
    Major: Instrumental Music Education
    Completion date: May, 2019
    Cumulative GPA: 3.513
    Teacher Licensure Area
    • Music Education Instrumental PreK-12

    Employment Experience
    • Music Admission Assistant
    JMU College of Performing and Visual Arts
    February 2017 - current
    Performing general office functions such as scanning, faxing, and copying
    Processing incoming and outgoing mails
    Answering/making phone calls
    Performing various administrative duties

    • Marching Band Instructor


    Harrisonburg High School Marching Band
    August 2017 - November 2018
    Lead full ensemble visual blocks
    Lead low brass sectionals

    Relevant Activities
    University Activities/Honors
    • Member: Marching Royal Dukes (2015-2016)
    • Member: JMU Brass Band (2017-current)
    • Treasurer: JMU Chapter of the International Tuba Euphonium Association (2017-
    current)
    Organized fundraisers for guest artists and conference visits
    • Member: National Association for Music Education

    Volunteer Work
    • JMUke Coordinator (Spring 2017)
    • Mountain View Elementary After-school Ukulele Club (Fall 2017)
    Special Skills
    Technology Skills
    • Microsoft Programs
    • SmartBoards
    • Web Site making
    • Music Software

    Unique Skills
    • Fluent in Japanese

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