Professional certification: my long road to certification.I began investigating the possibility of National Certification national certification Lab medicine A voluntary form of regulation that affirms that a person has the knowledge and skill to perform essential tasks in a given field, in the lab or in nursing; NC is granted by nongovernmental agencies or associations with in 1990, but due to a family situation, it was put on hold. Because I did not attain a college degree, I understood that the Certification process would require a different path. Through the years, I have taught piano; worked in various music organizations; entered students in countless festivals, recitals and adjudicated events; attended numerous workshops; and kept up to date with technology. I took several correspondence courses and was able to complete a music course at a local university. I also took piano lessons from a master teacher who required intense practicing from me. Through almost seven years of lessons I gained an amazing repertoire of good piano literature from the four periods of music history. I decided to pursue the Certification process seriously in late 2004. By this time I had already passed age 60. I ordered the Certification packet and began the process of fulfilling the requirements. Having taught for many years gave me an edge on many aspects of Certification. Obviously, I had the teaching experience. Now, could I meet the requirements in performance/theory/pedagogy/music history? It seemed somewhat overwhelming at first. Because I had been fortunate enough to learn an amazing amount of repertoire at the piano, I was able to satisfy that requirement by having a college-level teacher attest to my knowledge of diverse repertoire. I ordered the books suggested in the Certification Packet and studied them diligently. I bought theory books and self-tested over and over. I located websites on the Internet and utilized the knowledge I discovered there. The day I took the tests, I was a nervous wreck nervous wreck n (col): to be a nervous wreck → estar de los nervios nervous wreck n to be a nervous wreck → être une boule de nerfs . Could I pass all three proficiencies at once? Had I adequately studied? Amazingly, I passed them all. All that was left was to take a comprehensive test or do the portfolios. I chose the portfolio option because I wanted a detailed record of my accomplishments as a musician. Compiling data for the portfolio was a huge amount of work, and I was required to submit two copies of it. For eight weeks I waited to hear. A letter arrived informing me that the portfolios had failed. Of course, it was disappointing, but I diligently studied the examiners' reasons for not giving the portfolios a passing grade. They gave very good reasons. I made the necessary corrections and re-submitted two complete copies of the portfolio. Again, I waited for eight weeks. My husband brought in the mail one morning and I saw a white envelope with my name on it and "NCTM NCTM National Council of Teachers of Mathematics NCTM Nationally Certified Teacher of Music NCTM North Carolina Transportation Museum NCTM National Capital Trolley Museum NCTM Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage " after my name. I was certified! I have always stressed goals to my students. It was important for them to know that their teacher was willing to set the example. Certification is a worthy goal. Certification Events in Toronto MTNA's Professional Certification Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure that he/she is qualified to perform a job or task. Program has a lot planned for the Collaborative Conference. Whether you are already certified, in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of the certification process or are interested in learning more about the program, you'll want to check out some of the Certification events in Toronto. Certification Reception Saturday, March 24 5:00-6:00 P.M. Sheraton Centre Churchill Room Come Collaborate With Certified Colleagues in Canada! MTNA MTNA Music Teachers National Association MTNA Middle Tennessee Nursery Association (McMinnville, Tennessee) Nationally Certified teachers are invited to collaborate with NCTM colleagues at a Certification Reception hosted by Hal Leonard. Relax, socialize so·cial·ize v. so·cial·ized, so·cial·iz·ing, so·cial·iz·es v.tr. 1. To place under government or group ownership or control. 2. To make fit for companionship with others; make sociable. and enjoy refreshments. The Sotto Voce sot·to vo·ce adv. & adj. 1. In soft tones, so as not to be overheard; in an undertone: "There were aspersions cast, sotto voce, but knees quickly folded into curtsies when introductions were in Trio--a collaboration of Sylvia Coats, national certification chair, piano; Dorothy Crum, soprano; and Jean Lansing, saxophone--will provide entertainment. This event is by invitation only. Presiding: Debra Hadfield, NCTM, NCC NCC See National Clearing Corporation (NCC). South Central Division; Karen Taddie, NCTM, NCC Eastern Division Certification Open Meeting Monday, March 26 2:15-3:15 P.M. Sheraton Centre York Room Hear about the new program to certify collegiate students by the time they graduate. The topic will be of special interest to pedagogy professors and students. Get tips for applying for certification and mentoring candidates from the National Certification Commissioners. Presiding: Sylvia Coats, NCTM, National Certification Chair Presenters: Ken Williams There are various persons named Ken Williams, which include:
Certification Closed Meeting Saturday, March 24 10:30-11:30 A.M. Sheraton Centre York Room "YOU'RE WORTH IT!" The value of state certification chairs is immense to the MTNA Professional Certification program. We invite the state chairs to an informational and idea sharing session as we look at the results of a survey of state programs that provide financial and promotional support to the MTNA Professional Certification program. This is an opportunity to give voice to the issues that concern state chairs and take home ideas to implement in each state. Presiding: Lucinda Lear, NCTM, NCC West Central Division; Diana Pettit, NCTM, NCC Southern Division Certification Booth Visit the MTNA Certification booth for information and answers to your questions. Northwest Division Two of North America's major professional sports leagues contain a Northwest Division.
[1] [2] , NCTM, will assist you. Certification Examinations Friday, March 23 8:45 A.M.-12:15 P.M. Sheraton Centre Gingersnap gin·ger·snap n. A flat brittle cookie spiced with ginger and sweetened with molasses. Noun 1. gingersnap - a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger ginger nut, ginger snap, snap Room Sunday, March 25 8:45 A.M.-12:15 P.M. Sheraton Centre Gingersnap Room Presiding: Elaine Dyches, NCTM, NCC Southwest Division; Karen Taddie, NCTM, NCC Eastern Division Newly Certified MTNA is proud to acknowledge the following newly certified music teachers: (As of December 1, 2006)
Canada Dale J. Wheeler, Red Deer, Alberta, Piano
California: Melanie McBeth, Murrieta, Piano, Cello
Florida: Janet A. Linley-Warner, Sanibel, Piano
Georgia: Ashley B. Craig, Ball Ground, Piano
Kansas: Jill Gray Slayden, Derby, Piano
Massachusetts: Camille Buddecke, Marlborough, Piano
Michigan: Diana Kurin, Sanford, Piano
Ohio: Earlee Anne Harris, Hicksville, Piano
South Carolina: Nancy Warren Sowell, Pawleys Island,
Piano
Texas: Dorothy L. Kirkpatrick, Houston, Piano
Anna L. Kurtz, Waco, Piano
N. Seth Nelson, San Antonio, Piano
Kristin K. Yost, Frisco, Piano
Utah: Marie A Harris, Sandy, Piano
Washington: Bev L. Hulit, Snohomish, Piano
Wisconsin: Kendra S. Betz, Pewaukee, Piano
Emily Suzanne Robida, Appleton, Piano
Wyoming: Eric W. Unruh, Casper, Piano
by Pat McDonald Pat McDonald Born "Patricia Ethell McDonald" (1 August, 1922–10 March, 1990) was an Australian actress best known for two long-running soap opera roles. She was the daughter of one of Australia's most prominent radio engineers, Arthur McDonald She played comical gossip , NCTM Pat McDonald NCTM, has taught piano for more than 20 years and has been a church pianist for more than 25 years. member of Texas MTA (1) (Message Transfer Agent or Mail Transfer Agent) The store and forward part of a messaging system. See messaging system. (2) See M Technology Association. 1. (messaging) MTA - Message Transfer Agent. and the National Guild of Piano Teachers, she has studied with Elizabeth Morgan Latham and Isabel Scionti. |
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