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Professional Summary

Enthusiastic music educator with a current understanding of musical content, learning new technologies, and trends in the community. Dedicated to developing connections by using cross-curricular materials with students to boost engagement and overall learning. Passionate about exposing kids to diverse musical styles, expressions, and advocacy. Seeking a full-time employment position as a music educator.

SKILLS

· Promotes safe learning environment for students to musically express themselves

· Plans purposeful music lessons

· Boosts student engagement with musical thoughts and ideas

· Individual and ensemble rehearsal instruction

· Organization and time management

· Collaborates well with peers

PROFESIONAL WORK EXPIRENCE

Saint Michael's And All Angel's Episcopal Church. Anniston, AL

Paid Chorister | 09/2018 - Current

· Learns new music every week and performs with the choir.

· Rehearses and performs during Sunday service and church holidays such as Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and Easter.

Self-employed. Jacksonville, AL

Private Music Instructor | 05/2018 - Current

· Offers voice, beginner piano, and general music lessons.

· Fosters inviting and enjoyable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for music and commitment to practicing.

· Instructed students from age 7 to 18 in voice, piano, and general music.

· Builds individual lesson specifically for the students’ needs.

· Plans recitals and programs for students to showcase progress.

· Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success

Saint Michael's And All Angel's Music Academy. Anniston, AL

Music Instructor | 08/2019 – 03/2020

· Offers 30-minute private voice lessons per student.

· Instructs and leads students to work on proper vocal techniques and music reading skills.

Jacksonville State University. Jacksonville, AL

Student Worker/Choral Librarian | 01/2019 - 12/2019

· Organized and restored choral music.

· Aided director in the planning of choir sponsored activities.

· Digitalized a music catalog for all JSU Choir music.

· Spearheaded the process of organizing packing choir music to move back into Mason Hall.

Fort Payne High School. Fort Payne, AL

Co-Percussion Instructor | 07/2015 - 04/2017

· Instructed ensembles with 3 to 28 students.

· Organized rehearsal plans ordered music and uniforms for the ensemble.

· Traveled with students for in state and out-of-state competitions along with other school organized events.

· Collaborated with administration, parents, and students to schedule rehearsals, performances, and other ensemble needs.

· Worked together with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.

Fort Payne Church of God. Fort Payne, AL

Children's Handbell Instructor and Coordinator | 12/2010 - 12/2016

· Used the Kidsplay color coded handbells: 8 notes.

· Purchased and organized new music and bell placements for each performance.

· Directed rehearsals and performances with the church's children's handbell choir for performances.

· Worked together with church employees and parents to make rehearsal and performance schedules.

TEACHING CERTIFICATE

Class B Teaching Certification in Music Education P-12

EDUCATION

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

May 2021

Bachelor of Arts and Humanities:

Music Education P-12

· Graduated magna cum laude and with Special Honors in Major

· Dean's List: Fall 2018, Spring 2019

· President’s Lists: Fall 2019

· Member of Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity, Collegiate National Association for Music Eduction (cNAfME), and Phi Kappa Phi

-Sigma Alpha Iota Music Chair: Jan 2019-April 2021

Northeast Alabama Community College

Rainsville, AL

May 2017

Associate of Arts: Music

· Graduated magna cum laude.

· Dean's List: Spring 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2017

· President's List: Fall 2016

· Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, Phi Theta Kappa, Concert Choir and Show Choir

-Section leader and dance captain: 2016-2017

Fort Payne High School

Fort Payne, AL

May 2015

Advanced Diploma

INTERNSHIP

Oxford Elementary School

1401 Caffey Dr, Oxford, AL 36203

Oxford City Schools

Claire Gamble, Principal

Kaitlyn Melton, Cooperating Teacher

Susan McCall, University Supervisor

Oxford High School

1 Yellow Jacket Dr, Oxford, AL

Oxford City Schools

Heath Harmon, Principal

Holly Luke, Cooperating Teacher

Susan McCall, University Supervisor

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

· ACDA National Virtual Conference Attendee (2021)

· AMEA Virtual Conference Attendee (2021)

· ACDA Philadelphia January Jumpstart Virtual Conference Attendee (2021)

· NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Virtual Conference Attendee (2021)

· ACDA Virtual Summer Conference Attendee (2020)

AFFILIATIONS

· Member, Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA), 2019 to current

· Member, National Association for Music Education (NAfME), 2019 to current

· Member, American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA): 2020 to current

· Member, Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity, 2018 to April 2021

· Member, Jacksonville State University A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers, and Civic Chorale, 2017 to 2020.