Abby Towe
Mount Holly,NC
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Band and Choral Teacher
Maiden Middle School
Maiden, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Server
The Greystone Inn
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, US
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Music Director
New Covenant Church
Mount Holly, North Carolina, US
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
- Coordinated, planned and led practices for musical components of church services.
- Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
Server/Hostess
J.R. Cash's Grill and Bar
Mount Holly, North Carolina, US
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
Server
Rivers Edge
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Lifeguard
Carowinds
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
Education
BS-Education - Music Education
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina12.2024
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina12.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Stuart W. Cramer High School
Belmont, North Carolina06.2020
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Growth mindset
- Behavior management
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Band and Choral Teacher
Maiden Middle School
01.2025 - Current
Server
The Greystone Inn
05.2024 - 08.2024
Music Director
New Covenant Church
05.2022 - 04.2024
Server
Rivers Edge
05.2022 - 08.2022
Server/Hostess
J.R. Cash's Grill and Bar
11.2019 - 08.2023
Lifeguard
Carowinds
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Western Carolina University
High School Diploma - undefined
Stuart W. Cramer High School
BS-Education - Music Education
Western Carolina University