Abigail Pixley
Woonsocket,RI
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Band, Orchestra, and Theory Teacher
Concord Carlisle Regional High School
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Directed 9th-12th grade Repertory Band, 9th-12th grade Concert Band, and 9th-12th grade Orchestra.
- Founded Music Theory Club.
- Conducted Gold Medal performance for Symphonic Band at 2023 MICCA Festival.
- Led individual ensemble and combined ensemble rehearsals during and outside school hours.
- Facilitated sectionals for all ensembles.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Led rehearsals for musical theatre pit orchestra.
Elementary General Music Teacher
Willard Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Familiarized K-5 students with basic concepts of music such as notes, rhythms, pulse, and composition.
- Mentored students of high cognitive and behavioral needs with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
- Composed 2nd grade unit based off Kodaly learning theory.
- Designed Google Slides, worksheets, and other visual aids for students to assist with learning.
Youth Camp Counselor and Music Leader
Lamoka Baptist Camp
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Led as Music Teacher and Choir Leader during specific music weeks.
- Facilitated rehearsals for choir, band, strings, hand bells, and dance.
- Led workshops on ukulele, and mini-classes on music theory.
- Monitored 200+ camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior, per week.
Music Teacher, Choral Director
Church Missions
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Directed youth and adult choir.
- Led classes in general music and world music in-person and via Zoom.
- Volunteered with family-owned ministry to assist families and students in Brazil.
- Experienced Brazil's unique culture of music.
Elementary Music Teacher
Appleby Elementary School
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Facilitated general music classes for K-6th grade students.
- Led rehearsals for 4th-6th grade choir.
- Led rehearsals for 3rd-6th grade band.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Gordon College
Wenham, MA05.2023
Associate of Arts - LAS: Teacher Transfer Education-Adolescent Educ.
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY05.2019
Skills
- MMEA All-State Collegiate Ambassador: 2020, 2023
- NAFME Board Outreach and Advocacy Team Leader: 2020-2021
- NAFME Board Secretary: 2021-2022
- Conducted Gold Winning MICCA Performance for Symphonic Band
- Performances with Gordon College College Choir: 2020-2022
- Performances with Gordon College Symphonic Band: 2021-2022
- Performance with Concord Carlisle Symphonic Band at MICCA Gold Medal Showcase at Groton Hill Music Center
- Conducted Gordon College Combined Choirs
- Music direction in Worcester County for 9-12 bands and choirs
Certification
- Licensed Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General, All Levels, Emergency - September 30th, 2023
- Licensed Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General, All Levels, Provisional - Pending
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Elementary General Music Teacher
Willard Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
High School Band, Orchestra, and Theory Teacher
Concord Carlisle Regional High School
10.2022 - 05.2023
Youth Camp Counselor and Music Leader
Lamoka Baptist Camp
05.2019 - 08.2022
Elementary Music Teacher
Appleby Elementary School
09.2018 - 04.2019
Music Teacher, Choral Director
Church Missions
06.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Gordon College
Associate of Arts - LAS: Teacher Transfer Education-Adolescent Educ.
Tompkins Cortland Community College
- Licensed Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General, All Levels, Emergency - September 30th, 2023
- Licensed Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General, All Levels, Provisional - Pending
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