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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, MA
05.2023

Associate of Arts - LAS: Teacher Transfer Education-Adolescent Educ.

Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY
05.2019

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

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