Adrienne Wiggins
Florence,AL
Summary
Education professional with strong commitment to facilitating student growth and academic success. Proven ability to maintain classroom order while delivering comprehensive lesson plans. Valued for collaborative approach and reliability, adapting seamlessly to ever-changing classroom dynamics.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Staffing
12.2022 - Current
- Adapted instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Developed rapport with students, enhancing their motivation and academic success.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Implemented lesson plans to maintain classroom continuity and student engagement.
Paid Music Therapy Research Assistant
The University of Alabama
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Cevasco-Trotter, A.M., Draper, E.A., Hooper, A., & Kerch, C. Improving Preschoolers’ Executive Functioning and Behavior through Music Therapy Programming. $46,571 research grant awarded by the Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood. Used SCRIBE to label instructional activities and assisted in logistical tasks
Early Childhood Music Teacher, PreK Music Partnership
The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa City Schools
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided music experiences for children in public school PreK classes.
General Music Teacher, PreK-6
The University of North Alabama, Kilby Laboratory School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Taught PreK-6 general music classes, recorder, beginning band, and beginning ukulele. Conducted upper elementary chorus/show choir.
General/Choral Music Teacher, 5-6
Hibbett Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Taught fifth grade general music classes, sixth grade mixed chorus, show choir, and Orff ensemble.
Music Instructor, Adventures in Music Camp
Samford University Academy of the Arts
- 01.2015
- Taught music theory and Orff-based music classes for elementary and middle school students.
General Music Teacher PreK-5
Richmond County Schools
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Taught PreK-5 general music classes, upper elementary school choirs in multiple schools. Served as county liaison to NCSDE for implementation of new state standards for arts education. Coordinated and lead professional development sessions for district music teachers.
General Music Teacher PreK-5
Scotland County Schools
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Taught PreK-5 general music classes and upper elementary school choir.
Beginning Band Director/Recorder Teacher
Hartford Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Taught beginning band and recorder to fourth through eighth grade students at two schools.
Education
Master of Arts - Technical Writing Track
The University of North Alabama
Florence, Alabama05-2027
Doctor of Education - Secondary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Music Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama05-2023
Master of Music Education - undefined
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama05-2003
Bachelor of Music - Church Music
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama05-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Differentiated instruction
- Safety awareness
- Instructional technology
- Compliance
Certification
- State of Alabama (valid through 06/30/2028)
- State of North Carolina (expired 2016)
- State of Connecticut (expired 2005)
AWARDS
Outstanding Graduate Student (Choral), The University of Alabama (2022), Graduate Teaching Assistantship, The University of Alabama (2018-2022), Graduate Assistantship, Samford University (2000-2001)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MUSIC EDUCATION
- Orff Level II, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, Summer 2019
- Orff Level I, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, Summer 2012
- Music Learning Theory, The University of Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Fall 2002
PRESENTATIONS
Rural Music Education Research: A Review of Literature. Research poster presented at the Alabama Music Educators Winter Conference. (January 2021)
UNIVERSITY TEACHING
- The University of North Alabama, 2023, 2024
- Methods and Materials for Music Education; Guest Lecturer
- The University of Alabama, 2018-2022
- Teaching Music in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom; Instructor
- Basic Skills in Music; Instructor
- Vocal Methods; Instructor
- Elementary School Music Program; Graduate Teaching Assistant (Dr. Bannerman)
- University Chorus; Graduate Assistant Conductor and Section Leader (Dr. Myers)
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, 2005, 2011-2012
- Music for Elementary School Teachers; Instructor
- Music Appreciation; Instructor
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Rural music education
- Policy issues in music education
- Sociocultural issues in music education
VOCAL PERFORMANCE
- Adult Ensemble member for “Tuck Everlasting,” The Gingerbread Players, Florence, AL, Fall 2022
- University Chorus, The University of Alabama, 2020-2022
- University Singers, The University of Alabama, 2020-2021
- Treble Chorus, The University of Alabama, 2018-2020
- A Cappella Choir, Samford University, 1999-2001
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Staffing
12.2022 - Current
Paid Music Therapy Research Assistant
The University of Alabama
01.2021 - 01.2022
Early Childhood Music Teacher, PreK Music Partnership
The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa City Schools
01.2018 - 01.2020
General Music Teacher, PreK-6
The University of North Alabama, Kilby Laboratory School
01.2016 - 01.2018
General/Choral Music Teacher, 5-6
Hibbett Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2016
General Music Teacher PreK-5
Richmond County Schools
01.2005 - 01.2014
General Music Teacher PreK-5
Scotland County Schools
01.2003 - 01.2004
Beginning Band Director/Recorder Teacher
Hartford Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2003
Music Instructor, Adventures in Music Camp
Samford University Academy of the Arts
- 01.2015
Doctor of Education - Secondary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Music Education
The University of Alabama
Master of Music Education - undefined
Samford University
Bachelor of Music - Church Music
Samford University
Master of Arts - Technical Writing Track
The University of North Alabama