Alicia Dickinson
Santa Fe,New Mexico
Summary
Seeking a position that utilizes all of my teaching experience I have had many years of experience mentoring young educators in classroom settings
Experienced Educator, Vocal and Learning Instrumental Music Specialist and Instructional Coach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Choral Director, Piano Lab Instructor and Instructional Coach
Capital High School
Santa Fe, New Mexico
07.2020 - Current
- Rebuilt choir program post pandemic growing from one 11 member choir to two choirs with 24 members each, one mixed and one treble choir
- Redesigned and created a standards based curriculum for class piano that is focused on making piano accessible for all students
- Taught virtually and hybrid to multiple classes K-8 at Nina Otero Community school during the 2020 -2021 school year
- Maintain budget and procurement of resources across multiple budget lines with different funding sources, extensive fundraising experience
- Work with community partners to provide enhanced opportunities for students - private lessons, audition coaching and performance accompaniment
- Instructional Coaching of newer teachers - worked with middle school and elementary music teachers to answer questions, provide resources, demonstration and team teaching and collaborative performances
- Support individual student goals as part of the IEP team, life skills and English Language Development using SIOP techniques
- WAVE team sponsor - encouraging community wellness and gun violence prevention for our school community
Elementary Music Teacher and Team Leader
South and Goodman Elementary Schools
Neosho, Mo
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Taught general music to kindergarten - fourth grade students at two elementary schools, South and Goodman
- Developed a curriculum based on the national standards for music education with a focus on Orff methodology
- Directed grade level musicals and performances that demonstrated vocal and instrumental skills developed in music class
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to incorporate musical activities into other special events for the schools such as Grandparents Day, PBIS assemblies and parent nights
Music Teacher
Premier Charter School
St. Louis, MO
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught general music to students in third through fifth grade using curriculum based on the national standards for music education and incorporating singing, playing instruments, movement, music history and theory
- Directed grade level performances that demonstrated student learning through singing and playing instruments
- Team taught middle school choir and developed curriculum units in music theory and sight singing
- Directed an after school choir for fourth and fifth grade students that performed at school and community functions
- Enhanced middle school guitar curriculum by adding units on music theory and composition
- Directed and arranged music for middle school drumline that performed at school and community events
Performing Arts Lead Teacher
Ebinger Elementary School Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 06.2013
- Developed and implemented a rich music education curriculum for students in kindergarten through eighth grade based on the National Standards for Music Education
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to plan and present arts integrated units of study on a wide variety of topics such as weather patterns and the civil rights movement
- Incorporated units of study in drama and dance to give students a well-rounded performing arts education
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to differentiate learning for students at all levels, including those with special needs in the regular education classroom
- Directed an after school choir that performed at school and community functions
- Team taught ballroom dance to fifth grade students with an emphasis on character education
- Directed and choreographed yearly seventh grade plays and musicals
- Developed a world music curriculum for middle school students and received grants to purchase traditional instruments for hands on learning
- Arranged and directed three original concerts each year for students to demonstrate their singing and instrument playing skills
- Created Listening Lab curriculum to enhance students' listening skills and incorporate writing and critical thinking
- Continued my education by taking Kodaly level I and Orff level I and II courses to learn new techniques to enhance student learning
Education
Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies - Content Area Literacy with TESOL Certification
12.2020
Masters of Educational Leadership - Arts Administration Focus
12.2018
Bachelors of Music Education -
05.2003
Skills
- Vocal and instrumental music educator
- Community Builder
- Curriculum Development
- Standards Based Teaching
- Learning Specialist
- Urban and rural public schools background
- Mentoring new teachers
- Presenting Professional Development Sessions
- Grant Writing and Budgeting
- Advisor
- RTI Interventionist K - 2
- ELD Student Support using the SIOP model
- Engaging lesson planning
- Adept classroom manager
- Arts integration specialist
- World music enthusiast
Accomplishments
- Vocal and Instrumental Instructional Coach
- Choir PLC Team leader
References
- Jaime Holladay, Principal, Capital High School, (505) 231 - 8831, jholladay@sfps.k12.nm.us
- Caiti Lord, Colleague and Mentee, Nina Otero Community School, (845) 480 - 1529, Caitilord@gmail.com
- Lee Woodward, Principal, South Elementary School, (417) 850 - 1418, woodwardlee@neoshosd.org
- Marilyn LeBoy, Retired Principal, Ebinger Elementary School, (847) 256 - 0584, mleboy@yahoo.com
Certification
NM training
Additional Information
I currently teach freshman seminar to assist student success to stay in school
Timeline
Choral Director, Piano Lab Instructor and Instructional Coach - Capital High School
07.2020 - Current
Elementary Music Teacher and Team Leader - South and Goodman Elementary Schools
08.2014 - 05.2020
Music Teacher - Premier Charter School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Performing Arts Lead Teacher - Ebinger Elementary School Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster
08.2005 - 06.2013
Missouri State University - Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies, Content Area Literacy with TESOL Certification
Arkansas State University - Masters of Educational Leadership, Arts Administration Focus
University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory of Music - Bachelors of Music Education,