Alison Fischer
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a rich background at Matthew Road Baptist Church, showcasing expertise in musical proficiency and team oversight. Encouraged congregational engagement and volunteer participation. Skilled in pedagogical methods and administrative leadership, consistently fostering community and professional growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Worship
Matthew Road Baptist Church
03.2022 - Current
- Evaluated worship service effectiveness regularly, making adjustments as needed to better serve the congregation's needs.
- Increased congregational participation through regular communication and engagement initiatives.
- Continually pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in worship leadership.
- Maintained ongoing communication with church staff and volunteers through regular meetings, email updates, social media posts.
- Coordinated special events and seasonal programs to engage the congregation and reach the community.
- Collaborated with pastors to develop worship sets related to sermon series themes, resulting in cohesive and impactful messages.
- Developed a strong volunteer team by providing effective training, support, and encouragement.
- Developed original songs or arrangements tailored specifically for the congregation''s unique culture and preferences.
- Managed budgets for worship department, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams, continually encouraging, equipping, and empowering volunteersholding them accountable for facilitating worship
- Established a mentoring program for young musicians, nurturing their talents for future leadership roles.
Interim Director of Music
Matthew Road Baptist Church
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Continued to support the worship culture established by the pastor.
- Developed skills with worship team members to strengthen musical leadership.
- Collaborated with pastor to ensure cohesive worship service experience.
Piano Teacher
Self
01.2011 - 06.2023
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Developed personalized curriculum for each student to cater to their unique learning styles and needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on technique, expression, posture, rhythm-reading skills as well as music theory during weekly private lessons.
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
- Collaborated with other music teachers to design interdisciplinary projects that enhanced overall musical understanding.
- Attended workshops, conferences, and participating in professional development opportunities.
- Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
American Sign Language Interpreter
Self
01.2000 - 02.2011
- Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and various hearing professionals in legal, medical, educational, and religious settings.
- Maximized efficiency of service delivery by coordinating with other interpreters on scheduling assignments and managing workload distribution.
- Contributed to increased accessibility by interpreting public events, workshops, and conferences for diverse audiences.
- Contributed to a more inclusive society by advocating for the rights of deaf individuals and promoting awareness about the importance of accessible communication.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
American Sign Language Interpreter
Self
09.1989 - 03.2011
- Provided American Sign Language interpretation for students and faculty at Eastern New Mexico State University-Roswell.
- Provided American Sign Language interpretation for students K-12 in the Las Cruces Public School system.
- Collaborated with other interpreters to ensure seamless transitions during team interpreting assignments, ensuring effective communication at all times.
- Increased awareness of deaf culture and ASL within the local community by participating in outreach programs and educational workshops.
- Identified barriers and assisted in resolving communication problems between deaf and hard-of-hearing employees and managers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMMaster of Music in Worship Leadership - Music
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX05.2026
Skills
- Musical proficiency, several instruments
- Team Oversight
- Administrative Leadership
- Program Planning
- Pedagogical Knowledge
- Adaptable Teaching Methods
- Excellent Communication
- Lesson Plan Development
- Music Theory Instruction
Timeline
Director of Worship
Matthew Road Baptist Church
03.2022 - Current
Interim Director of Music
Matthew Road Baptist Church
03.2021 - 03.2022
Piano Teacher
Self
01.2011 - 06.2023
American Sign Language Interpreter
Self
01.2000 - 02.2011
American Sign Language Interpreter
Self
09.1989 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New Mexico State University
Master of Music in Worship Leadership - Music
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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