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Allison Beckley

Carlstadt,USA

Summary

Enthusiastic and dedicated Music Educator committed to fostering a lifelong love of music through engaging, game-based learning that supports the success of all students. Experienced in teaching music theory, history, technique, and performance while developing ensembles that highlight student growth and collaboration. Passionate about creating inclusive, dynamic learning experiences that inspire every learner.


Certified in New Jersey to teach K-12 music and K-6 general education.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

General Music Teacher, Choir Director

Emerson School District
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Provided general music instruction to Pre-K through 4th grade students including ukulele and recorder performance, world music, music history, and music technology
  • Differentiated instruction to meet varied student abilities in multi-level environments
  • Created and recruited students for extracurricular 4th grade chorus
  • Organized and recruited students for extracurricular 5th/6th grade choral program
  • Co-directed and music directed the spring musical
  • Organized, prepared, and lead students in winter and spring concerts, multi-cultural heritage day performance, and grade-level performances.

General Music Teacher, Choir Director, and Director of Bands

Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2023
  • Team leader of the Related Arts Department
  • Provided general music instruction to Pre-K through 4th grade students including ukulele, piano, and recorder performance, world music, music history, music technology, as well as gifted and talented music
  • Differentiated instruction to meet varied student abilities in multi-level environments
  • Organized and recruited students for extracurricular 4th grade band program
  • Organized, prepared, and lead students in winter and spring concerts
  • Awarded tenure August 28, 2023

General Music Teacher, Choir Director, and Director of Bands

Eleanor Van Gelder School
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Provided general music instruction to 3rd through 6th grade students including ukulele and recorder performance, music history, music in performing arts, and music technology including coding and GarageBand
  • Differentiated instruction to meet varied student abilities in multi-level environments
  • Organized and recruited students for extra-curricular band and choral programs
  • Produced winter and spring concerts for all 3rd–6th grade students in the music program
  • Organized instrumental lessons and band/choral rehearsals
  • Prepared songs with the 6th grade class for their graduation ceremony

General Music Teacher and Choir Director

Demarest Middle School
09.2008 - 06.2017
  • Provided general music instruction to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students including keyboard performance, music history, music in performing arts, and music technology/GarageBand
  • Differentiated instruction to meet varied student abilities in multi-level environments
  • Organized and recruited students for lunch time choral rehearsals
  • Produced winter and spring concerts for all 5th–8th grade students who volunteered for chorus
  • Assisted band director with instrumental lessons, band rehearsals, and trips
  • Conducted Graduation Band rehearsals and performance at the Graduation Ceremony
  • Volunteered as a mentor for 8th grade students to assist in their term paper writing
  • Co-Directed Drama Club
  • Organized a 'Cabaret Night' and 'Poetry Slam' for Drama Club
  • Organized chorus trips to Six Flags Great Adventure
  • Created a volunteer-based Intermediate String Orchestra
  • Awarded tenure September 6, 2011

Education

Endorsement - Teacher of Students With Disabilities

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
05-2026

Certification - Supervisor

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, New Jersey
08.2023

Master of Education - Instructional Strategies

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
07-2020

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey
05-2008

Skills

  • NAfME: National Association for Music Education
  • MEBCI: Music Educators of Bergen County, Inc
  • Carlstadt Fire Department, member 2005-2009, 2025-present
  • Girl Scouts of America, Silver and Gold Award Recipient

Timeline

General Music Teacher, Choir Director

Emerson School District
09.2023 - 06.2025

General Music Teacher, Choir Director, and Director of Bands

Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2023

General Music Teacher, Choir Director, and Director of Bands

Eleanor Van Gelder School
09.2017 - 06.2019

General Music Teacher and Choir Director

Demarest Middle School
09.2008 - 06.2017

Endorsement - Teacher of Students With Disabilities

New Jersey City University

Certification - Supervisor

New Jersey City University

Master of Education - Instructional Strategies

Augustana University

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

The College of New Jersey

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