Allison Whisnant
Music Specialist
Ladson,SC
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with history of meeting learner and stakeholder goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance learning experiences. Passionate about creating holistic experiences using best practices in curriculum design, development, and implementation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Music Specialist
Knightsville and SPANN Elementary Schools
Summerville, SC
01.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging music lessons as a part of a holistic music curriculum.
- Researched best practices for increasing learners' success.
- Managing e-learning technologies, learning management systems and learning technologies (Powerschool, Microsoft Teams, Clever, Quaver).
- Developed original instructional materials and activities based on learners' needs (Canva, Lumio, Powerpoint).
- Data collection and analysis of 400+ learners.
- Scaffolded instruction for learners with diverse backgrounds.
- Collaborated with colleagues and leadership team.
- Increased knowledge of music literacy and skill in 80% of learners.
- Large-group and small-group instruction.
- One-on-one intervention to increase success and achievement.
- Diversified instruction to meet unique student strengths.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Retained learner interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Designed curriculum to introduce students to variety of styles and cultured.
Band Director
DuBose Middle School
Summerville, SC
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed engaging music curriculum and scaffolded instruction to meet instructional goals
- Conducted needs assessment and adjusted teaching to fit learners' needs
- Created and supervised high school mentorship program
- Increased musical success of 500+ learners
- Large-group and small-group instruction
- One-on-one intervention and tutoring to increase success and achievement
- Managing e-learning technologies, learning management systems and learning technologies (Powerschool, Microsoft Teams, Class Dojo, Clever)
- Assessed musicians and built curriculum based on learners' needs and program goals.
- Planned 3-4 concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
Education
M.M. - Music Education, Instrumental
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 06.2019 - 06.2021
B.M. - Music Education
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC 08.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Industry best practices
Learning strategies
Curriculum design and development
Attention to Detail
Flexible and Adaptable
Implementation support
Course material creation
Student plans
Curriculum selection
Planning and Coordination
MS Office
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Progress tracking
Cultural Awareness
Needs assessments
Academic goals
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Learner assessment
Classroom technology
Student engagement
Student-centered learning
Peer mentoring
Learner records management
Social-Emotional Learning training
Inquiry-based learning
Data Analysis
Technical Proficiencies
- MS Teams
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- Lumio
- Canva
- Wix
- Open Broadcaster Software
- PowerSchool
- Clever
- Class Dojo
- 7taps microlearning
Timeline
Music Specialist
Knightsville and SPANN Elementary Schools
01.2021 - Current
M.M. - Music Education, Instrumental
Florida State University
06.2019 - 06.2021
Band Director
DuBose Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2021
B.M. - Music Education
University of South Carolina - Columbia
08.2014 - 05.2018