Alyssa Ross

• Private voice instructor for beginner voice/intermediate voice students ages 13-75
• Piano lab instructor for beginner piano students, ages 5-10.
• Elite performance class instructor for intermediate musical theatre students, aged 10-14.
• Develop lesson plans, select course and private lesson material, and prepare assignments/etudes/repertoire for private students ages 13-75
• Communicate with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
• Assist in coordination of recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
• Assist in advertising and recruitment for KST studio across the murfreesboro community.

• Music Director for Summer Youth Conservatory Camps at Arts Center of Cannon County, productions including "Willy Wonka Kids", "James and the Giant Peach Jr.", "Aristocats Kids", and "Footloose Jr.".
• Facilitated, prepared, and led full ensemble music rehearsals daily for students aged 7-17.
• Taught corresponding music lessons applicable to rehearsal/show material; lessons included beginner/intermediate age appropriate vocal technique, music theory, and performance skills.
• Provided at home practice material for students; padlet, mp3s, cds, recorded practice tracks, etc.

• CCHS Winterguard Director and Program Coordinator for CCHS Varsity and Junior Varsity Winterguard
• Lead instructor, choreographer, and coordinator for Middle and High School aged students (age 13-18)
• Established CCHS Winterguard program in 2019; Inaugurated Varsity and Junior Varsity in 2021
• Co-directed the inaugural combined Hopkinsville Christian County Winterguards (JV and Varsity) in 2023 and 2024.
• Responsible for scheduling, overseeing, and leading multiple weekly rehearsals throughout entire school year
• Participant in KMEA, BOA, and SCGC circuit
• Bronze medalists at SCGC KY Championships in 2021, KY State Champions at SCGC Championships in 2022, and KMEA State Finalists 2021-2023.
• Gold medalists at SCGC Championships in 2023 and 2024.

• Taught National and Kentucky Fine Arts standards to K-6 students for vocal, instrumental, and general music.
• Facilitated and led weekly after school choir rehearsals year round for multiple performances in the district.
• Directed and produced two 5th grade spring musicals, "Annie Jr." and "Seussical Jr.".
• Used Kodaly and Orff inspired methodology of teaching.
• Prepared Gen. Ed. musical performances for all Kindergarten through 6th grade students.
• Collected summative and formative data from all classes/grades.
• Served as accompanist and audio technology consultant for school wide assemblies/performances.

• Assistant Winterguard Instructor for CYPAA's Visual Theatre Winterguard
• Assisted planning, organizing, and leading weekly rehearsals
• Instructed and taught high school students and young adults (ages 14-21)
• Choreographed portions of final production
• Assisted with travel coordination for WGI Regional contests and WGI World Championships
• 2022 SCGC Silver Medalists and WGI Semifinalists

• Fulfilled Practicum and Internship responsibilities per APSU Music Eduction program under the guidance of a coordinating mentor.
• Responsible for facilitation of daily routines and procedures, teaching lesson segments, and training instrumental and vocal techniques for k-5 students
• Assisted with elementary honor choir auditions and rehearsals
• Assisted with school wide Veteran's Day program auditions and rehearsals
• Conducted performance repertoire on annual Veteran's Day Program
• Assisted with 4th-5th grade Holiday program auditions and rehearsals
• Fulfilled and instructed multiple learning segments across the span of 7 weeks on rhythmic sightreading, vocal exploration, Orff instrument technique, and solfege sight singing.
• Collected summative and formative data from all classes
• Utilized PowerPoint, Google Classroom, Gimkit, Quaver, and other online platforms to electronically assist in the facilitation of lessons

• Fulfilled Practicum and Internship responsibilities per APSU Music Eduction program under the guidance of a mentor teacher
• Led large and small group rehearsals across 4 ensembles
• Assisted with individual student preparation for MTVA Midstate and Allstate auditions
• Responsible for daily warm ups for Beginner Choir, Intermediate Choir, Men's Choir, and Advanced Women's Ensemble
• Fulfilled and instructed multiple learning segments across the span of 7 weeks on pentatonic sightsinging, rhythmic sight reading, breath support, dynamic contrast in and out of repertoire, and introducing new concert repertoire.
• Taught Opera History unit to 2 Music History classes across 4-5 class periods
• Collected summative and formative data from all classes
• Utilized NearPod, PowerPoint, Google Classroom, Gimkit, and other online platforms to electronically assist in the facilitation of lessons

• Full time building substitute teacher at CCMS
• Responsible for fulfilling lesson plans and maintaining classroom management in the absence of the lead teacher
• Subbed for 7th and 8th grade students in general core classes, as well as special education and music classes
• Co-taught with CCMS Choir Director on 100% staff attendance days
• Utilized PowerPoint, Google Classroom, Google Docs, and Google forms daily
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance

K-12 General Music/Choral