Angel Thompson
Richmond,VA
Summary
Positive, collaborative, organized, and passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment. Solid understanding of music educational principles and classroom management, paired with skills in curriculum development and student engagement committed to inspiring and motivating students to reach their full potential.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Chesterfield County Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior by implementing established procedures and maintaining clear expectations, fostering a respectful and focused learning environment.
- Followed lesson plans provided by teachers, collaborating with students to assist with assignments, answering questions, and providing additional support, promoting comprehension and engagement.
YMCA Choral Director
First Unitarian Universalist Church
09.2023 - Current
- Founded and currently teaches after-school chorus with the Richmond YMCA program at Mary Munford, Linwood Holton, J.L. Francis, and Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary Schools
- Facilitates recruitment, concert programming, and lesson planning for 45 minute classes with ages 4-12.
Training Choir Co-Teacher & Choral Scholar
All Saints Episcopal Church
08.2023 - Current
- Lesson plans and teaches the fundamentals of music literacy and vocal technique to elementary aged students
- Prepares for rehearsals, services, and solo work
Music Teacher & Theatre Camp Counselor
The Academy Center of the Arts
- Instructed students 6 to 16, musical games and musical theater masterclasses.
- Staged managed and sound designed theatrical performances
Choral Area Work Study
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted Dr. Christopher Hansen and Prof. Lisa Fusco in smooth administration of the choral program.
- Tasks included: marketing and managing logistics of choral concerts, disseminating, retrieving, and organizing choral library holdings, maintaining attendance records, communicating with outside concert presenters, securing venues, etc.
- Created and managed VCU Choir Instagram @vcuchoirs.
Elevate Promotional Lead
Elevate Meal Plan
- Increased brand visibility for off-campus meal plans by distributing flyers and setting up in-restaurant stands.
- Engaged with potential customers, providing information and answering questions to promote Elevate during promotional events.
Education
Bachelor of Music - vocal/choral music education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2025
Skills
- Typing Speed: 75 wpm
- Social Media Management: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
- Graphic Design Software: Canva, Adobe Photoshop
- Photo Editing: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom
- Basic Inferential Statistics: Excel
- Website Development: Weebly, Squarespace
- Video Development: Adobe Premiere Pro
- MS Office Skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Suites
- Intermediate Spanish
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Chesterfield County Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
YMCA Choral Director
First Unitarian Universalist Church
09.2023 - Current
Training Choir Co-Teacher & Choral Scholar
All Saints Episcopal Church
08.2023 - Current
Choral Area Work Study
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
09.2022 - 05.2024
Music Teacher & Theatre Camp Counselor
The Academy Center of the Arts
Elevate Promotional Lead
Elevate Meal Plan
Bachelor of Music - vocal/choral music education
Virginia Commonwealth University