Angela Machi Evans
12 Scobbo Drive, Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished music educator with thirteen years of experience, eager to apply my district event planning, communication, and leadership skills to the Remake Learning Days Across Pennsylvania Coordinator position. My passion for fostering a love of learning, combined with a proven track record of planning and executing successful building-wide and district-wide initiatives, equips me with the skills to make a meaningful impact as the Remake Learning Days Across Pennsylvania Coordinator position.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Music Specialist
Shaler Area School District
2011.02 - Current
- Designing unit plans and daily lessons for kindergarten through third-grade students to teach skills in music reading, listening, and performance.
- Creating, teaching, and coordinating grade-level performances.
- Developing lessons and programming for students with autism in our Intensive Learning Support classroom.
- Adapting lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Developed a comprehensive K-12 music curriculum in partnership with the Arts Education Collaborative, aligning with educational standards and using best practices as well as innovative teaching methodologies to enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and knowledge retention.
- Building positive relationships to involve families and community members in the educational process through a school-wide newsletter, social media, and a music class-specific Facebook page.
- Creating supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Serving as K-3 Music Department Chair, PBIS Core Team Member, and Building LIGHT Coordinator (equity, inclusion, and belonging programming).
- Co-created and lead our building-wide student leadership program called the STAR Squad.
- Developed and planned an annual district-wide 143 Day of Kindness Event in honor of Mister Rogers to bring together over 400 students and families from across the school district to celebrate inclusion and acceptance.
- Worked with Shaler Area High School students and teachers to bring an Indigenous Peoples' Month Celebration Event to the Millvale Community Library for kindergarten through sixth-grade students.
- Developed, planned, and executed a district-wide Literacy Under the Lights Event to celebrate the joy of reading under the Friday Night Lights of our stadium, which reached over 300 students and families.
- Coordinating donations and participation from district and community organizations for district-wide events.
- Coordinating staff and student volunteers for district-wide events.
Troubadour Choir Conductor
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus
2010.07 - Current
- Providing comprehensive music education to students in third through fifth grades as part of a three-tiered choral program where students learn music literacy skills and proper vocal techniques.
- Conducting weekly 2-hour rehearsals focusing on music reading and preparing repertoire for planned concerts.
- Working with BIPOC Artists in Residence to provide well-rounded programming where all students can be represented.
- Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
- Collaborating with the Executive Director, Artistic Director, and other music staff members to create cohesive concert programming.
- Planning, coordinating, and instructing a week-long summer music day camp for second through sixth-grade students, that includes multiple instructors and special guest teaching artists and performers.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration-Principal Certification
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA08.2024
Post-Baccalaureate Certification - Music Education
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Music Therapy
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2006
Skills
- Program Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Family Involvement
- Community Events
- SWPBIS Program Development and Implementation
- Collaborative Environments
- Social Emotional Learning
- Differentiated and Inclusive Learning Environments
- Special Events
Accomplishments
- Event Coordinator, Shaler Area School District's Literacy Under the Lights, 2023
- Eradicate Hate Global Summit Attendee 2023
- Event Coordinator, Shaler Area School District's 143 Day of Kindness, 2022, 2023
- Social Emotional Learning Integration with PBIS at Tier One, Allegheny Intermediate Unit III Training, 2023
- Awarded the Shaler Area School District Extra Mile Award in 2023, recognizing employees who have gone above and beyond for students or contributed to the school district's success.
- Pittsburgh Regional DEI Conference Attendee 2022, 2023
- PMEA Elementary Sing Fest Guest Conductor, 2022, 2019, 2012
- Level I Kodaly Certification, Indiana University Bloomington, 2013
Timeline
General Music Specialist
Shaler Area School District
2011.02 - Current
Troubadour Choir Conductor
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus
2010.07 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Administration-Principal Certification
Point Park University
Post-Baccalaureate Certification - Music Education
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Music Therapy
Duquesne University
Publications
Evans, A. M. (2023, May 11). Mr. Rogers knew the answer is kindness. Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
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