Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Technology Skills
Music Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
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Anita Aberle

Springfield,VA
Anita Aberle

Summary

Experienced music educator specializing in choral direction and event management within Fairfax County Public Schools. Committed to community engagement through music programs tailored to local interests. Skilled in vocal training and curriculum design, promoting student involvement and performance success. Strong collaboration and communication skills enhance educational outcomes.

Overview

2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Fairfax County Public Schools

Music/Chorus Teacher
01.1995 - Current

Job overview

  • Choral Director (5th/6th grades) with growing student enrollment.
  • Coordinated student performances and community outreach events throughout the school year.
  • Gifted in planning, organizing parent communications, field trips, volunteers, auditioning, and empowering students to be active participants.
  • Participant in the All County Choral Festival.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress reports.
  • Proficient skills in piano for accompanying choir rehearsals.
  • Adept in the operation, setup, and use of sound and P.A. equipment for events.
  • Incorporates technology in classroom instruction with an interactive whiteboard, music apps, and computer lab lessons.
  • Bridges music teaching to Language Arts, P.E., Social Studies, Math, and Art.

Church of the Apostles

Adult Choir Director
01.2020 - 01.2024

Job overview

Orchestrated volunteer adult choir, directing music selection and overseeing choir communications for rehearsals leading to worship service.

Self-employeed

Private Voice and Piano Teacher
01.2001 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Taught a broad range of musical styles to expand student repertoire.
  • Enhanced comprehension of music theory concepts to aid in practical performance.
  • Fostered expressive interpretation skills for impactful performances.
  • Created an environment conducive to collaboration and peer interaction.
  • Tailored lessons to meet unique student objectives and challenges.

Hearts in Motion - Center for the Arts

Music Teacher
01.2014 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Music teacher of private voice and piano, creative movement/music program for young children.

Judicator
01.2009 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Judicator at All-District and All-State Choir Auditions.

Church of the Apostles

Children and Adult Music Director
01.2002 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • 7 years - Music Director of Worship Arts Camp overseeing culminating shows: Jailhouse Rock, United We Stand, American Ideal, Joseph, Xtreme Worship, Fish Tales, and We Like Sheep.

Hearts in Motion - Center for the Arts

Music Teacher
01.2002 - 01.2004

Job overview

  • Music teacher of private voice and piano, creative movement/music program for young children.

Church of the Apostles
Fairfax, Virginia

Volunteer Coordinator

Job overview

  • Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts for various community events.
  • Managed volunteer scheduling to ensure adequate coverage for events.
  • Communicated regularly with volunteers, assisting with issues and questions.

Education

National Board Certified Teacher from General/Vocal
01.2023

Conversational Solfege - Certified Instructor
01.2015

Kennedy Center Certificate of Study from Changing Education through the Arts
01.2014

Kindermusik International

Kindermusik License
01.2006

George Mason University
VA

Bachelor of Music Education from Vocal /Choral
01.1995

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Masters Workshop from choral conducting

Skills

Choral direction

  • Event coordination
  • Volunteer management and engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication skills
  • Piano and ukulele proficiency
  • Drum circle facilitation
  • Google Suite and Excel proficiency
  • Music composition and arrangement
  • Curriculum development

References

  • Zaki Rhett, Music Director at Church of the Apostles, zakiogoola@gmail.com
  • Linda Shannon, Mantua Elementary School Principal, Fairfax County Public Schools lcshannon@fcps.edu
  • Nathalie Shirley, Mantua Elementary Art Teacher, nsshirley@fcps.edu

Technology Skills

  • Proficient in the use of Google applications
  • Working knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets
  • Compose and arrange music using Finale and Dorico.

Music Skills

  • Expert in singing who can demonstrate all voice parts.
  • Skilled pianist who can play parts for the chorus, plays by rote and by written score.
  • Beginner at Ukulele.
  • Drum circle facilitator.

Affiliations

  • Gardening, kayaking, hiking, playing with my dog, coffee with friends.

Timeline

Adult Choir Director

Church of the Apostles
01.2020 - 01.2024

Music Teacher

Hearts in Motion - Center for the Arts
01.2014 - 01.2016

Judicator

01.2009 - 01.2010

Children and Adult Music Director

Church of the Apostles
01.2002 - 01.2009

Music Teacher

Hearts in Motion - Center for the Arts
01.2002 - 01.2004

Private Voice and Piano Teacher

Self-employeed
01.2001 - 01.2019

Music/Chorus Teacher

Fairfax County Public Schools
01.1995 - Current

Volunteer Coordinator

Church of the Apostles

National Board Certified Teacher from General/Vocal

Conversational Solfege - Certified Instructor

Kennedy Center Certificate of Study from Changing Education through the Arts

Kindermusik International

Kindermusik License

George Mason University

Bachelor of Music Education from Vocal /Choral

Shenandoah University

Masters Workshop from choral conducting