Anita Griffith
Littleton,NC
Summary
Creative Music Teacher accomplished in designing and implementing diverse music lessons for students. Dedicated and passionate professional with in-depth knowledge of instructional theories and practices. Committed to team building and collaboration to achieve educational goals. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Possesses North Carolina Standard Professional Teaching Certificate in K-12 Music as well as Elementary Classroom.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Music Teacher
Vance County Schools
Henderson, NC
08.2019 - Current
Private Music Teacher
Self-employeed
Various Locations, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Kansas
10.1993 - 03.2020
Elementary Music Teacher
Northampton County Schools
Jackson, North Carolina
10.2017 - 12.2018
Elementary Music Teacher
Warren County Schools
Warrenton, North Carolina
08.2013 - 12.2013
Substitute Teacher
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
08.2011 - 06.2013
High School Choral Director
Olathe Public Schools USD 233
Olathe, Kansas
08.1992 - 05.1993
High School Choral Teacher & Fine Arts Chairperson
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
Wichita, Kansas
08.1984 - 06.1991
K-12 Music Teacher
Smithville Public Schools
Smithville, Missouri
08.1981 - 06.1983
Elementary Music Teacher
North Kansas City School District
Kansas City, Missouri
08.1977 - 06.1981
Elementary Music Teacher
Kansas City Kansas USD 500
Kansas City, Kansas
08.1975 - 06.1977
Education
No Degree - Counseling Psychology
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KansasMaster of Arts - Music Education
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MO05.1975
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Graceland College
Lamoni, IA 05.1974
Skills
- Classroom management
- Vocal and choral expertise
- Accomplished pianist
- Music concepts and history
- Curriculum development
- Orff-Schulwerk methodology
- Collaboration and team building
- Presenting and performing
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Kansas Master Teacher Award
- Presented Distinguished Educator Award by U.S. Secretary of Education
- Graduate Assistant, Piano and Music Theory, Central Missouri State University
Timeline
Elementary Music Teacher
Vance County Schools
08.2019 - Current
Elementary Music Teacher
Northampton County Schools
10.2017 - 12.2018
Elementary Music Teacher
Warren County Schools
08.2013 - 12.2013
Substitute Teacher
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District
08.2011 - 06.2013
Private Music Teacher
Self-employeed
10.1993 - 03.2020
High School Choral Director
Olathe Public Schools USD 233
08.1992 - 05.1993
High School Choral Teacher & Fine Arts Chairperson
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
08.1984 - 06.1991
K-12 Music Teacher
Smithville Public Schools
08.1981 - 06.1983
Elementary Music Teacher
North Kansas City School District
08.1977 - 06.1981
Elementary Music Teacher
Kansas City Kansas USD 500
08.1975 - 06.1977
No Degree - Counseling Psychology
The University of Kansas
Master of Arts - Music Education
Central Missouri State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Graceland College