Passionate about education with relevant internship experience in classroom management, curriculum planning and student engagement. Strengths include effective communication, problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking for lesson planning. Have successfully contributed to improving learning environments and driving academic success.
Student Teaching Internship- Wekiva Elementary School
Arranged and taught a body percussion piece and led various music games
Leadership in the FSU Marching Chiefs - Tallahassee, FL
Row Leader (2022)
Music Manager (2023)
Travel Coordinator (2024)
WinShape Camps counselor and supervisor - Mt. Berry, GA
Flex Counselor, 8th and 9th grade (Summer 2022)
Assistant Village Leader, 4th and 5th grade (Summer 2023)
Village Leader, 6th and 7th grade (Summer 2024)
Florida Teaching Certificate: K-12 Music (Anticipated May 2025)
Orff Schulwerk Level 1 Certificate (Anticipated July 2025)
James E. Croft Endowment for Music (received 2024)
College of Music Board of Advisors (2021-2024)
Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, member (initiated Fall 2022)
National Association for Music Education (NAfME), Collegiate membership 2021-2025
Florida Music Educator Association (FMEA), member 2021-2025
Tallahassee Orff Chapter, member 2024
Florida Elementary Music Educator Association (FEMEA), member 2025
Mrs. Brooke Pekoe, Music Teacher at Wekiva Elementary School
Mr. Phil Wharton, Retired Band Director and University Intern Supervisor
Dr. Susanne Byrnes, Assistant Professor of Music Education, Director of FSU Capital Children’s Choir, Director of FSU Summer Orff Program
Dr. Ann Harrington, Assistant Professor of Music Education