ANNA K. WOODERSON
Grapevine,TX
Summary
Trusted leader with a proven ability to recruit, organize, and motivate diverse teams, stakeholders, and corporate sponsors to achieve desired outcomes and goals. Dynamic and innovative professional driven by results, equipped with highly developed interpersonal skills that foster confidence and trust. Expertise in facilitating positive change and growth while adeptly navigating complex professional, social, and situational dynamics. Committed to cultivating collaborative environments that inspire excellence and drive success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher, K-5th Grade
Plano Independent School District
08.2025 - Current
- Health and Wellness Committee 2025-26
- Bear Brigade Campus Liaison 2025-26
- Eight students selected for the honorable Nevada All-State Honor Choir
- Develop vocal music curriculum for Kindergarten-5th Grade Students
- Scheduling, planning and executing curriculum, music for each performance
- Research and provide innovative learning resources for instruction
Junior High Director of Vocal Music, Piano and Musical Theater, 3rd-8th Grade
Legacy Traditional Schools Southwest Las Vegas
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Lead Teacher of Electives - Music & Physical Education
- Teacher of Choir, Piano, General Music, Musical Theater and Media Arts
- Co-Director Musical Production, Seussical Jr.
- Developed vocal music, class piano and musical theater curriculum for grades 3-8
- Master recruiting skills - increasing student membership
- Scheduling, planning and executing curriculum
- Logistics and artistic management of music performances
- Research innovative learning resources technology integration and in person instruction
- Proficient Online Learning Teacher - Canvas - Breezin' Thru Music Theory - Quaver's Music Essentials - Music Workshop - Khan Academy
- Tutor - 3rd and 4th Grade Math and English Language Arts
Brill Music Academy
08.2022 - 02.2024
Director of Vocal Music, 9-12th Grade
Clark County School District
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Restorative Justice Practices Committee 23-24
- Community Outreach Committee 22-23
- Eight students selected for the honorable Nevada All-State Honor Choir
- Developed vocal music, class piano and music appreciation curriculum for grades 9-12
- Master recruiting skills - increasing student membership
- Year One - 80% Increased Enrollment
- Year Two - 93% Increased Enrollment
- Scheduling, planning and executing curriculum, music for each performance
- Secured measurements for each student's uniform
- Research and provide innovative learning resources for online and in person instruction
- Proficient Online Learning Teacher
Director of Vocal Music and Show Choir, 7-8th Grade & 9-12th Grade
North Kansas City School District
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Culture of Excellence Nominee 2021-22 at Antioch Middle School
- Wellness Champion Committee 2021-22 for North Kansas City School District
- Coordinated logistics for group travel, lodging and performances
- Director for Treble FX, Women's Competitive Show Choir at Oak Park High School
- Ordered music, costumes and necessary resources
- Coordinated all logistics for group travel, lodging and performances
- Directed ensembles to 1st place finish in division and qualification for Finals, Top 6
- Participated in Nation-Wide Competition, Heart of America Kansas City in February 2020 and 2022
- Director of A.C.E. - After Class Enrichment Voice Class, 2020-22
Director, Vocal Music & Competitive Show Choirs, 9th – 12th Grade
Sedalia School District #200
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Teacher of the Year Nominee 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19
- Developed and taught vocal music curriculum for competitive show choir, concert choirs and performing ensembles
- Organized regular large events for fundraising to support a large budget for resources
- Planned, allocated and managed a large budget, always ending the year with surplus funds
- Communicated with professional artist agents and production professionals for performances with artists
- Prepared large group travel for competitions, departmental trips, and other performance opportunities
- Prepared students for year-round performances, MO State Music Contest & show choir competitions
- Recruited parents and adult volunteers to chaperone students to support logistics, operations, transportation, supervision, set assembly and disassembly, trailer load, unload, and reload
- Best Vocals FAME Branson Competition, 1st Runner Up, & National Qualification 2019
- National Qualification for FAME Nationals in Chicago, May 2019
- Increased State Qualifiers at MSHSAA Districts by 90% & led 37 students to “1” rating 2019
- Completed 2018-19 Year End with $50,000 remaining in the 2018-19 Show Choir Budget
- Planned trips to Heart of America, Kansas City 2016 & 2018, Nashville, TN 2017
- Increased scores at district contest by 33% in one year - Led students to 28 “1 - Exemplary” ratings
- First year increased state scores, 17 “1” ratings vs six “1” ratings previous year
- Developed mixed, women's & men's choirs of 102 students to “outstanding” ratings
- Increased booster donations by 44% in the first year
- Raised community awareness of choirs through involvement, resulting in sponsorships of $72,000, a $22,000 increase
- Increased student participation by 30% in first year, increasing ensemble enrollment from 157 to 205, giving more students the opportunity to perform & compete
- Voice Lesson Teacher, developing students individually as well as collectively
Marketing Assistant
Missouri State Fair Marketing Department
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Set up publicity events including press conferences, photo opportunities and children's programs
- Responded to television and print news reporters' inquiries regarding upcoming events
- Drafted detailed information for online and print publications
- Performed office management during Missouri State Fair
- Problem solved, accommodated, and assisted corporate sponsors, commissioners & valued patrons
- Led children's reading program
Director, Vocal Music and Show Choir Instructor, K - 12th Grade
Green Ridge School District
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed general music education curriculum for grades K-12. Planned and hosted All-Conference Vocal Music Contest and annual variety show fundraiser
- Increased budget through fundraising at annual variety shows from $150 to $1,700 in one year
Director, Vocal Music Instructor, PK-2 & 9-12
Bolivar R-1 School District
08.2007 - 01.2014
- Chairperson for the Encore Teacher Team
- Chairperson Special Events Committee 2007 – 2009
- Campus Leadership Team Member 2012 – 2014
- Created daily lesson plans for all grade levels covering all national/state mandated requirements
- Developed curriculum for four performing ensembles and two non-performing fine arts courses
- Produced student and staff talent showcase events and choir concerts for each grade
- Students attended State Vocal Music Contest achieving 28 “1” ratings
- Prepared large group travel for competitions and departmental trips
Adjunct Instructor & Director, Higher Ground Vocal & Instrumental Ensemble
Southwest Baptist University
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Led and directed collegiate touring vocal performing ensemble
- Auditioned, selected, rehearsed, & costumed 20-member vocalist and instrumental ensemble
- Prepared large group travel for competitions, departmental trips
- Directed performances for campus faculty and staff events and gatherings
Teacher, General Vocal Music, K-6th Grade
Everman Independent School District
08.2004 - 01.2007
- Coordinated community events for choir performances
- Planned and directed Fall and Spring mini-musicals
- Developed general music lessons for established curriculum with minimal existing resources
- Produced student and staff collaborative talent showcase events
- Directed extracurricular gospel choir of 65, by student request, in urban school setting
Teacher, Remedial Math & English Language Arts, 4th-6th Grade
Kennedale Independent School District
08.2003 - 01.2004
- Taught Math & English Language Arts utilizing differentiated teaching strategies & remediation
- Established ability-based lessons for students facilitating success in special education students
Development Associate to VP Of Development & Special Events
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
12.2001 - 08.2002
- Worked closely with Vice President of Development to oversee all departmental function
- Worked directly with President of Board of Directors as well as high level donors on special events and meeting requests and carrying out duties, per request
Development Associate & Coordinator of Special Events
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
06.2000 - 12.2001
- Worked closely with President and CEO to plan special events
- Worked directly with President of Board of Directors as well as high level donors on special events and meeting requests and carrying out duties, per request
- Attended fundraising luncheons
- Cultivated and maintained extensive database of donor information
- Developed positive relationships with corporate and individual donors
- Prepared communication and presentation materials for executive board meetings
- Responsible for gathering information on new membership sales of prospective donors
- Contributed in developing strategic sponsorship collaborations with corporations
- Delivered sponsorship and donor benefits
- Conducted private tours of the Sid R. Bass Symphony Hall, providing seating selection tours for season ticket holders and high level donors
- Assisted in planning and executing special event, including invitation design, programming, and logistics
- Worked across departmental teams to plan and carry out event operations, including Concerts in the Garden & the prestigious annual formal gala event
- Collaborated with other community arts organizations to co-host events, luncheons and parties
- Supported Education and Community Engagement Programs and Events
- Coordinated and assembled grant applications, requirements and follow up evaluations
Casa Manana Musicals
07.1999 - 02.2000
- Worked directly with the Director of Development on special events
- Cultivated and maintained extensive database of donor information
- Developed positive relationships with corporate, individual donors and professional musicians
- Prepared communication and presentation materials for executive board meetings
- Responsible for gathering, organizing and maintaining information on new memberships
- Delivered sponsorship and donor benefits
Education
Post-Graduate Education - 54 Credit Hours -
Baker University, Baldwin, KS - Touro University, Henderson, NV - College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVMaster of Music Education - College of Fine Arts
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2012
Bachelor of Science in Music Industry with Business Administration & Vocal Performance Certification - undefined
01.1999
Skills
- Proficient in digital learning platforms
- Curriculum design
- Program development
- Staff development and mentorship
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Increased student participation in the arts by developing engaging processes.
- Budgeted and reduced cost per year in expenses
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of staff members.
Certification
- Digital Education Badging - Completion of six or more hours, and demonstrated implementation of that learning
- Behavior - Culture - Equity - Inclusion - Digital Badging, NKC School District, 2020
- Post-Secondary Readiness - Digital Badging, NKC School District, 2020
- Technology – Digital Badging, NKC School District, 2020
- K-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music Teaching Certification
- Nevada Teacher Certification: Secondary Vocal & Instrumental Music and K-12 Music 2022-Present
- Missouri Teacher Certification: All-Level Vocal & Instrumental Music 2007-2022
- Texas Teacher Certification: All-Level Music & Generalist Grades 4-8 2005-Present
- MSHSAA Vocal Music Contest Adjudication Certification 2012-2020
Music Performance Leadership
- Legacy Traditional Schools Southwest Las Vegas
- Co-Director Musical Production, Seussical Jr., October 2024-Present
- Jr High Choir, Mixed Choir, 18 members, August 2024-Present
- Canyon Springs High School
- Concert Choir, Mixed Advanced Concert Choir, 45 members, August 2022-2024
- Beginning Choir, Mixed Advanced Concert Choir, 65 members, August 2022-2024
- Show Choir, Mixed Advanced Show Choir, 12 members, August 2023-2024
- Beginning Piano, Mixed Advanced Concert Choir, 90 members, August 2023-2024
- Oak Park High School
- Treble FX, Women's Advanced Competitive Show Choir, 25+ members, 2019 – 2022
- A Cappella Choir, Mixed Advanced Competitive Concert Choir, 80+ members, 2019 – 2022
- Antioch Middle School
- Spartan Singers, Honor Choir, 70+ members, 2019 - 2022
- Willie Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, Spring 2022
- The Music Man, Spring 2020
- Smith-Cotton High School
- New Score Singers, Mixed Advanced Competitive Show Choir, 40+ members
- Concert Choir, Mixed Advanced Competitive Choir, 100+ members
- Cabaret, Women's Advanced Competitive Show Choir, 25+ members, 2015-2018
- Women's Concert Choir, Women's Advanced Competitive Choir, 70+ members
- Men's Concert Choir, Men's Advanced Competitive Choir, 40+ members
- Vocal Velocity, Mixed Preparatory Competitive Show Choir, 40+ members
- The Sound of Music, Fall 2018
- Little Shop of Horrors, Fall 2017
- Mary Poppins, Fall 2016
- Smokey Joe's Cafe, Fall 2015
- Green Ridge School District
- Concert Choir, Advanced Mixed Choir
- Harmony, 7th-12th Grade Mixed Chamber and Show Choir
- Annual Dessert Theater Variety Show Fundraiser
- Bolivar High School
- Concert Choir, Mixed Advanced Choir, 2011-2014
- Voce, Mixed Advanced Chamber and Show Choir, 2011-2014
- Bel Canto, Women's Advanced Choir, 2011-2014
- Chorus 1, Mixed Beginning Choir, 2011-2014
- Grease, Fall 2013
- Annie, Fall 2012
- Into The Woods, Fall 2011
Timeline
Music Teacher, K-5th Grade
Plano Independent School District
08.2025 - Current
Junior High Director of Vocal Music, Piano and Musical Theater, 3rd-8th Grade
Legacy Traditional Schools Southwest Las Vegas
08.2024 - 01.2025
Brill Music Academy
08.2022 - 02.2024
Director of Vocal Music, 9-12th Grade
Clark County School District
08.2022 - 01.2024
Director of Vocal Music and Show Choir, 7-8th Grade & 9-12th Grade
North Kansas City School District
08.2019 - 01.2022
Marketing Assistant
Missouri State Fair Marketing Department
08.2016 - 01.2019
Director, Vocal Music & Competitive Show Choirs, 9th – 12th Grade
Sedalia School District #200
08.2015 - 08.2019
Director, Vocal Music and Show Choir Instructor, K - 12th Grade
Green Ridge School District
08.2014 - 01.2015
Adjunct Instructor & Director, Higher Ground Vocal & Instrumental Ensemble
Southwest Baptist University
08.2010 - 12.2011
Director, Vocal Music Instructor, PK-2 & 9-12
Bolivar R-1 School District
08.2007 - 01.2014
Teacher, General Vocal Music, K-6th Grade
Everman Independent School District
08.2004 - 01.2007
Teacher, Remedial Math & English Language Arts, 4th-6th Grade
Kennedale Independent School District
08.2003 - 01.2004
Development Associate to VP Of Development & Special Events
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
12.2001 - 08.2002
Development Associate & Coordinator of Special Events
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
06.2000 - 12.2001
Casa Manana Musicals
07.1999 - 02.2000
Master of Music Education - College of Fine Arts
Boston University
Bachelor of Science in Music Industry with Business Administration & Vocal Performance Certification - undefined
Post-Graduate Education - 54 Credit Hours -
Baker University, Baldwin, KS - Touro University, Henderson, NV - College of Southern Nevada