Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Ashley Zoll

Putnam

Summary

Knowledgeable music teacher with background in fostering musical appreciation and foundational skills in young students. Creating inclusive and diverse learning experiences that encourage creativity, confidence, and independence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary General Music Teacher

Putnam Elementary School
Putnam, CT
08.2025 - Current
  • Developed engaging music curriculum aligned with state standards to foster student creativity and expression.
  • Created performance and classroom experiences to provide inclusive opportunities for students to showcase their creativity and talents
  • Implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance student participation and musical understanding.

Musical Director

Southington Youth Summer Theatre
Southington, CT
06.2023 - 06.2025
  • Musical director for the middle school theatre program for 3 summers
  • Worked with children to enhance their musical skills and encourage creativity and expression through a musical production

Paid Intern

First Congregational Church of Ridgefield
Ridgefield, CT
11.2023 - 05.2025
  • Paid section leader and instrumentalist for the FCC's adult choir and hand bell choir for 2 years
  • Directed musical rehearsals and assisted choir members when Director was absent

Counselor

Newington Children's Theatre Co.
Newington, CT
06.2018 - 03.2023
  • Worked with children ages 5-18 on set building, props, costumes, and running games.

Assistant Conductor

WCSU University Singers
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted WCSU's University Singers.

Education

B.S. - Music Education

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Newington High School
Newington, CT
06.2021

High School Diploma -

Greater Hartford Academy of The Arts
Hartford, CT
06.2021

Skills

  • Inclusive teaching practices
  • Choral conducting
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Student engagement

Certification

Connecticut Initial Educator Certificate 049 Prek-12

Timeline

Elementary General Music Teacher

Putnam Elementary School
08.2025 - Current

Assistant Conductor

WCSU University Singers
01.2024 - 12.2024

Paid Intern

First Congregational Church of Ridgefield
11.2023 - 05.2025

Musical Director

Southington Youth Summer Theatre
06.2023 - 06.2025

Counselor

Newington Children's Theatre Co.
06.2018 - 03.2023

B.S. - Music Education

Western Connecticut State University

High School Diploma -

Newington High School

High School Diploma -

Greater Hartford Academy of The Arts

AWARDS

Furman Competition Junior Finalist 3/24, Furman Competition Sophomore Honorable Mention 3/23