Cindy Beirne

• Directed worship services, ensuring alignment with the church's vision and mission.
• Selected songs for congregational worship and special events like Women's Retreat, Candlelight Carol Service, Good Friday, etc.
• Charted songs in Chord Pro and maintained the database of songs in Planning Center.
• Mentored musicians and vocalists, fostering their growth and skill development.
• Led rehearsals before the service.

• Designed customized lesson plans tailored to individual students' needs and learning styles.
• Designed customized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
• Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged creativity and self-expression in students.

• Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student interest in music education.
• Implemented diverse teaching methods (Kodaly and Orff) to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
• Collaborated with staff to integrate music across the curriculum, promoting holistic learning experiences.
• Organized school-wide performances to showcase student progress and enhance community involvement.
• Led School-wide assembly each week, singing our school song and assisting with any music required.
• Assisted grade level teachers in rehearsing and performing a class musical for each grade level.
• Ran a two-tiered handbell choir program for 4th and 5th grade.
• Began a choir for 4th and 5th grade students.
• Taught soprano recorder, alto recorder, and autoharp to 4th and 5th grade students.

• Developed an engaging music curriculum aligned with educational standards using Kodály pedagogy.
• Facilitated student participation in school concerts and performances (Grandparents Day, Christmas, Graduation)
• Collaborated with faculty to integrate music education across disciplines.
• Mentored student musicians, fostering individual growth and teamwork.
• Led weekly elementary chapel with singing and any additional classroom performances.
• Taught soprano recorders and started a keyboard lab for 5th grade.

• Developed individualized vocal training programs to enhance student performance and engagement.
• Implemented vocal technique assessments to identify student strengths and areas for improvement.
• Maintained a private piano and vocal studio on campus for 31 students.
• Facilitated group workshops to foster collaboration and peer learning among students.
• Prepared students for piano competition

• Accompanied soloists and ensembles during rehearsals and performances, ensuring seamless musical collaboration.
• Worked with the University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers in all classes and performances.
• Provided real-time feedback to students, enhancing their performance skills and musical interpretation.
• Accompanied undergraduate students in ensemble techniques, fostering their artistic development and confidence.

• Mentored new teachers in classroom management and instructional strategies for effective music education.
• Implemented diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
• Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback to support individual growth.
• Facilitated weekly chapel for students, creating themes for the year, and led singing.
• Prepared students for Christmas, Grandparents Day, and Graduation programs.
• Worked with local nursing homes to visit with the Kindergarten Songbirds.

• Led initiatives to enhance the school's music program, ensuring alignment with educational standards and goals.
• Taught 700+ students on a rotation schedule.
• Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
• Worked with fellow teachers to enhance their curriculum using music.
• Directed school wide Christmas program.
• Instituted the school's first recorder program and choir.

• Graduated with distinction
• Research Study involved over 200 SBC churches in comparing the songs churches sing and how the lyrics align with their doctrinal statement of faith.

Completed Kodaly Certification in 2003 from the KIUTC

Accompanist for the University Concert Choir and accompanied vocalists for juries and recitals.