Elijah Alford
Ashburn,GA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented educator with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Music Teacher
St John's The Evangelist School
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Led instrumental students in playing simple ensemble songs.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 65 students about fundamentals and history of music.
Marching Band Camp Music Coach
06.2022 - Current
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
Resident Assistant
Valdosta State University Housing
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Established and enforced residence hall policies and quiet hours to establish safe and respectful living environment.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
- Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
Landscape Specialist
Valdosta Lowndes Parks and Recreation Authority
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Developed and implemented strategies for water conservation.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Music Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music~ Education Track
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.2024
Associate of Arts - Music
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Turner County High School
Ashburn, GA05.2020
Skills
- Teaching techniques
- Student Motivation
- Performance Coaching
- Fundamentals and History
Accomplishments
Served as a VSU Ambassador 2024-2025
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Music Teacher
St John's The Evangelist School
08.2024 - 09.2024
Resident Assistant
Valdosta State University Housing
07.2023 - 05.2024
Landscape Specialist
Valdosta Lowndes Parks and Recreation Authority
08.2022 - Current
Marching Band Camp Music Coach
06.2022 - Current
Master of Arts in Teaching - Music Education
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music~ Education Track
Valdosta State University
Associate of Arts - Music
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
High School Diploma -
Turner County High School
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