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Elisabeth Adam

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

I am an aspiring music instructor, who is passionate to bring the joy of music to students. I desire to make the music classroom a safe place for students to learn, express themselves, and grow in all areas of their lives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Practicum Student

Frontier Elementary School
Peoria, AZ
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Observed and documented 5th-8th grade choir classes to understand teaching methods and student engagement.
  • Developed and taught a comprehensive lesson plan on different time signatures, focusing on the concept of 3/4 time.

Practicum Student

Apache Elementary School
Peoria, AZ
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Observed and analyzed classroom activities for students from kindergarten through 4th grade.
  • Developed and delivered a lesson on articulations, emphasizing staccato and legato.
  • Developed and delivered a lesson on dynamics, incorporating a song to illustrate the use of piano and forte.

Practicum Student

Peoria High School
Peoria, AZ
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Observed and analyzed music classrooms and ESL environments to understand diverse teaching methodologies.
  • Developed and proposed lesson plans to practicum teachers.

Music Education Internship

Kohls Childcare Development Center
Menomonee Falls, WI
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed and implemented music curriculum for 23 classrooms, teaching students from infancy to ten years old.
  • Managed and proposed a budget for classroom musical instruments.
  • Instructed students aged 5-10 in weekly recorder lessons across three different classrooms.
  • Assisted teachers in 20 preschool classrooms by engaging with children, ensuring playground safety, and changing diapers.

Summer Day Camp Counselor

YMCA
Wauwatosa, WI
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Supervised and engaged twelve children aged 4-5, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Developed creative activities for children to enhance their engagement.
  • Supervised children in the swimming pool, ensuring their safety and adherence to rules.

Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School
Brookfield, WI
10.2018 - 04.2020
  • Instructed swim classes for up to four students, ages 2-12, following a set curriculum.
  • Instructed classes of up to 15 parents with their children under the age of 2.
  • Evaluated student progress and advanced them to higher-level classes upon readiness.
  • Trained in water safety protocols and provided lifeguard services when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12-2025

Skills

  • Music theory
  • Arranging skills
  • Choral conducting
  • Vocal technique
  • Sight reading
  • Understanding of music technology

Timeline

Practicum Student

Peoria High School
09.2024 - 11.2024

Music Education Internship

Kohls Childcare Development Center
05.2024 - 08.2024

Practicum Student

Frontier Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2025

Practicum Student

Apache Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2025

Summer Day Camp Counselor

YMCA
05.2021 - 08.2021

Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School
10.2018 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Grand Canyon University
Elisabeth Adam