Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Teacher

Elizabeth Briggs

HAMBURG,NY

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Kenmore Town of Tonawanda, excelling in creating a well rounded learning environment. Skilled in fostering strong relationships and employing critical thinking to enhance student engagement and achievement. Committed to creating an inspiring learning environment that promotes academic success and personal growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Kenmore Town of Tonawanda
09.2018 - Current
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Providing accompaniment and coaching 1:1 to students vocal, string and band students for NYSSMA, ECMEA, scholarship auditions, and college auditions.
  • Vocal and pit director for school musical
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.


Education

Master of Arts - Music Education

University At Buffalo
Buffalo NY
05-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY
06-2016

Skills

  • Member of: ECMEA, NAfME, NYSSMA
  • NYSSMA piano adjudicator

Accomplishments

  • Pit piano accompaniment: Lake Plain Players, Kenmore East High School, Kenmore West High School, Cheektowaga Central High School, O'Connell and Company.
  • Kenmore Town of Tonawanda School district orchestra and choir accompanist
  • 1:1 piano accompaniment and coaching: Kenmore East and West - band, orchestra and voice students - NYSSMA solo auditions, ECMEA solo auditions
  • Private studio piano accompaniment: Sarah Cole Studio & Encore WNY Studio
  • Audition accompanist: CNYFL Chapter of NATS, O'Connell and Company, various collegiate auditions to include, University at Buffalo, Fredonia and Eastman School of Music.

Timeline

Teacher

Kenmore Town of Tonawanda
09.2018 - Current

Master of Arts - Music Education

University At Buffalo

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

SUNY Buffalo State
Elizabeth Briggs