Elizabeth Plemmons
Zion,IL
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, creative, music educator with proven abilities to help students bring the very best of themselves to the music-making process, regardless of skill level or ability. I am passionate about music and its importance in this world, and it is my hope that any student I teach will bring the joy of music with them wherever they decide to go in life.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Choir Director/Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Stanton Middle School (Fox Lake District 114)
08.2024 - Current
- Familiarize students with basic concepts of music theory such as notes, tempo, dynamics, and intervals.
- Educate students on proper vocal techniques and ear training through age-appropriate vocal warm-ups and singing games.
- Conduct rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Arrange music and solos for special performances.
- Collaborate with music teachers in the district and surrounding districts to connect grade-level learning targets and Illinois State Music Standards through choral music performance.
- Maintain calendars of events and assist in event planning.
- Serve as a floating substitute teacher for Stanton Middle School, filling in for classes and paraprofessional duties as needed, as well as supervise lunchroom and recess activities.
Piano and Voice Teacher/Owner
Plemmons Music Studio
06.1994 - Current
- Develop and implement personalized lesson plans to accommodate unique learning styles and goals of each student in both piano and voice instruction
- Manage all aspects of music teaching business, including budget, scheduling, client communications, and billing
- Utilizes varieties of teaching methods and materials to engage and inspire students of all ages and skill levels
- Continuously evaluate student progress and adapt teaching strategies to ensure optimal learning outcomes
K-4 General Music Teacher
CCSD #46
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented diverse and engaging standards-based lessons for students in grades K-4, incorporating a variety of musical styles and instruments.
- Organized and directed school-wide musical performances showcasing students' talents and growth in the music classroom.
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fostered students' confidence, creativity, and appreciation for music.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate music into core subjects, reinforcing learning through cross-curricular activities.
K-12 Music Teacher
iForward Wisconsin
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Designed and implemented music curriculum for new online Elementary School offering.
- Worked with music team to design and curate curriculum for middle school and high school general music offerings, bringing them up to date and making them more relevant to students needs and experiences. Classes included Songwriting, Music Production, World Music, and Beginning and Intermediate Piano performance.
- Served as faculty advisor to the Middle School Homeroom and Middle School Student Council, overseeing agendas, announcements, and activities as part of weekly meetings, as well as helping to guide students in creating activities that helped to cultivate a sense of community and pride of place within the iForward middle school community.
Choral and General Music Teacher (Student Teaching)
Gifford School (K-8)/High School of the Arts
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Created technology-based curriculum in general music, group piano, and choral classrooms to accommodate virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
- Took over general music classes, choir rehearsals, and group piano classes, managing rehearsals, classroom assignments, record-keeping, and student needs.
- Supported instructor with additional curriculum development, assignment grading, and evaluated student progress through analysis of class participation and homework completion.
- Offered one-on-one private lessons with struggling students to increase content understanding and individual student success.
Education
Master of Music - Vocal Chamber Music
Unversity of Redlands
Redlands, CA08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-K - 12 Music Education (Choral), Vocal Performance, Community Engagement
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Kenosha, WI12-2020
Skills
- Languages: Spanish, German, American Sign Language (ASL)
- Piano accompaniment
- Choral conducting
- Choral Arrangement
- Vocal Pedagogy
- Music theory
- Musical Theatre
- Jazz
Affiliations
- National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
- Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA)
- American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
- Greater Chicago American Orff Schulwerk Association (GCAOSA)
Certification
- Illinois Professional Educator License
- Wisconsin Teaching License (Lifetime)
- Starr Commonwealth Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Education
Timeline
Choir Director/Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Stanton Middle School (Fox Lake District 114)
08.2024 - Current
K-4 General Music Teacher
CCSD #46
08.2023 - 06.2024
K-12 Music Teacher
iForward Wisconsin
08.2021 - 06.2023
Choral and General Music Teacher (Student Teaching)
Gifford School (K-8)/High School of the Arts
09.2020 - 02.2021
Piano and Voice Teacher/Owner
Plemmons Music Studio
06.1994 - Current
- Illinois Professional Educator License
- Wisconsin Teaching License (Lifetime)
- Starr Commonwealth Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Education
Master of Music - Vocal Chamber Music
Unversity of Redlands
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-K - 12 Music Education (Choral), Vocal Performance, Community Engagement
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
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