Elizabeth Rygg
K-5 General Music Teacher
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate worker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the TOSA music position. Creative Elementary Music Teacher accomplished in designing and implementing diverse music lessons for students. In-depth knowledge of instructional theories and practices in music education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
K-5 General Music Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
Sioux Falls, United States
08.2001 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as rhythm, note names, solfege, tempo, steady beat, and notation, while following the SFSD music curriculum.
- Prepared students for performances by creating stage sets, props and costumes.
- A member of the 2009 Curriculum writing team for general music.
- Liaison with the SD symphony for our LinkUp, a local recorder performance avenue.
- Assisted with revamping the curriculum when the new ABCD rotation was implemented.
- Assisted with writing common assessments for general music.
- Supervised student teachers
- Mentored new elementary music teachers in the district.
- Organized general music collaborations for the 2021-22 school year.
K-12 Vocal Music
Garretson School District
Garretson, SD
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Created my own curriculum to implement, as one did not exist in this district.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers at a district and state level.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar such as concerts and variety shows.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows and auditions.
K- 12 Vocal Teacher
Ethan School District
Ethan, SD
08.1998 - 05.2000
- Created a K-12 Vocal music curriculum to be used in the district.
- Prepared students for performances and music contests, festivals and auditions.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers throughout the region and state.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD12.1997
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Sioux Falls, SD05.1993
Skills
- Music Knowledge
- Music Leadership
- Experience in several music areas and grade levels
- Colleague Collaborations
- Teacher Support
- Student Engagement
- Different Learning Styles
- Instructional Design
- Curriculum Planning and Instruction
- District Standards
Timeline
K-5 General Music Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
08.2001 - Current
K-12 Vocal Music
Garretson School District
08.2000 - 05.2001
K- 12 Vocal Teacher
Ethan School District
08.1998 - 05.2000
Master of Arts - Music Education
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Northern State University
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
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