ELLEN PRALL
Canandaigua
Summary
Engaged students from multiple backgrounds and abilities in music lessons and performances. Coordinated with teachers and administrators consistently throughout the school year. Communicated frequently with parents about student progress and engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Music Teacher
Freeport School District
Freeport, IL
08.2019 - Current
- Taught K-6 general music classes
- Planned and directed multiple yearly concerts
- Planned and coordinated field trip opportunities
- Created the yearly master schedule for specialists
- Assisted in creating daily sub schedules
- Building union representative who met monthly with school and district administration
- Member of school leadership team which created a school improvement plan and helped problem solve building concerns
- New teacher mentor
- Facilitated transition to virtual music education.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers
- Actively participated in parent-teacher conferences
- Assisted in revising the elementary music curriculum
- Supported students with IEPs and 504s and collaborated with special education teachers and paraprofessionals to enhance student involvement
Elementary Music Teacher
Austin Independent School District
Austin, TX
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Taught K-5 general music classes at multiple buildings
- Collaborated with specialist teachers to provide enhanced performance opportunities
- Utilized online grade books
- Encouraged student-led performances in class.
- Utilized online music curriculum across all grade levels
Elementary Music Teacher
DeKalb Community Unit School District 428
DeKalb, IL
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Taught K-2 elementary music classes
- Worked with Spanish speaking students in the bilingual education program
- Coordinated with building translator to make sure home communications were in the student's spoken language
Communications Assistant
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL
07.2003 - 08.2006
- Developed a quarterly publication for prospective students
- Wrote press releases
Education
Master of Arts - Communication with an Emphasis in Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL01-2006
Skills
- Special needs education support
- Classroom behavior management
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Time management
- Assessment and progress tracking
- Committee leadership in music or arts programs
- Public speaking and presentation
- Collaborating with School Administration
- Adaptability to new teaching methodologies
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Creative problem-solving
- Event coordination and logistics
- Team collaboration and teamwork
Timeline
Elementary Music Teacher
Freeport School District
08.2019 - Current
Elementary Music Teacher
Austin Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2018
Elementary Music Teacher
DeKalb Community Unit School District 428
08.2011 - 05.2015
Communications Assistant
Illinois Valley Community College
07.2003 - 08.2006
Master of Arts - Communication with an Emphasis in Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Northern Illinois University