Emily McClenahan
Stonington
Summary
Dedicated music educator with expertise in curriculum development, adaptive teaching, classroom management, and concert organization. Proven ability to create engaging lesson plans, mentor new teachers, and incorporate a culturally diverse and responsive classroom, contributing to enriched music instruction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
General Music Teacher
Stonington Board of Education
Stonington
08.2011 - Current
- Responsible for music instruction at West Vine Street Elementary School (title one, approx. 400 students).
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with special educational needs.
- Collaborated with school administration to organize music events, including concerts and festivals.
- Mentored new music teachers, sharing best practices and strategies for effective teaching.
- Worked on a curriculum team to develop and implement a music curriculum that reflects current needs.
Elementary School Intern
East Haddam Board of Education
East Haddam
01.2009 - 05.2010
- While obtaining a cross endorsement Elementary Teaching and receiving my MAT, I interned with the math interventionist and helped with supplemental reading and math intervention.
K-8 General Music and Choral Teacher
Trinity School
Ellicott City
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Responsible for implementing general music curriculum for private, independent school hosting students in grades K-8
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Choral Director (3 choirs - 6th, 7th and 8th grade).
- Developed vocal techniques to enhance choir members' singing abilities.
- Musical Theater Director
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Sacred Heart University
CT05-2010
Master of Science - Music Education
Hofstra University
NY12-2005
Skills
- Music curriculum development
- Instructional collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Concert organization
- Adaptive teaching
- Behavior management, classroom management
Certification
TEAM Mentor Certified
Timeline
General Music Teacher
Stonington Board of Education
08.2011 - Current
Elementary School Intern
East Haddam Board of Education
01.2009 - 05.2010
K-8 General Music and Choral Teacher
Trinity School
08.2006 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Education
Sacred Heart University
Master of Science - Music Education
Hofstra University