Erica Allen
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated student teacher with a strong passion for fostering musical growth in students. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and cultivating a positive classroom environment. Committed to guiding and inspiring the next generation of musicians. Eager to contribute knowledge and skills to the school's education team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Intern
Grassfield High School
10.2023 - Current
- Develops lesson plans that cultivate student engagement and learning
- Implements and enforces appropriate classroom management techniques
- Works with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Effectively uses time management techniques to optimize classroom productivity
Student Intern
Western Branch Middle School
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Gained experience working with learners with diverse learning needs
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Observed and practiced effective strategies to manage the learning environment.
- Developed and implemented assessments and lessons with the goal of impacting student learning
- Received feedback from structured observations with suggestions for improvement from the clinical faculty and university supervisor
Concert Band Technician
Kempsville High School
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Focused on teaching trumpet pedagogical and practicing techniques to help students develop further as musicians
- Applied trumpet techniques in concert band music
- Led full brass sectionals focusing on techniques and applying them in music
Practicum Student
Jolliff Middle School
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices in a middle school setting
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies
- Taught students how to count rhythms and play it on their instruments using lesson plans developed with the classroom teacher
Practicum Student
Windsor Oaks Elementary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices in the elementary classroom
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies
- Taught students how to play the recorder with proper finger and breathing techniques using lesson plans developed with the classroom teacher
Education
Bachelor of Music, Music Education - Instrumental K-12
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2023
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Plan Development
- Safety Procedures
- Leadership
Certification
- First Aid/ CPR/AED Certification
- Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment
- PRAXIS Content Knowledge Assessment (Music)
- Child Abuse and Neglect Certificate
- Dyslexia Certificate
- Restraint/Seclusion Training Certificate
Leadership
Old Dominion University Monarch Marching Band
Head Trumpet Section Leader | August 2020 - March 2022
- Conducted music rehearsals in a marching band setting
- Implemented different marching techniques in sectionals
- Led and managed up to 18 peers
- Delegated tasks to sub-section leaders within the section
Timeline
Student Intern
Grassfield High School
10.2023 - Current
Student Intern
Western Branch Middle School
08.2023 - 10.2023
Concert Band Technician
Kempsville High School
11.2022 - 11.2022
Practicum Student
Jolliff Middle School
04.2022 - 05.2022
Practicum Student
Windsor Oaks Elementary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Music, Music Education - Instrumental K-12
Old Dominion University
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