Gifted Singer with 5+ years of vocal training and clear, delicate singing voice. Successful in singing various styles and genres with excellent range. Self-assured and highly skilled at delivering solos for large audiences.
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Erica Nurse M.Ed
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Clark County Unified School District
Music Specialist
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Trained Honor Choir for WInter Concert
- Rehearsed and trained drum line daily
- Designed curriculum to introduce students to variety of styles and cultured.
- Kept discipline by applying effective classroom management skills.
- Diversified instruction to meet unique student strengths.
- Instructed students on vocal performance, harmonizing, performing scales, and proper posturing.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension.
- Directed vocal music students in entry-level group songs such as rounds and [Type].
- Led instrumental students in playing simple ensemble songs.
First Presbyterian Church of Vallejo,Ca
Tennebrae Soloist
03.2024 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Read music and memorize parts
- Tune and warmup other sopranos
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
The Institute of Music
Music School Owner/Operator
06.2021 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Adapted lesson plans according to each student's learning style, academic background and personal interests
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences as needed to discuss student progress and concerns
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Managed the daily operations related to customer service, inventory management, and marketing
- Established positive relationships with students by being approachable and supportive
- Taught Vocal, Piano, Ukelele Lessons,
St. Stephan's C.M.E
Youth Chior Leader/Piano Accompanist
11.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Vocal Training of youth voices
- Facilitate rehearsals for monthly youth day singing
- Accompany church for services on the piano
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Music Specialist (Itinerant)
02.2018 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Provided individualized instruction to help students reach their potential
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication
- Adapted instructional materials based on student abilities, interests, and learning styles
- Prepared students for performing art school auditions and taught the descendants of the original members of ConFunkshun music fundamentals
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences as needed to discuss student progress and concerns
- Developed lesson plans and utilized instructional materials to provide individualized and small and large group instruction
- Established clear expectations for student conduct in order to create a safe learning environment
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Facilitated small group instruction based on student ability level
- Incorporated Kodaly into the morning SEL routine
- Integrated technology into lesson plans to enhance student engagement
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication
- Conducted a research project where I introduced Kodaly to Title One 4th grade students and published a book about the findings
- Utilized all trauma informed practices to create at classroom that fostered resilient learners
- Communicated regularly with parents through newsletters, phone calls and conferences
- Maintain student academic growth in an on-line setting due to the Co-Vid 19 pandemic
University of California, Davis
Seminar Speaker, "Jazzed in Church"
08.2010 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Instructed students on proper technique when playing instruments or singing
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure smooth operation of music programs
- Incorporated performance opportunities into curriculum plans throughout the year
- Wrote a proposal and received a 1500 dollar grant for the Somewhere Over the Rainbow Project
- Organized the first school wide variety talent show at Tolenas Elementary School Academy of Music and Media
- Encouraged creativity by allowing students time to compose their own pieces
- Implemented strategies that encouraged collaboration between peers on musical projects
- Demonstrated excellent public speaking skills in a professional manner
- Captured audience attention by speaking clearly, giving engaging examples and staying calm
- Demonstrated exceptional public speaking skills in front of diverse groups of people
- Conducted in-depth research on speech topics to create well-informed presentations
- Provided meaningful takeaways that enabled audience members to apply new knowledge immediately after the event
- Used instruments and voice to further clarify the subject matter
Education
Clive Davis Institue of Recorded Music, NYUNew York, NY
Certificate from Music Essentials
06-2024
University Overview
Holy Names UniversityOakland, CA
Masters of Urban Education And Leadership W/Kodaly from Education
06.2021
University Overview
- Received the Oakland Retired Teachers Scholarship
- Received the Logan Scholarship
- Received a Life Changer of the Year Award
Holy Names UniversityOakland, CA
Multi-Subject Teaching Credential from Education
06.2020
University Overview
University of CaliforniaDavis, Ca
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Music History
09.2013
University Overview
Merritt CollegeOakland, CA
Associate in Arts (A.A.) from Liberal Arts
06.2009
University Overview
Skills
- Vocal projection
- Solo singing
- Vast singing range
- Sight singing
- Can sing in Italian, Mandarin and Spanish and any required language
- Classically Trained by Jonathon Nadel and Zoila Munoz
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Published "Kodaly Music Education in the 21st Century: K-8 Title One Children Beat the Odds Through a Different Beat"
- Studied Kunchi Opera at Cal Berkeley and wrote "The Transculturation of Chinese Opera with Hip Hop
Certification
- Clear Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
- Supplemental Authorization in Music
- NYU Music Industry Essential
- Debiasing Thoughts + 5 certificates from Epoch Academy
Publications
Publications
Nurse, E. M, 2022, Kodaly Music Education in the 21st Century: K-8 Title One Children Beat the Odds Through a Different Beat, CA, KDP
Timeline
Music Specialist
Clark County Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Tennebrae Soloist
First Presbyterian Church of Vallejo,Ca
03.2024 - 04.2024
Music School Owner/Operator
The Institute of Music
06.2021 - 08.2023
Youth Chior Leader/Piano Accompanist
St. Stephan's C.M.E
11.2019 - 08.2020
Music Specialist (Itinerant)
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
02.2018 - 06.2018
Seminar Speaker, "Jazzed in Church"
University of California, Davis
08.2010 - 09.2010
Holy Names University
Multi-Subject Teaching Credential from Education
University of California
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Music History
Merritt College
Associate in Arts (A.A.) from Liberal Arts
Clive Davis Institue of Recorded Music, NYU
Certificate from Music Essentials
Holy Names University
Masters of Urban Education And Leadership W/Kodaly from Education
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