Enthusiastic music teacher focused on imparting music and performing arts knowledge while building confidence and enhancing overall skills. Passionate about helping students develop a love of music and empowering them to grow through their individual capacities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Music Teacher
Foxborough Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Plan and execute targeted lesson plans to instruct on rhythm, rote songs, movement, classroom instruments, music fundamentals and musical mapping
Prepare students for concerts
Develop strong working relationships with teachers, students, and aide to propel student learning
Mentor struggling students with an individualized approach
Work with students across multiple classifications and degrees of neurodiversity, including neurodivergent students who are both speaking and non-speaking
Choral Director
Carillon Women's Choir
08.2025 - Current
Developed strong vocal techniques in choir members through tailored warm-ups and exercises, resulting in improved sound quality.
Directed group at live and recorded performances and rehearsals to guide rhythm, tempo, and harmonic balances.
Chose pieces of music to set choir up for success and challenge abilities.
Demonstrated singing techniques, teaching applicable music theory and explaining significance of pieces.
Provided constructive feedback to singers during rehearsals, leading to improved individual performance and overall ensemble sound.
Recruited talented singers through auditions, open houses, and community events, maintaining high standards within the choral program.
Teacher
Berklee Institute For Accessible Arts Education
06.2022 - 12.2025
Private Voice Teacher and lead teacher for Music Class for Young Children
Work with students across multiple classifications and degrees of neurodiversity, including neurodivergent students who are both speaking and non-speaking
Plan and execute targeted lesson plans to instruct on rhythm, rote songs, movement, classroom instruments, music fundamentals, vocal development, and vocal health
Develop strong working relationships with teachers, students, parents and aide to propel student learning
Elementary Music Teacher
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
08.2023 - 06.2025
Plan and execute targeted lesson plans to instruct on rhythm, rote songs, movement, classroom instruments, music fundamentals and musical mapping
Prepare students for concerts
Organized and facilitated a choir and ukulele club for students, fostering musical development and collaboration
Develop strong working relationships with teachers, students, and aide to propel student learning
Mentor struggling students with an individualized approach
Work with students across multiple classifications and degrees of neurodiversity, including neurodivergent students who are both speaking and non-speaking
Elementary Music Teacher
Bound Brook Public Schools
09.2020 - 06.2023
Plan and execute targeted lesson plans to instruct on rhythm, rote songs, movement, classroom instruments, music fundamentals and musical mapping
Prepare students for concerts
Develop strong working relationships with teachers, students, and aide to propel student learning
Mentor struggling students with an individualized approach
Work with students across multiple classifications and degrees of neurodiversity, including neurodivergent students who are both speaking and non-speaking
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education (Autism Concentration)
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Westminster Choir College
Princeton, NJ
05-2020
Skills
Special Education
General Music and Choir
Ukulele
Musical Theater
Age-appropriate lesson planning
Interpersonal Skills
Effective Time and Classroom Management
Strong Collaborator
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
American Choral Directors Association
Organization of American Kodály Educators
American Orff- Schulwerk Association
Sigma Alpha Iota, Lambda Tau Chapter
Performance Experience
Member of the Providence Singers under the direction of Dr. Christine Noel
Member of the Grammy-nominated, Westminster Williamson Voices under the direction of Dr. James Jordan
Member of the Westminster Symphonic Choir, performed works with the NY Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Joe Miller
Member of the Westminster Jubilee Singers, performed African-American spirituals, hymn arrangements and gospel songs under the direction of Vinroy Brown
Member of Westminster Kantorei, performed works by early music composers under the direction of Dr. Amanda Quist
Summer Programs
The Choral Institute at Oxford University- 2018, 2019