Devoted teacher and musician with over 6 years of private teaching experience, 3 years of classroom experience, and 10 years of advanced vocal performance. Hardworking and eager to secure an adjunct position teaching music.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Grammar Music Teacher and Music Administrator
Rockbridge Aacademy
08.2023 - 06.2024
Taught 2 music lessons per week per grade, focusing on music theory, music history, and vocal technique.
Taught and conducted 2 songs for each grade for each end-of-semester grammar concert.
Taught and conducted after-school audition choir, preparing the group for performances at both the grammar and upper-school concerts.
Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
Established positive relationships with students, providing them with detailed feedback and one-on-one help when needed.
Improved student musicianship in areas such as sight-reading and rhythm by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
Integrated creative and fun activities into lessons to engage students and encourage interest in music.
Served as a liaison between music faculty and lead administrators, maintaining communication and improving organization.
Facilitated and managed multiple music programs each semester, creating posters and physical programs for events.
Oversaw choir-uniform inventory and orders, facilitating communication with students, parents, and uniform retailers.
Private Music Instructor
Self-employeed
08.2018 - 01.2023
Instructed beginner students in half-hour and hour piano and ukulele lessons.
Prepared weekly individual lesson plans for piano and ukulele instruction.
Developed students' understanding of music theory, aural skills, music comprehension, and performance through personalized curriculum.
Communicated students' progress and accomplishments to parents.
Hosted private student recitals for parents and family.
Education
Master of Music - Vocal Performance
The Boston Conservatory
Boston, MA
12.2022
Bachelor of Music Education - Choral Music
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
05.2020
Skills
Advanced Vocal Technique
Advanced Ear-Training and Sight-Singing
Advanced Music Theory and Music History
Classroom Management
Piano, Guitar, and Ukulele
Audition Preparation
Creativity and Artistic Expression
Awards and Certifcations
Class B, Elementary-Secondary P-12 Choral Music Teaching Certification
edTPA K-12 Performing Arts
National Opera Association Scenes Winner, 2020
National Opera Association Scenes Finalist, 2019
Alabama Chapter NATS Competition 3rd place, 2019
Performance Experience
Boston Conservatory Opera Studio: 2022
Boston Conservatory Graduate Choral Ensemble: 2021-2022
Samford Opera: Hansel and Gretel (Gretel), Le Nozze di Figaro (Cherubino) scenes, Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Blonde) scenes, Into the Woods (Little Red) scenes, Suor Angelica (Novice/Dolcina) scenes, West Side Story (Maria) scenes, 2017-2020
Opera Birmingham: Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena (Nobody), 2019
Mobile Opera: The Ghosts of Gatsby (Zelda '18), 2019
Alabama Symphony Orchestra: Carmina Burana, Requiem (Verdi), Chichester Psalms, 2017-2019