MOLLY GRIFFIN
Greenville,NC
Summary
Dynamic music educator with a proven track record at Pitt County Public Schools, successfully revitalizing the orchestra program at three schools from 120 to over 190 students. Expert in lesson planning and student advocacy, fostering engagement and collaboration through innovative teaching methods. Led multiple concerts, showcasing student talent and dedication to excellence in music education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orchestra Assistant
ECU Summer Band and Orchestra Camp
06.2024 - Current
Orchestra Teacher
Creekside, Ridgewood, and WH Robinson Elementary School
, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Beginning and intermediate orchestra
- Restarted the orchestra program starting with 120 students in first year to over 190 in year 3
- Prepared and have taken over 20 students between three schools to participate in the Pitt County All County Orchestra the last three consecutive years
- Hosted a total of 6 concerts between three schools where students performed a mixture of pieces from String Basics Book 1 as well as 1.5 grade orchestra repertoire, and selections from the All County Orchestra clinic
Assistant Conductor
Eastern Youth Orchestra Senior Orchestra
Greenville, NC
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Participated in an independent study with the string music education professor at East Carolina University where I had the opportunity to conduct and rehearse the senior Eastern Youth Orchestra for two years.
Flute Clinician
Leesville Road High School Band Camp
, USA
07.2024 - 07.2024
Band and General Music Teacher
Farmville Middle School
Farmville, USA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught 6th, 7th, 8th grade band with a variety of skills levels
- Took four students to participate in the Pitt County All County Band Clinic
- Directed the first in person concert in two years where all three bands performed
- Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade general music
Student Teacher
Junius H. Rose High School
Greenville, USA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Created and implemented lesson plans for the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble
- Led classes in daily warmups to build flexibility, technique, and musicianship
- Conducted full ensemble and chamber music rehearsals for the Spring Concert
Flute Clinician
Hope Middle School
, USA
01.2017 - 12.2020
Principal Flautist
ECU Wind Ensemble
, USA
01.2017 - 12.2019
Education
Master of Music - Music Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2026
BM - Music Education
East Carolina University
05.2021
High school or equivalent -
Leesville Road High School
Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Classroom technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
Leadership Roles
- District 1 President, NCMEA North Carolina Music Educators Association, 2023-present
- President, cNAfME Collegiate National Association for Music Education, 2019-2020
- Secretary, ECU cNAfME ECU Chapter of National Association for Music Education, 2017-2020
- Vice-President, cNCMEA Collegiate North Carolina Music Educators Association, 2018-2019
- Section Leader, ECU Marching Pirates Piccolo Section, 2018
Certification
- Music Praxis: 5114, Content and Instruction, October 2023
Timeline
Flute Clinician
Leesville Road High School Band Camp
07.2024 - 07.2024
Orchestra Assistant
ECU Summer Band and Orchestra Camp
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Conductor
Eastern Youth Orchestra Senior Orchestra
01.2024 - 03.2025
Orchestra Teacher
Creekside, Ridgewood, and WH Robinson Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Band and General Music Teacher
Farmville Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Student Teacher
Junius H. Rose High School
01.2021 - 05.2021
Flute Clinician
Hope Middle School
01.2017 - 12.2020
Principal Flautist
ECU Wind Ensemble
01.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Music - Music Education
East Carolina University
BM - Music Education
East Carolina University
High school or equivalent -
Leesville Road High School
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