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Work History
Education
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Volunteer Leadership Roles
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Shannon Wise

Herndon,VA
Shannon Wise

Summary

I am an insightful and compassionate teacher and counselor with a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families discover strengths and develop resilience as they navigate life's challenges. I believe that every person has a unique voice that is worthy of expression, and am committed to advocating for the mental health and wellbeing of all clients, regardless of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. I have a strong background in helping others discover the gift of the present moment and develop self compassion as they work to overcome personal challenges, and take meaningful action toward what matters most to them.

Overview

18

Years music director and pastoral care experience

20

Years teaching children, teens and adults

2

Clinical internships

23
years of professional experience

Work History

WiseWorks Voice Studio
Herndon, VA

Owner/Instructor
09.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Founded and manage WiseWorks Voice Studio business, teaching 30 teen and adult voice students in private and group voice lessons.
  • Combine counseling and vocal performance background in holistic teaching approach that addresses physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of singing and performing.
  • Provide vocal instruction for students of all ability levels in safe, affirming environment where student strengths are celebrated, diversity is welcomed and self-expression is encouraged.
  • Guide students in setting attainable musical goals through identifying strengths, addressing areas of growth, and exploring personal values and vocational aspirations.
  • Collaborate with music directors and school administrators to provide students with service-based singing opportunities (ex. Our Minds Matter benefit concert at Herndon High School, NAMI benefit concert at Herndon United Methodist Church)
  • Collaborate with parents and guardians to develop individualized approach to instruction, discuss student progress, explore educational and audition-based enrichment opportunities, and coordinate lesson scheduling.
  • Design, coordinate and advertise studio classes and recitals where students build public performing skills, learn how to manage performance anxiety, and find meaningful ways to celebrate vocal progress.
  • Prepare students for institutional, ensemble and production auditions and competitions by aiding with music selection, assessing progress and accuracy, increasing musicianship and mastering artistic expression.
  • Develop "Find Your Voice" curriculum to help teens explore self identity and embrace unique strengths and values.
  • Utilize current technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement and collaborative events.
  • Promote business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.

Herndon United Methodist Church
Herndon, VA

Music Director
11.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide oversight, administration, communication, recruitment, scheduling, programming, and musical direction for vocal and instrumental ensembles.
  • Foster inclusive and affirming environment where diversity is celebrated and all people are encouraged to share their musical gifts.
  • Collaborate with singers, instrumentalists, community directors, and staff to provide musical outreach performance opportunities for church and community musicians.
  • Develop, implement and oversee large scale NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) benefit concerts involving church and community musicians, volunteers, local directors and organization representatives.
  • Collaborate with local directors to provide musical volunteer service opportunities for middle and high school choir, band, and orchestra students.
  • Educate youth and adult singers on developing proper vocal techniques, note-learning and performance skills, self confidence and musical expression.
  • Organize and help lead recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
  • Provide positivity, creative visioning and collaborative problem solving as part of staff team.
  • Generate and execute ideas to promote mental health awareness and education.
  • Serve as song leader and soloist for worship services.
  • Submit, manage and comply with established budgets.

Fairfax County Public Schools, Herndon MS
Herndon, VA

After School Group Class Teacher
10.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Taught basic vocal skills and explored various thoughts and feelings that prevent people from singing in public
  • Facilitated group discussions around self-concept, expressing emotions, and connecting with inner voice
  • Incorporated engaging activities to foster a safe and supportive group environment
  • Taught skills to recognize and manage performance anxiety (breathing techniques, meditation, visualization, emotion regulation, flexible thinking, reframing)

Fort Belvoir Family Life Center
Fort Belvoir, VA

Graduate Counseling Intern
09.2000 - 05.2001

Job overview

  • Offered individual outpatient therapy to individuals, couples and families with wide range of psychological problems.
  • Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
  • Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
  • Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
  • Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach therapeutic goals
  • Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
  • Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.

Samuel Tucker Elementary School
Alexandria, VA

School Counselor Intern
09.2001 - 05.2002

Job overview

  • Collaborated with school counselors to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Taught classes and presented information sessions on character building
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.

Education

Loyola University of Maryland
Columbia

Master of Science from Pastoral Counseling
05.2002

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Master of Music from Vocal Performance
05.1998

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL

Bachelor of Music from Vocal Performance
05.1996

Skills

  • Strong Skills in Establishing Trust and Creating a Safe Therapeutic Environment
  • Creative, Individualized Strengths-Based Approach
  • 20 Years Teaching Experience Working With Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors in Individual and Group Settings
  • 18 Years Experience Working On a Church Staff Team- Music Direction, Pastoral Care, Program Development, Worship Planning, Recruitment, Group Leadership, Visioning, Event Planning, Music and Mental Health Outreach
  • Highly Collaborative Team Member and Leader
  • Breathwork, Visualization, Performance Anxiety Management, Self-Identity Exploration, LGBTQ Affirming for Individuals and Families, Depression, Spiritual Dissonance, Vocation Exploration, Midlife "Sandwich Generation", Parenting Skills, Existential Anxiety, Career Change and Discernment, Communication Skills, Mindfulness and Prayer, Spiritual Direction
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Values-Based Counseling Approach
  • Community Partnership Development Experience with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), OMM (Our Minds Matter Student Suicide Prevention Group), Herndon High School and Herndon Middle School
  • Superior Communication Skills
  • Self-motivated Business Owner with Extensive Experience in Scheduling, Invoicing, Recruitment, Advertising, Networking, and Business Development
  • Strong Public Speaker

Volunteer Leadership Roles

President- Herndon High School Choral Boosters

President- Herndon Middle School Theatre Boosters

Board of Trustees- Congregational Summer Assembly

Assistant Music Director- Congregational Summer Assembly Children's and Adult Operettas

Timeline

After School Group Class Teacher

Fairfax County Public Schools, Herndon MS
10.2022 - 05.2023

Owner/Instructor

WiseWorks Voice Studio
09.2016 - Current

Music Director

Herndon United Methodist Church
11.2010 - Current

School Counselor Intern

Samuel Tucker Elementary School
09.2001 - 05.2002

Graduate Counseling Intern

Fort Belvoir Family Life Center
09.2000 - 05.2001

Loyola University of Maryland

Master of Science from Pastoral Counseling

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Master of Music from Vocal Performance

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Music from Vocal Performance

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