Simeon Wallace
Lafayette,CO
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable music educator with a Bachelor's degree in K-12 Choral Music Education and a Master's degree in Vocal Performance. Proven expertise in directing choirs and providing vocal instruction across a diverse age range, from young learners to adult ensembles. Passionate about leveraging music as a transformative tool for self-expression, community engagement, and cultural appreciation. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that celebrate diverse musical traditions while inspiring a lifelong passion for music through artistry and collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Choral Clinician/Guest Conductor
Various Churches
06.2025 - Current
- Directed rehearsals and performances for church choirs ranging from small ensembles to 15+ voices, ensuring artistic excellence and musical unity.
- Conducted choirs during worship services with clear, expressive patterns and nuanced musical interpretation, ensuring cohesive ensemble performance and artistic delivery.
- Provided pedagogically sound vocal coaching to enhance tone quality, diction, and ensemble balance across diverse sacred music styles.
- Collaborated with clergy and music staff to select repertoire aligned with liturgical themes and seasonal celebrations.
- Led intensive workshops to expose and educate choir members on diverse musical traditions, specifically African-American spirituals and gospel songs.
- Adapted quickly to varying choir skill levels and worship traditions, fostering a positive and productive rehearsal environment.
Front of House Employee
Avery Brewing Company
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered high-quality service in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant, maintaining professionalism and attention to customer needs.
- Operated POS systems, managed cash and credit transactions with accuracy, and ensured timely communication between the kitchen and front of house.
- Cross-trained and adapted to rotating roles (bartender, server, host, expo), demonstrating versatility, teamwork, and clear communication under pressure.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Colorado Boulder
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Graded assignments for 80+ students with attention to accuracy and timely feedback.
- Supported department operations: made copies, prepped performance and audition materials, and maintained organized records for faculty and students.
- Provided direct communication and support to students and parents on audition days, assisting with scheduling and check-ins.
Assistant Choir Director
Grace Lutheran Church
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Led choir warm-ups and rehearsals, reinforcing musical technique, ensemble cohesion, and preparedness for Sunday services.
- Served as a tenor section leader and supported vocal preparation through modeling proper technique and intensively preparing music each week.
- Collaborated with church clergy and the music director to select hymns and plan liturgical music that aligned with weekly themes and seasonal events.
Onboarding Administrator/Shift Leader
Booneshine Brewing Company
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervised front-of-house operations during busy service hours; ensured team members stayed on task, resolved issues in real time, and upheld customer service standards.
- Onboarded new employees, conducted interviews, and managed training documents and schedules to support consistent staffing and performance.
- Completed administrative duties, including counting drawers, end-of-day reporting, shift notes, and organization of hiring and HR paperwork.
Front of House Employee
Booneshine Brewing Company
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervised front-of-house operations during busy service hours; ensured team members stayed on task, resolved issues in real time, and upheld customer service standards.
- Onboarded new employees, conducted interviews, and managed training documents and schedules to support consistent staffing and performance.
- Completed administrative duties, including counting drawers, end-of-day reporting, shift notes, and organization of hiring and HR paperwork.
Student Teacher
Watauga High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked with the classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Led rehearsals for multiple choirs of all skill levels and prepared them for MPA, where all choirs went on to receive superior ratings.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments and informal observation during rehearsals.
- Developed students' music reading abilities through comprehensive sight-singing instruction.
- Explored diverse choral repertoire to expose students to various styles, time periods, and cultures in music history.
- Enhanced choir performance by implementing innovative vocal techniques and exercises.
Practicum Intern
William Lenoir Middle School
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed and executed innovative lesson plans in congruence with state standards.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain a focused learning environment conducive to maximizing instructional time for all students involved in the program.
- Developed students' music reading abilities through comprehensive sight-singing instruction.
- Collaborated closely with mentor teacher to stay current on best practices in a middle school choral environment.
- Led focused rehearsals, teaching students choral repertoire in an effective and timely manner.
Education
Master of Music - Vocal Performance
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2025
Bachelor of Music - K-12 Choral Music Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2022
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Choral conducting
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Music theory
- Vocal Pedagogy
Timeline
Choral Clinician/Guest Conductor
Various Churches
06.2025 - Current
Front of House Employee
Avery Brewing Company
07.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Colorado Boulder
08.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Choir Director
Grace Lutheran Church
08.2023 - 01.2024
Onboarding Administrator/Shift Leader
Booneshine Brewing Company
12.2022 - 07.2023
Student Teacher
Watauga High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Practicum Intern
William Lenoir Middle School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Front of House Employee
Booneshine Brewing Company
05.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Music - Vocal Performance
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Music - K-12 Choral Music Education
Appalachian State University
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