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Ellen Thweatt

Nashville,TN

Summary

Compassionate and creative educator with expertise in music education and special needs support. Proficient in adaptive teaching and event management, fostering inclusive environments. Actively pursuing an internship to gain professional experience and complete a Music Therapy Equivalency Program.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Needs Companion

Self Employed Services
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead group outings and social events for teens and young adults with autism
  • Teach daily living skills in outdoor and indoor settings

Founder & Performer

A Little Princess
05.2020 - Current
  • Manage all business operations for children's party entertainment company
  • Perform as costumed characters, manage bookings, client communication, and marketing

Special Education Teacher

Illuminate Academy
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Delivered individualized instruction and life skills training for students with developmental disabilities
  • Conducted adaptive music classes across varied age groups

Music Teacher (Private & Mobile)

Self-Employed / Mobile Music Entertainment
01.2011 - 01.2022
  • Provided in-home private music lessons tailored to children's needs
  • Taught piano, voice, and beginner instruments

Choir Director

United Methodist Church
01.2015 - 01.2016

Education

Music Therapy Equivalency Distance Program -

St. Mary’s of The Woods College
05-2026

Bachelor of Music -

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
05.2018

Skills

  • Instruction in life skills development
  • Experienced in data entry
  • Adaptive music instruction
  • Session planning
  • Small group instruction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Social skills development
  • Emotional regulation support
  • Functional communication training

Accomplishments

  • "Best of Nashville Parenting 2021" award winner for small business "A Little Princess"

Certification

  • Vocal Scholarship- Trevecca Nazarene University
  • Leadership Scholarship- Trevecca Nazarene University

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Needs Companion

Self Employed Services
06.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Illuminate Academy
09.2022 - 05.2024

Founder & Performer

A Little Princess
05.2020 - Current

Choir Director

United Methodist Church
01.2015 - 01.2016

Music Teacher (Private & Mobile)

Self-Employed / Mobile Music Entertainment
01.2011 - 01.2022

Music Therapy Equivalency Distance Program -

St. Mary’s of The Woods College

Bachelor of Music -

Trevecca Nazarene University

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