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Zakiyah Grayson

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Dynamic future music therapist with exceptional interpersonal skills, experienced at Natomas School of Music, adept at fostering creativity and engagement in students. Proven ability in vocal coaching and music theory, enhancing student performance through tailored mentorship and innovative lesson plans. Committed to inspiring personal growth and artistic expression in diverse learners.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Music Teacher

Natomas School of Music
01.2025 - Current
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in voice, guitar, piano, and bass skills.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.

Music Therapy Intern

Music To Grow On
01.2025 - Current
  • Helped clients see personal progress by documenting client reactions, behaviors and other outcomes related to music therapy.
  • Composed, arranged and adapted music for music therapy treatments and conducted music therapy research to advance collective knowledge and improve outcomes.
  • Selected or adapted musical instruments, musical equipment or non-musical materials such as adaptive devices or visual aids to meet treatment objectives.
  • Established client goals and objectives for music therapy treatment programs and helped each achieve targets with hands-on therapeutic style.
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Education Services
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Production Technician

Elizabethtown College Tempest Theatre
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Aided in setting up and breaking down production equipment and stages to help prepare production area and properly store equipment after use.
  • Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
  • Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
  • Maintained cleanliness and appearance of theatre equipment, costumes, curtains, dressing rooms and storage.
  • Accurately read, understood and carried out written instructions.

Arts and Crafts Teacher

Beth Tfiloh Camps
06.2021 - 08.2022


  • Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
  • Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students aged 4-13.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA
07-2025

Skills

  • Vocal coaching
  • Sight reading
  • Music theory
  • Memorization skills
  • Accepts direction and coaching graciously
  • Performance improvement
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Voice projection
  • Live performances
  • Violin/Viola
  • Dancer/Choreographer, Tap
  • Singer, Soprano

Instruments

Violin

Viola

Guitar

Piano

Bass Guitar

Ukulele

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Mandarin
Elementary
German
Elementary

Acting Roles

Connie Boylan/Mrs. Pugh, Annie, Franklin High School

Crystal, Little Shop of Horrors, Tempest Theatre

Mary, The Language Archive, Tempest Theatre

Timeline

Substitute Music Teacher

Natomas School of Music
01.2025 - Current

Music Therapy Intern

Music To Grow On
01.2025 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Education Services
09.2024 - 12.2024

Production Technician

Elizabethtown College Tempest Theatre
08.2022 - 05.2024

Arts and Crafts Teacher

Beth Tfiloh Camps
06.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy

Elizabethtown College

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