Choral Director

• May 2018 - Present

Music Specialist

• Jun 2014 - May 2018

- Taught music including basic theory, instrumental, and vocal skills to 400 students per week from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Classes averaged 14 to 30 students. - Developed and implemented lessons that accommodated multiple intelligences, aligned with the curriculum and state standards, and provided differentiated instruction. - Instilled a sense of music appreciation and encouraged students to expand their interests - Implemented daily routines and procedures to ensure good classroom management for the safety and well-being of students. - Classroom experience included instructing children with special needs and IEPs. - Organized and chaperoned field trips to musical events and honor choirs. - Implemented multiple forms of assessment, including SLO testing, observation with anecdotal notes, short answer, projects, and performance-based tasks. - Incorporated multiple resources to reach all learning styles, including websites, interactive lessons, manipulatives, hands-on experimentation, and center-based learning. - Directed a 30+ student chorus comprised of auditioned 4th and 5th graders at events including: Fall concert, Christmas concert, Large Group Performance Evaluation, and Spring concert. Show less

Candidate Teaching

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

- Conducted Candidate Teaching at Gordon Central High School in Gordon County, under the supervision and guidance of Collaborating Teacher Dr. Kim Watters.- Taught and conducted choral music including theory, history, and vocal skills to 100 students in the choral department at various skill levels and abilities- Conducted the GMEA All-State chorus audition preparation process, including aural skills, error detection skills, sight-singing examples, scales, solo, and a mock audition- Assisted with extracurricular activities, including: Tonal Combustion, One-Act Play Competition, Literary Team, Santa Girls, Dream Bigger Vocal Studio, etc.- Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans- Implemented daily routines and procedures to ensure good classroom management for the safety and well-being of students- Classroom experience included instructing children with special needs and IEPs Show less

Resident Assistant

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

- Provided paraprofessional advising to up to 35 undergraduate students in two distinct residential environments. - Assisted 15 freshmen women with their first year transition. - Developed and conducted programs on diversity, chemical abuse, personal development, relationships, security, and academic performance. - Managed administrative tasks including room condition reports, maintenance requests, incident reports, and the room change process. - Enforced college policy. - Attended leadership and regular staff development meetings. - Responsible for the safety and security of the building on duty nights. Show less