Experience
Assistant Head of Middle School, Middle School Dean of Students, Music Teacher
Norwood School
2018 – Present
Manage all aspects of student life in the middle school; manage student behavior and discipline; collect data on student behavior and make procedure recommendations to head of middle school and head of school; build and develop middle school schedule; maintain accurate data in student information system; manage and communicate student arrival, dismissal, and lunch procedures; program messages and speakers for daily chapels and assemblies; develop and teach a life skills curriculum in collaboration with middle school counselor; plan and manage yearly Intersession- a week of experiential learning for seventh and eighth graders; schedule and manage teacher duties and shared responsibilities; develop and manage a service learning program in the middle school; co-lead LGBTQ+ affinity group for seventh and eighth graders; counsel eighth graders and their families in the high school placement process; develop and manage a choral/handbell curriculum for students in grades 5-8 tailored to the school’s unique size and culture; plan and prepare ensembles for three on campus performances throughout the year
Vocal and Instrumental Music Teacher & Assistant Scheduler
Edmund Burke School
2015 – 2018
Develop and manage a choral/vocal curriculum for students in grades 6-12 tailored to the school’s unique size and culture; teach 9th and 10th grade instrumental music; music direct winter musical; advise middle school students; lead the LGBTQ+ affinity group; in coordination with head scheduler build and manage a seven day rotating schedule; counsel students on course selection and help them manage their credits
Music Director and Conductor
Loudoun Chorale
2016 – Present
Rehearse and conduct a community choir of 150 volunteer singers in two concerts a year; create two diverse programs one of which is a major work with orchestra; coordinate a volunteer board of directors; manage the financial health of the organization
Adult and Children’s Choir Director
Bethesda United Methodist Church
2015 – Present
In coordination with the music director, select music for weekly worship services; prepare volunteer choir for weekly performance in worship; develop and grow a children’s choir that performs regularly in worship services
Education
Master of Music, Choral Conducting
Westminster Choir College of Rider University
2015
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance and Music History
Baldwin Wallace University
2013