Teacher Resume
Angelina Murray
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Personal Profile
I have extensive experience educating students in music and early English literacy and have worked with students ages 2-56. For my MA dissertation, I focused on cultural inclusion with non-mainstream music students 16-19 years old. I have taught in-person and through online platforms, independently and in groups. Prior jobs have built my skills in education, presentation, finances, administrating and providing organizational support, event coordinating, clerical, non-profit, volunteer, sales, and customer service.
EDUCATION
Master’s in Music Education (Distinction), Kingston University, Sept 2017 - Sept 2018
Modules Studied Include: International Music Ed, Constructing Music in the UK, The Studio Musician, and French
Kingston Upon the Thames, UK
Bachelor of Science (Cum laude) Vocal Performance, University of Evansville, Sept 2008 - Dec 2011
Focused Studies Included: Vocal Pedagogy, Opera, Stage Management, Theatre, Conducting, Piano, and Advanced Music Theory
Evansville, Indiana, USA
Associates of Arts, (Magna Cum Laude) US History and Music Composition, Olympic College, Aug 2006 - June 2008
Bremerton, Washington, USA
Diploma (Honors), North Mason High School, Sept 2004 - June 2008
Belfair, Washington, USA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
S------------, Global Apr. 2017 – Sept. 2017
Voice and Piano Lesson Trader
• Provided personalized lessons in voice, music theory, and piano virtually through Skype and Facebook.
Harmony of Music, Washington and Indiana Mar. 2014 – Sept 2017
Music Instructor, Actor and Director
• Taught voice, basic piano, cello, violin, trombone and music theory to students ages 14-56, often voluntarily.
• Wrote murder mystery dinner show for medieval bed and breakfast, composed music, directed small cast, and acted.
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Sept. 2016 – Mar. 2017
Campus View Childcare Center Substitute Teacher
• Led and assisted in classroom activities, supervised children, documented routines, and administered first aid as needed.
Cook Medical Inc., Bloomington, IN Oct. 2013 – Aug. 2016
Sales Operations Billing and Audits Clerk
• Trained new hires, assisted Sales Reps, processed billings, audited inventory, entered and analyzed data, and placed orders.
• Created training manuals, resolved data discrepancies, assisted accounting in data retrieval, and created efficiency reports.
Invoice Clerk at Cook Medical
• Trained Substitute Invoice Clerks.
• Manually shipped medical products world-wide and filed customs paperwork, creating documents for countries as needed.
CYS Washington Reading Corps, Olympia, WA Sept. 2012 - July 2013
AmeriCorps Literacy Tutor
• Regularly tutored ESL pre-K, individually and in groups, and led class of 12-28 students in up to 10 activities a day.
• Tutored ESL K-12th graders in English at Literacy Events and as a library assistant at various schools and local libraries.
• Led Circle and Story time using music, books and puppets.
• Planned and prepared class curriculum and maintained student files.
• Provided technical, administrative, and clerical assistance to teachers.
• Planned, organized, and executed family literacy events and activities which provided over 462 books to families.
• Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers.
Belfair Community Baptist Church, Belfair, WA Apr. 2012 – Aug. 2012
Nursery Worker
• Planned, prepared and led class curriculum with infants through 11-year-olds.
University of Evansville, Evansville, IN Aug. 2010 – Dec. 2011
Ridgway (Information) Desk Staff
• Provided information and assistance to students and visitors, often using IT.
Technical Skills
Previous positions have made me proficient in applications such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, Logic Pro X, Finale, Sibelius, Avid Pro Tools, Canvas, Blackboard, and utilizing the Internet for information. I have worked with ESL students through AmeriCorps and while obtaining my MA at Kingston University; building my understanding of cultural differences that impact language and learning. I am an efficient communicator with strong oral, and written communication skills. Experienced in event coordinating and directing; my friendly personality and eagerness to serve others will make me an asset to any team.
Volunteer
TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy, Fulham, London, UK June 2018 – July 2018
• Worked with Music Students to create culturally relevant song covers using Logic Pro X and created individualized lesson plans that focused on each student’s goal(s). Focused on learning through culture using the AU Aboriginal 8 Ways Pedagogy.
Robin Hood Primary School, Kingston, London, UK Mar. 2018 – Apr. 2018
• Worked with 3 other student music teachers to instruct 4 (Year 5) students using instruments and voice. Led group activities and reported to Dr. Cynthia Stephens-Himonides. One of the students was IED and often non-verbal.
Smithville Christian Church, Bloomington, IN Jan. 2014 – June 2017
• Served as youth Sunday school teacher and assistant (K-6th grade), puppeteer, and worship team singer and cellist.
Belfair Elementary, Belfair, WA May 2012
• Worked with a legally blind student on vocal breathing techniques.
Half Price Books, Tacoma Public Schools, Belfair Elementary, Habitat for Humanity & Timberland Regional Library
Multiple WA Locations, Sept. 2012 - Jul. 2013
• Assisted in literacy events, book drives, tutoring, as a library assistant, repairing books, organizing offices, cleaning and displaying donated items when my AmeriCorps Service site was closed.
North Mason Bible Church, Belfair, WA Mar. 2006 – Aug. 2008
• Assisted Youth Pastor James Owolabi with administrative tasks, research, sermon prep, small group leadership, sang at outreach events, and was a member of the small ministry group “Students with a Testimony.”
CERTIFICATIONS
Heartsaver CPR AED 01/12/2017 Heartsaver First Aid 02/01/2017
Basic French (Secondary Honors) May 2018 DBS Enhanced Certificate 03/02/2018
Additional Indiana Certifications in Child Care Available Upon Request
REFERENCES
Jemma Bird, Head of Vocational Studies and Music, TBAP 16-19 AA Phone: ------------
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Dr. Cynthia Stephens-Himonides, Music Ed. Lecturer, Kingston Uni. Phone: +44 20 8417 9000
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Dr. Helen Julia Minors, Associate Professor of Music, Kingston Uni. Phone: ------------
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Dr. Jon Truitt, Dir. of Opera/Ass. Professor of Voice, Ball State Uni. Phone: ------------ ------------
Kyle Crafton, Youth Minister, Smithville Christian Church Phone: ------------
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Scott Todd, Sales Ops Manager, Cook Medical Inc. Phone: ------------ x156752
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Angelina Murray
------------ (C) – E-Mail: ------------
LinkedIn URL: ------------/in/angelina-murray-5b699678
Personal Profile
I have extensive experience educating students in music and early English literacy and have worked with students ages 2-56. For my MA dissertation, I focused on cultural inclusion with non-mainstream music students 16-19 years old. I have taught in-person and through online platforms, independently and in groups. Prior jobs have built my skills in education, presentation, finances, administrating and providing organizational support, event coordinating, clerical, non-profit, volunteer, sales, and customer service.
EDUCATION
Master’s in Music Education (Distinction), Kingston University, Sept 2017 - Sept 2018
Modules Studied Include: International Music Ed, Constructing Music in the UK, The Studio Musician, and French
Kingston Upon the Thames, UK
Bachelor of Science (Cum laude) Vocal Performance, University of Evansville, Sept 2008 - Dec 2011
Focused Studies Included: Vocal Pedagogy, Opera, Stage Management, Theatre, Conducting, Piano, and Advanced Music Theory
Evansville, Indiana, USA
Associates of Arts, (Magna Cum Laude) US History and Music Composition, Olympic College, Aug 2006 - June 2008
Bremerton, Washington, USA
Diploma (Honors), North Mason High School, Sept 2004 - June 2008
Belfair, Washington, USA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
S------------, Global Apr. 2017 – Sept. 2017
Voice and Piano Lesson Trader
• Provided personalized lessons in voice, music theory, and piano virtually through Skype and Facebook.
Harmony of Music, Washington and Indiana Mar. 2014 – Sept 2017
Music Instructor, Actor and Director
• Taught voice, basic piano, cello, violin, trombone and music theory to students ages 14-56, often voluntarily.
• Wrote murder mystery dinner show for medieval bed and breakfast, composed music, directed small cast, and acted.
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Sept. 2016 – Mar. 2017
Campus View Childcare Center Substitute Teacher
• Led and assisted in classroom activities, supervised children, documented routines, and administered first aid as needed.
Cook Medical Inc., Bloomington, IN Oct. 2013 – Aug. 2016
Sales Operations Billing and Audits Clerk
• Trained new hires, assisted Sales Reps, processed billings, audited inventory, entered and analyzed data, and placed orders.
• Created training manuals, resolved data discrepancies, assisted accounting in data retrieval, and created efficiency reports.
Invoice Clerk at Cook Medical
• Trained Substitute Invoice Clerks.
• Manually shipped medical products world-wide and filed customs paperwork, creating documents for countries as needed.
CYS Washington Reading Corps, Olympia, WA Sept. 2012 - July 2013
AmeriCorps Literacy Tutor
• Regularly tutored ESL pre-K, individually and in groups, and led class of 12-28 students in up to 10 activities a day.
• Tutored ESL K-12th graders in English at Literacy Events and as a library assistant at various schools and local libraries.
• Led Circle and Story time using music, books and puppets.
• Planned and prepared class curriculum and maintained student files.
• Provided technical, administrative, and clerical assistance to teachers.
• Planned, organized, and executed family literacy events and activities which provided over 462 books to families.
• Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers.
Belfair Community Baptist Church, Belfair, WA Apr. 2012 – Aug. 2012
Nursery Worker
• Planned, prepared and led class curriculum with infants through 11-year-olds.
University of Evansville, Evansville, IN Aug. 2010 – Dec. 2011
Ridgway (Information) Desk Staff
• Provided information and assistance to students and visitors, often using IT.
Technical Skills
Previous positions have made me proficient in applications such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, Logic Pro X, Finale, Sibelius, Avid Pro Tools, Canvas, Blackboard, and utilizing the Internet for information. I have worked with ESL students through AmeriCorps and while obtaining my MA at Kingston University; building my understanding of cultural differences that impact language and learning. I am an efficient communicator with strong oral, and written communication skills. Experienced in event coordinating and directing; my friendly personality and eagerness to serve others will make me an asset to any team.
Volunteer
TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy, Fulham, London, UK June 2018 – July 2018
• Worked with Music Students to create culturally relevant song covers using Logic Pro X and created individualized lesson plans that focused on each student’s goal(s). Focused on learning through culture using the AU Aboriginal 8 Ways Pedagogy.
Robin Hood Primary School, Kingston, London, UK Mar. 2018 – Apr. 2018
• Worked with 3 other student music teachers to instruct 4 (Year 5) students using instruments and voice. Led group activities and reported to Dr. Cynthia Stephens-Himonides. One of the students was IED and often non-verbal.
Smithville Christian Church, Bloomington, IN Jan. 2014 – June 2017
• Served as youth Sunday school teacher and assistant (K-6th grade), puppeteer, and worship team singer and cellist.
Belfair Elementary, Belfair, WA May 2012
• Worked with a legally blind student on vocal breathing techniques.
Half Price Books, Tacoma Public Schools, Belfair Elementary, Habitat for Humanity & Timberland Regional Library
Multiple WA Locations, Sept. 2012 - Jul. 2013
• Assisted in literacy events, book drives, tutoring, as a library assistant, repairing books, organizing offices, cleaning and displaying donated items when my AmeriCorps Service site was closed.
North Mason Bible Church, Belfair, WA Mar. 2006 – Aug. 2008
• Assisted Youth Pastor James Owolabi with administrative tasks, research, sermon prep, small group leadership, sang at outreach events, and was a member of the small ministry group “Students with a Testimony.”
CERTIFICATIONS
Heartsaver CPR AED 01/12/2017 Heartsaver First Aid 02/01/2017
Basic French (Secondary Honors) May 2018 DBS Enhanced Certificate 03/02/2018
Additional Indiana Certifications in Child Care Available Upon Request
REFERENCES
Jemma Bird, Head of Vocational Studies and Music, TBAP 16-19 AA Phone: ------------
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Dr. Cynthia Stephens-Himonides, Music Ed. Lecturer, Kingston Uni. Phone: +44 20 8417 9000
------------
Dr. Helen Julia Minors, Associate Professor of Music, Kingston Uni. Phone: ------------
------------
Dr. Jon Truitt, Dir. of Opera/Ass. Professor of Voice, Ball State Uni. Phone: ------------ ------------
Kyle Crafton, Youth Minister, Smithville Christian Church Phone: ------------
------------
Scott Todd, Sales Ops Manager, Cook Medical Inc. Phone: ------------ x156752
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