Current Address: Permanent Address:

215 K Street 12121 Foxpoint Dr.

Dayton, OH 45409 Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: 314.956.5630 Phone: 314.579.4192
E-mail: abigailmsander@gmail.com

Abigail M. Sander

Professional Profile: Creative, organized, detail-oriented, educator seeking a position to teach students in a general music
classroom

EDUCATION
University of Dayton (Dayton, OH) Graduation Date: May 2015
Bachelors of Music, Music Education
Primary instrument: voice
Deans Merit Scholarship
University Honors Program, Deans List
GPA 3.84/4.00
Relevant Course Work Completed:
Child Psychology
Children and Adolescents in Education
Brass Instrument Lab
String Pedagogy
Voice Pedagogy
Instrumental Music Methods

LICENSURE
Praxis I Waived

SKILLS
Voice Studies:
Dawn Partell: January 2006 to August 2011
Alice Hotopp: August 2011 to December 2011
Dr. Linda J. Snyder: January 2012 to May 2013
Andrea Chenoweth Wells: August 2013 to Present

Piano Studies:
Dawn Partell: August 2000 to December 2009
John Benjamin: August 2013 to May 2014

Guitar Studies:
Jim McCutcheon: January 2013 to May 2013

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Excellent leadership skills

Learns new tasks quickly and accurately

Adaptable and flexible in new situations

Past success in working individually and with groups

Proficient with both PC and Apple Computers and in
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Email and Internet
Applications, experience with Microsoft Excel and Access,
and strong keyboarding skills
EXPERIENCE

Student Coordinator of Programs at University of Dayton Dept. of Music January 2012 to Present
Coordinate with students and faculty members to draft and compose programs for music performances presented by the
Department of Music
Self management skills to create calendars and attendance sheets for the department

Swim Coach at Whispering Hills, Creve Coeur, MO Summer 2014
Organized and lead practices and swim meets
Assisted children ages 4 to 18 in improving their swimming technique to prepare for competition




Abigail M. Sander
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Manager
Jewish Community Center, Creve Coeur, MO May 2011 to Present
Jack Rehagen Pool, St. Ann, MO July 2007 to September 2010
Supervise lifeguards and communicate with patrons
CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard certified
Teach children ages six and under the fundamentals of swimming
Responsible for the safety of patrons

Teachers Assistant at Parkway Northeast Middle School in Creve Coeur, MO June 2013
Assisted teacher with lesson planning, organization, and preparation of lessons
Assisted students during lessons

Camp Counselor at Giant Steps, St. Louis, MO Summers 2011, 2012
Worked one-on-one with a child with autism and assisted during classes and activities

FIELD EXPERIENCE

New Horizons Concert Band (Dayton, OH) January 2014-April 2014
Conducted a concert band of community members ages 50 and older
Taught private lessons to members of the band

Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy-Strings Academy (Dayton, OH) January 2014 April 2014
Cooperating teachers-Mrs. Carol Jones and Mrs. Lois Ramey
Prepare after school program lessons for students in 4
th
through 7
th
grade
Assist individual students with their playing technique and music reading skills
Teach music reading lessons and lead rehearsals

Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy (Dayton, OH) September 2013 - November 2013
Cooperating teacher-Mrs. Carol Jones
Assist the teacher during lessons for 1
st
, 4
th
, and 6
th
grade students
Plan and teach mini-lessons for 4
th
and 6
th
grade students

Holy Angels School (Dayton, OH) February 2013 - April 2013
Cooperating teacher-Mrs. Ann Hawthorn
Assist the teacher with lesson and assist students during lessons for 4
th
and 5
th
grade students

COMMUNITY

UD OCMEA (Ohio Collegiate Music Educators Association) January 2013 to Present
Vice President April 2013 to April 2014

Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity April 2012 to Present
Vice President Membership April 2013 to April 2014

Ensembles
World Music Choir January 2013 to May 2013
Early Music Ensemble August 2012 to May 2013
Played viola de gamba
University Chorale August 2011 to Present

Division 1 Womens Rowing Team September 2011 to May 2012