Leigh Anne Macquarrie

321 Leyden Street Decatur, Georgia 30030

lamacquarrie@gmail.com
404.695.7044

o b ject iv e

ed ucat i o n

I am a motivated and accomplished professional with a

range of experience in music education and instructional
technology. In addition, I am particularly proficient in
satisfying the music curriculum while also creating a fun
and welcoming environment for children. My goal is to
attain a position as a music educator in the Atlanta
metropolitan area.

December, 2013
University of West Georgia, Carrolton, GA
Ed.S. in Instructional Technology

a c com plish m en t s

May, 2005
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
B.M. in Music Education

Completed Orff Schulwerk Level II certification

Trained and proficient on Interactive white-boards
Incorporated media and technology into lessons by creating
an instructional website, videos, comic-strips, and interactive
learning modules
Planned and organized International Night, which was the
most attended school event for three consecutive years
Developed lessons that infused interdisciplinary activities,
differentiated instruction, and higher-order thinking skills
Sponsored after-school performing groups that performed
throughout the community
Developed and implemented Recorder incentive program
and taught guitar-based course
Served as grade-level chair on the Leadership team
Earned a 4.0 grade point average in M.Ed. and Ed.S.studies
Conducted staff training on website development
Honored as a Teacher of the Year finalist
Completed Project Based Learning teacher training through
the Buck Institute

May, 2009
University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL
M.Ed. in School Counseling

t eachi ng ex p er i ence

2009Present
Music Specialist
Fulton County Schools, Ison Springs Elementary
Sandy Springs, GA
20062009
Music Specialist
Fulton County Schools, High Point Elementary
Sandy Springs, GA
20052006
Choral Director
Houston County Board of Education, Perry Middle School
Perry, GA

m e mber sh ips

Georgia Music Educators Association

American Orff-Schulwerk Association
v o lu n t eer wor k

Skateraid Cancer Benefit

Wholesome Wave Chef Potluck at Serenbe
The Giving Kitchen

o t her ex p er i ence

20092014
Sales Representative
Squash Blossom Boutique
Decatur, GA

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