Heather Walls

heathermwalls6@gmail.com
1645 Axial Drive, Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 231-0335
SUMMARY
I am an experienced leader and work well with people of all ages. I am also friendly and good at planning activities. I have a
good background in music theory and history and experience teaching and performing music. I also have extensive experience
working with children. Special skills include: hard worker, good listener, organized and a good problem solver.
EDUCATION
Chadron State College, Chadron, NE
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, GPA: 3.852

August 2012-May 2016 (anticipated)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher --Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
Taught grades K-5 in an elementary general music classroom and high school choir
Helped prepare for concerts
Designed lessons and activities for each grade level
Gymnastics Coach--City of Loveland, Loveland, CO
Taught children ages 6 months to 16 years basic gymnastics skills
Evaluated students every four weeks on skills learned
Church Sunday School Music Teacher--Trinity United Methodist Church, Loveland, CO
Vacation Bible School Teacher--Trinity United Methodist Church, Loveland, CO
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Food Service Worker--Eagle Grille, Chadron State College, Chadron, NE
Food preparation and customer service
Retail Worker --Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone, SD
Cashier and floor worker

January 2016-May 2016

2011- 2014

2010-2012
2006-2013
August 2012-December 2015
June 2014-August 2015

Nanny--Loveland, CO
May 2013-August 2013
Cared for an eight-year-old boy and ten-year-old girl for four, eight-hour days each week
Planned activities, drove the children to extracurricular activities, provided lunch and snacks
Tutored the children in summer schoolwork
ACTIVITIES
Chadron State College Concert and Womens Ensemble Choirs (7 semesters)
Soprano section leader (Fall 2014-Fall 2015)
Chadron State College Wind Symphony and Eagle Band (3 semesters)
Small Vocal Ensembles at Chadron State College
Chadron State College Madrigal Dinners (2012 and 2014)
Sang at the Mount Rushmore Staff Talent Show (2014)
2012 Midwest Kodaly Music Educators Convention
2013 National Association of Teachers of Singing Regional Competition
Nebraska Music Educators Convention (2012, 2013, 2014 (performed solo), and 2015)
Trinity United Methodist Church Choir (2009-present)
Soloist--Trinity United Methodist Church
Volunteer work (Chadron State College Big Event, 2013 and 2014)
Master Class by Brian Leeper
Night of Country Swing Club
Cookie Plate Ministry--Trinity United Methodist Church
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Chadron National Association for Music Educators (NAfME) Student Chapter