Emilee G.

Smith
521 Columbia Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80525
(907) 250-7957 emileegracesmith@gmail.com

CERTIFICATION
State of Colorado Teaching License, expected May 2019
Endorsement: K-12 Music Education

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education K-12, Colorado State University, Fort Collins,
CO,
Expected May 2019, 3.6 GPA

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher: ​Thompson School District, Loveland, CO, Spring 2019 - Present
● Teach adeptly in diverse classes with students of differing ability,
background and ethnicity
Student Teacher, High School and Elementary Music Education: ​Thompson
Valley High School, and Rice Elementary School, Loveland and Wellington, CO, Jan.
2019 - May 2019
● Planned, carried out, and conducted music education programs, with each
class geared to meet students’ instructional level
● Instructed and communicated with culturally, racially and linguistically
diverse students
● Designed lessons and units with objectives aligned to Common Core State
Standards and National Music Standards
● Adapted lessons and instruction for students with special needs, including
students with Down syndrome and Autism
● Created positive behavior management plan actively engaging students to
limit behavior issues, using variety of techniques to fit situation and child
when challenges arose
● Coached and efficiently taught students individually during Sound of Music
● Built, painted, and repaired set for Sound of Music as well as delegated and
supervised students who were working on set.
Guest Teacher, Choir Intensive: ​Polaris K-12 School, Anchorage, AK, Jan. 2018
● Designed, rehearsed, and carried out two week curriculum for students of
varying ages and abilities
 ● Designed lessons and units with objectives aligned to Common Core State
Standards and National Music Standards
Practica​: Thompson and Poudre School Districts, Loveland and Fort Collins, CO
2015 - 2018
● Planned developmentally appropriate activities equally effectively for weekly
music education classes in elementary, middle and high school settings

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Orientation Leader: ​Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, Summer 2018
● Supervised first year college students and facilitated inclusive discussions
with culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse students
● Developed a sense of community between large groups of students from
varying countries
● Effectively communicated with incoming students and collected information
to meet each student’s needs.
President of Collegiate National Association for Music Education (CNAfME)​:
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 2017-2018
● Planned, organized, and oversaw meetings
● Utilized volunteers and delegated effectively to enhance smooth operations
● Communicated professionally with guest presenters to enhance student
experiences.
● Developed short and long term budget plans

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
● Colorado Music Education Association (CMEA): ​2015 - Present
● National Association for Music Education (NAfME): ​2014 - Present
● American Choir Director Association (ACDA): ​2017 - Present