ABBIGAYLE M.

QUINN
Aberdeen, SD | Cell: (605) 252-8877 | abbi.quinn@wolves.northern.edu
Education
Northern State University – Aberdeen, SD Expected Graduation: May 2022
Major: Music Education (Vocal & Instrumental)
GPA: 3.92/4.0, 7-Semester Dean’s List, Music in Excellence Scholarship

Teaching Experience
Student Teaching Spring 2022 - Present
Simmons Middle School & O.M. Tiffany Elementary, Aberdeen, SD
§ Assist directors in middle and high school level show choir productions and rehearsals
§ Conduct four sections of 7th grade and 8th grade choir, three to four sections of K-6th grade general music
Supplemental Instructor Fall 2020 - Present
Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
§ Lead weekly review and individualized tutoring sessions for Music Theory III & IV and Music History I & II
§ Compile and create materials and lesson plans intended for reviewal of core curriculum topics
Pre-Student Teaching Experience Spring 2021
Central High School, Aberdeen, SD
§ Conducted and co-taught a range of ensembles, including upper level auditioned vocal groups
§ Observed show choir, keyboarding (piano), and special education music course
Pre-Student Teaching Experience Fall 2020
Aberdeen Catholic School System, Aberdeen, SD
§ Shadowed K-12 Vocal Teacher, worked in a wide array of classroom environments across the district
§ Designed and implemented elementary general music lessons, using my knowledge of music theorists

Related Work Experience

Resident Assistant August 2020 - May 2021
Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
§ Knew, abided by, and enforced all rules, regulations, and policies of the residence halls
§ Designed programming intended to meet the needs of residents on the floor
§ Created a welcoming and safe environment, where the concerns of all students are understood and addressed
Head Instructor Summer - Winter 2019 (Seasonal)
Faulkton Area Out of School Program, Faulkton, SD
§ Established a safe environment for after-school and summer childcare through diligent monitoring and interaction
§ Created and implemented lesson plans and activities, such as enrichment activities (cooking, arts, and sports)
§ Developed cross functional skills through intentional communication with parents, students, and co-workers
Camp Counselor
Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota, Waubay, SD Summer 2018 (Seasonal)
§ Planned and administered various camp programming, including outdoor skills and activities
§ Held a lead counselor position for music camp, producing a successful choreographed musical in a week
§ Worked individually with campers ranging from 1st grade to 9th grade on social-emotional learning skills

Activities
Positions: NSU Honors Program Head Peer Mentor, Sigma Alpha Iota (Music Fraternity) Chapter Secretary & Treasurer
NSU Music Ensembles: Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Early Music Ensemble, Opera
High School Accolades: 5-Year SD All-State Chorus, SD Senior Honor Choir, 4-Time State Oral Interpretation Superior

Volunteer
Arise Church Worship Team, Arise Church “Rise-Up Kids” Children’s Ministry, The Letter Project