Megan Paje

Address: 14063 Hawkeye Run Ct. Bristow, VA. 20136

Phone: (540)407-7146
E-mail: megpaje@gmail.com
Website: meganpaje.weebly.com
Education
08/2019- James Madison University
05/2023 Bachelor of Music, Minor in Mathematics
• Concentration: Choral Music Education
• GPA: 3.802
• President’s List (3.9+ GPA) for 5 of 8 and Dean’s List (3.5-3.9 GPA) for 2 of 8 enrolled semesters
o Relevant coursework: MUS 150 Intro to Technology Applications in Music; MUED 271 Music Education:
A Professional Choice; EDUC 300 Foundations of American Education; PSYC 160 Lifespan Human
Development; MUED 273 Music Education: A Professional Practice; LED 420 Content Area Literacy;
MUS 317 Basic Conducting; MUS 318 Intermediate Conducting; MUS 477 Vocal Pedagogy; MUS 441
Vocal Arranging; MUED 206 Instrumental Music Methods for Vocal MUED; MUED 380 Music in the
Elementary School; MUED 372 General Music Practices; MUED 471 School Musical/Jazz/Show Choir;
MUED 376 Choral Music, Materials, and Techniques

08/2015- Patriot High School

06/2019 Advanced High School Diploma
• GPA: 4.25 weighted (Summa Cum Laude)
• Top 5% of graduating class
• Principal’s Honor Roll all four years and Varsity Letter in Academics

Experience
12/2022- Music Instructor, Bach to Rock Bristow
Present Bristow, Virginia
• Teach private and semi-private lessons that cover technique and music theory for piano, guitar, and
voice to students of all ages
• Lead and manage multi-instrument band rehearsals with student groups ranging from 3 to 4 members

01/2022- Orientation Peer Adviser (OPA), JMU Orientation

09/2022 Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Assist first-year students with academic expectations, peer relationships, and personal adjustment to
JMU through small and large group discussions, individual peer conversations, educational sessions, and
positive interactions.
• Serve as peer mentors to first-year students after summer orientation and throughout the 2022-2023
academic year.
• Serve as a supervisor and role model for First yeaR Orientation Guides including assisting in the FROG
recruitment and selection process; communicating with FROGs; training, supervising, and evaluating
FROGs during 1787 Weeks of Welcome; and continuing to mentor FROGs during the 2022- 2023
academic year

08/2021- First yeaR Orientation Guide (FROG), JMU Orientation

05/2022 Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Aid first-year students in developing academic effectiveness, positive peer relationships and personal
adjustment to JMU through small group discussions, individual advisement, and professional
interaction.
• Serve as peer mentors to first-year students throughout the 2021-2022 academic year

06/2020- Independent Math Tutor

08/2020 Bristow, Virginia
• Assisted college students who were enrolled in summer online courses at Northern Virginia Community
College
• Aided with homework as well as quiz and test preparations
• Self-marketed services through social media and word of mouth
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08/2018- Shift Lead, Duck Donuts Bristow

01/2022 Bristow, Virginia
• Developed verbal communication skills through teamwork and customer service
• High-pressure peak hours helped improve abilities to problem-solve and work quickly and efficiently
• Experience at this workplace demonstrates loyalty and perseverance moving from the position of Team
Member to Shift Lead

Leadership Opportunities
08/2022- Special Events Director
Present JMU SafeRides, James Madison University
08/2021- Undergraduate Ensemble Manager
05/2022 The JMU Chorale and The Madison Singers

08/2019- College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) Student Ambassador

05/2021 School of Music, James Madison University

08/2017- President of A Cappella Club

06/2019 Patriot High School
09/2016- President of Ukulele Club
06/2019 Patriot High School

Ensemble Experience
08/2022- The Madison Singers
Present James Madison University
08/2021- The JMU Chorale
05/2022 James Madison University
01/2020- The Treble Chamber Choir (TCC)
05/2021 James Madison University
08/2019- University Chorus – Soprano/Alto
05/2020 James Madison University
2015- All-District Choir
2019 District 9, Virginia

Memberships and Affiliations

2021 - National Association for Music Education
Present (NAfME)
2021 - Virginia Music Educators Association
Present (VMEA)
2019 - American Choral Directors Association
Present (ACDA)

Special Skills
Child Abuse and Neglect Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators; Dyslexia Certification;
CPR/AED/First-Aid Training; Restraint and Seclusion Training; Advanced Keyboard Skills Exam; Keyboard
Proficiency Exam; Ukulele; Guitar; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
References
Dr. Jo-Anne van der Vat-Chromy | Director of Choral Activities | James Madison University
• vanderjx@jmu.edu
Austin Fairley | Assistant Site Director | Bach to Rock Bristow
• aefairley@csmd.edu
Jacob Angelo | Interim Coordinator of Student Staff | James Madison University Orientation
• angelojm@jmu.edu