Kyleigh Kutz

158 Leisters Church Rd. Westminster, MD 21157

(717) 339-8874 | kutzk19@gmail.com | https://musicwithmisskutz.weebly.com/

Creative and perceptive music educator with accomplishments in curriculum development, structured
multisensory learning, and organization of musical opportunities. Extensive and diverse performance experience
in concert band, choir, theater, and piano accompaniment with a focus on vocal music and exploring the
intersection of music and language. Specialize in working with special education and language processing
challenged students.

Teaching Experience
Music Teacher • The Legacy School • Sykesville, MD 2022 - Current
- Developed a two-year curriculum where there was none previously for students in grades 1 - 8 with
challenges processing language
- Expanded students’ previous musical experience with singing, world instruments, music notation, and
classroom instruments
- Incorporated multisensory learning opportunities and planning for all students using an eclectic
approach consisting of Feierabend, Kodály, and Orff music teaching methods
- Organized and successfully executed Christmas caroling club and choir club
- Created a safe, visually stimulating classroom environment with structured routines to support learning
- Encouraged musical exploration, movement, composition, and creativity while providing opportunities
for students to share their personal musical interests
- Encouraged cross curricular learning by working closely with the history and art departments
- Implemented rewards and behavior systems to promote growth and improvement where behavior issues
previously existed

Reading Tutor • The Legacy School • Sykesville, MD 2022 - Current

- Created individualized book study and study skill curriculum for students in grades 7 - 8
- Implemented the Orton-Gillingham multisensory learning approach with direct, explicit instruction and
cumulative review
- Supported student self-advocacy habits by encouraging communication with teachers and other trusted
adults
- Supported student decoding, encoding, working memory, and literacy skills via focus on main idea,
detail recollection, and inference development

Student Teacher • Central Columbia School District • Bloomsburg, PA 2021

- Directed rehearsals for 5 - 6 grade and 7 - 8 grade choirs
- Instructed K - 6 general music, life skills, emotional and autistic support music classes
- Rehearsed, conducted, and accompanied holiday concerts at middle and elementary levels

Volunteer Virtual Music Instructor • Sinamune • Quito, Ecuador 2021

- Created curriculum and instructed 8 presentations on musical genres
- Translated and presented lessons in Spanish via the Zoom platform

Private Lesson Instructor • Susquehanna University Music Prep Program 2019 - 2022
- Instructed individual voice and piano lessons to students ages 13 - 28
- Adapted to virtual teaching via Zoom during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Education
Bachelor of Music Education • Arts Administration Minor May 2022
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Primary Instrument, Voice
Secondary Instrument, Piano

Certifications & Trainings

Pennsylvania PK - 12 Music Education Certification June 2022
Maryland PK - 12 Music Education Certification August 2023
Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Structured Literacy June 2023

Professional Memberships
National Association for Music Educators 2023 - Current
Maryland Music Educators Association 2023 - Current
Sigma Alpha Iota Professional Music Fraternity 2019 - 2022
- Treasurer, Sigma Omega Chapter (2020 - 2021)
National Association for Music Educators Collegiate 2018 - 2022
- Secretary, Susquehanna University Chapter (2020 - 2021)
National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) 2020 - 2022

Performance Experience
Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County • Westminster, MD 2022 - Current
- Performer and acting Recruitment Chair
Susquehanna University Choir • Selinsgrove, PA 2019 - 2022
- Performed in ensemble choir tours, 2020 and 2022
Junior Recital • Susquehanna University April 2021
- Performed works by Hugo Wolf, Claude Debussy, and Lee Hoiby
Church Accompanist 2014 - 2022
- Pianist and vocalist at Chapel Hill Church of God • York Springs, PA
- Pianist, Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church • New Berlin, PA
Mountainside Baroque Ensemble • Cumberland, MD 2019 - 2020
- Performer and scholarship student

Skills
Primary and Proficient Instruments
- Voice, piano, and saxophone
Language Study
- Spanish and German
Administration
- Marketing, bookkeeping, basic accounting, events management

References - Available upon request