4507 Spring Hill Avenue

South Charleston, WV 25309

awhitener@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
(304) 437-5887 | twitter.com/MissAlliSue

ALLISON WHITENER

OBJECTIVE I am a vocal music educator, passionate about integrating technology in music, dance, and
theatre. Possessing many years of experience in choreography and vocal music, I hope to create
a dynamic and fun interdisciplinary experience for my students.

PROFESSIONAL APPLE VANGUARD COHORT 5

DEVELOPMENT • June 12 – 15, 2018
• Working towards implementing technology in student learning and
showing colleagues how to fully develop technology skills
CODE.ORG TRAINING AT TEACHERCON
• June 17 – 22, 2018
• Training to teach CS Discoveries (6th – 10th Grade Computer Science)

SKILLS Fundraising
• Doubled the amount of funds in choral music account at East Bank
Middle School
Recruitment
• Increased enrollment in choral programs significantly between the
2017-2018 school year and 2018-2019 school year
Technology
• Currently pursuing Master’s degree in Instructional Technology and
implement that knowledge heavily in the classroom
Communication
• Working with the band director at the school to create joint
performances and providing more opportunities for students

WORK HISTORY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MELODIC FUSION SHOW CHOIR, BELLE, WV

September 2017 – Present
• Review choreography with students
• Lead small group rehearsals and adjust choreography with each group
• Critique full group performance
• Assist with any problems at Fusion Fest
 CHORAL AND GENERAL MUSIC TEACHER, EAST BANK MIDDLE SCHOOL, EAST BANK, WV
May 2017 – Present
• Teach choral music and general music to each grade level
• Prepare students for at least two concerts per school year
• Direct students in full length musical and organize props, costumes,
and set pieces
• Organize all fundraising opportunities and collect and deposit money
LONG TERM ITINERANT MUSIC SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS,
CHARLESTON, WV
February 2017 – May 2017
• Visit Grandview Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School,
and Pratt Elementary School each week
• Teach all grade levels (Pre-K through 5th grade) about music theory
and history
• Prepare students for an end of the year concert
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS, CHARLESTON, WV
December 2016 – February 2017
GOLF SIMULATION SPECIALIST, LITTLE CREEK GOLF COURSE, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV
May 2015 – October 2016
• Troubleshoot errors and assist customers on golf simulation machine
• Accept money for goods and give change
• Cook hotdogs and pork barbecue sandwiches
• Assist all golf players on the course

EDUCATION M.A. IN EDUCATION, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV, IN PROGRESS

• Emphasis in Instructional Technology and Learning
• 3.5 GPA
• Member of the Golden Key National Honor Society

B.A. IN EDUCATION, CONCORD UNIVERSITY, ATHENS, WV, 2016

• Teaching Field: Music Pre-K Through Adult
• 3.60 GPA
• Alto Section Leader in Concord Collegiate Singers
• Soloist in Conchords small acapella ensemble
• Member of Golden Key Honor Society
• President of Concord’s chapter of NAFME
• Secretary and executive board of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority

B.A. IN INTERDISICPLINARY STUDIES, CONCORD UNIVERSITY, ATHENS, WV, 2016

• Emphases: Music Performance and Business Administration

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