KELL

MUSIC EDUCATOR
KELLY
[email protected]

WILDERMUTH 404-984-9696
1224 Prince St. Apt 2
Alexandria, VA 22314
KELLY WILDERMUTH
1224 Prince St Apt 2 Alexandria, VA 22314 | 404-984-9696 | [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Professional educator with two years of satisfactory teaching experience in the state of
Georgia during a global pandemic. 2020 Summa Cum Laude Graduate of Stetson University
with a Bachelor of Music Education degree. Licensed professional educator in the states of
FL, GA, and MD. Extensive training and experience as a music educator, vocalist, and
pianist. Leadership experience throughout undergraduate school. Motivated and
professional with friendly demeanor and hard-working nature. Experience in choral
conducting and music administration. Also, proficient cashier and server experience in
hectic, fast-paced environments.

SKILLS
• Trained Music Educator with two • Conducting skills with collegiate
years teaching experience training and experience
• Soprano Vocalist with four years of • Time management skills
collegiate training
• Professional and ethical
• Pianist with ten years of local
• Dependable and Hard-working
training
• Respectful and Dedicated
• Multi-tasking ability
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Classroom Management skills

EDUCATION/TRAINING
• July 2020 Professional Teaching Certification in Florida and Georgia
• Jan 2022 Professional Teaching Certification in Maryland
• Aug 2016-May 2020 Bachelor of Music Education with a Minor in International Studies
from Stetson University Summa Cum Laude
• Jan 2020-April 2020 Senior Intern at Seabreeze High School under Julia Hood
• Aug 2016-May 2020 Training under Jane Christeson at Stetson University as a Vocal
Music Education major
• Jan 2020 Florida Music Educator’s Association Conference in Tampa, FL
• Feb 2019 American Choral Director’s Association Conference in Kansas City, MO
• Jan 2018 Florida Music Educator’s Association Conference in Tampa, FL
• May 2016 Honor Graduate of Starr’s Mill High School Fayetteville, GA
• Aug 2008-May 2016 Choir Training through Primary and Secondary school including GA
All-State, District Honor Choir, etc.
• Aug 2006-May 2016 Piano Lessons from with Jennifer Anne-Creekmore and Steve
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EXPERIENCE
Aug 2020-May 2022 Music Teacher, Livsey Elementary, DeKalb County School District, GA
• Provide quality instruction and implement the curriculum
• Establish, foster, facilitate, and maintain a safe and secure
classroom environment conducive to learning
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of instructional strategies
that promote engagement within the music curriculum
• Possess a strong commitment to professional development and
maintain knowledge of current best practices in the field
• Work collaboratively with team members and possess excellent
written and verbal communication skills
• Teach grade relevant subject matter and prepare lesson plans,
instructional aids, and supplemental teaching materials
• Assess, document, and prepare reports tracking achievement
progress, grades, and classroom performance
• Attend professional learning/development sessions

Jan 2020-May 2020 Senior Intern, Seabreeze High School, Ormond Beach, Florida
• Served as an intern teacher at Seabreeze High School under the
direction of Julia Hood
• Taught lessons and conducted rehearsals daily
• Differentiated instruction
• Helped plan and facilitate choir events such as Solo/Ensemble,
MPA, Carnegie Hall trip, Spring Concert
• Implemented curriculum changes in keyboarding classes

Jan 2019-April 2020 Music Admissions Assistant, Stetson University, Deland, Florida
• Worked in the Admissions Office in the School of Music at
Stetson University assisting prospective students in the
application and audition processes
• Served as the head of the Music Admissions department in
absence of a Music Admissions Recruiter Aug-Oct 2019
• Helped organize admissions events and spoke with parents and
students visiting campus
• Organized audition days, financial planning meetings, and
shadow days for prospective students
• Facilitated, planned, and organized Hi-Notes Shadow days for
prospective students

Jan 2019-Mar 2019 Interim Choir Director, First Presbyterian Church, Deland, Florida
and Feb 2020 • Served as choir director at First Presbyterian Church in Deland,
Florida while the Music Director was on temporary leave
• Ran weekly rehearsals and conducted anthems at weekly
church services
• Developed positive, healthy relationships with choir members
of wide variety of ages and abilities through the study of music
and singing

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Aug 2018-May 2019 Concert Choir Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer, Stetson University,
Deland, Florida
• Served as a student leader of the top performing choir at
Stetson University
• Took attendance at every choir event and ran choir treasury
• Helped plan and facilitate Spring Tour of 2019

Aug 2019-May 2020

American Choral Director’s Association Stetson Chapter, President,
Stetson University, Deland, Florida
• Served as student leader of the student chapter of ACDA at
Stetson
• Planned and facilitated all ACDA meetings and chapter events
• Coordinated with faculty sponsors to plan and facilitate the
annual Choral Festival.

Section Leader of First Presbyterian Church Cancel Choir, Deland,

Aug 2017-April 2020
Florida
• Sang as a member of the choir during rehearsals as well as
Sunday services and special events
• Performed solos at early morning services in addition to
worship service with the choir

Aug 2015-Dec 2019 Server/Cashier at Johnny’s Pizza, Peachtree City, Georgia

• Received customer payments
• Waited on customers at the bar
• Answered phones
• Ran food to tables and throughout the restaurant
• Bussed tables and completed side work
• Greeted customers promptly
• Served customers throughout the restaurant throughout their
dining experience

Aug 2013-May 2016 Piano Teacher, Self-Employed, Home Studio

• Taught four young students ages 6-14 piano lessons over the
course of three years while in high school
• Guided students in improving their piano and musicianship
skills
• One-on-one instruction to elementary school age children
• Developed positive, healthy relationships with young students
through the study of music and the piano

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HONORS/ACCOLADES
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stetson University May 2020
• Doris William Davis & William McClure Davis Endowed Scholarship Recipient
• Conducted during Stetson University Concert Choir Spring Tour 2019 – included performance
venues in Florida and Georgia, as well as performance in Lee Chapel at Stetson University
• Outstanding Senior in Music Education Award Recipient
• Member of the Beta Gamma chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society
• Member of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
• William Duckwitz Talent Scholarship and Georgia Zell Miller Scholarship Recipient
• Georgia Governor’s Honors Program Participant
• Salutatorian of the Class of 2016 – Starr’s Mill High School Fayetteville, GA

REFERENCES
Shawna Pickett, Principal at Livsey Elementary School, Tucker, GA, 678-874-3302
[email protected]
Jane Christeson, Music Director at First Presbyterian Church of Deland and
Tenured Vocal Faculty at Stetson University, [email protected], 386-212-0423
Julia Hood, Choir Director at Seabreeze High School, [email protected], 386-299-1961
Dr. Gregory LeFils, Professor of Music Education at Stetson University, [email protected],
386-801-4029
Dr. Timothy Peter, Dean of the School of Music at Stetson University, [email protected],
563-379-4804

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