Amy Leigh Hughes

228 South Broad Street, Grove City, PA 16127

Telephone: (215) 806-5554 E-mail: amyleigh423@gmail.com
Teaching Credentials
Certification: Pennsylvania Instructional I, Music PK-12; passed all required PRAXIS
exams.
Education
Grove City College, Grove City, PA
January 2013
December 2015
Bachelor of Music in Music Education- December 2015
Concentration: Voice (soprano); GPA: 3.79/4.00 Major GPA: 3.84/4.00
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Highest Honors in Music Education
Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA
2011 May 2012
Music Education: Voice (soprano)
GPA: 3.96/4.0 Honors Program

August

Teaching Experience
Student Teaching
Hillview Elementary School, Grove City, PA
Fall 2015
Constructed sequential pedagogy over 8 weeks for 2 nd through 5th grade
based on Dalcroze eurhythmics and Feierabends Conversational Solfege ear
training method.
Assisted with the audition and rehearsal process for PMEA chorus festival, as
well as a Veterans Day assembly.
Improved classroom management skills through consistency of procedures
and a variety of behavior management techniques.
Exposed to resources to continue in professional development.
Lakeview Middle/High School, Stoneboro, PA
Fall 2015

Planned and led warm-ups, sectionals, and full ensemble rehearsals for 5 th
and 6th grade chorus, 7th and 8th grade chorus, high school choir, and chamber
choir.

Created and taught a unit plan on rhythm to general music classes for 5 th and
6th grade, and a music history/appreciation class for 8 th grade general music.

Established and facilitated formal assessment in the form of exams,

worksheets, and original student compositions
Music Director for New Grace Singers, Grove City College
May
2014- May 2015

Selected and obtained repertoire for the year

Led choir rehearsals once a week and conducted on- and off-campus
performances weekly
Communicated with all on-campus facilitators about group information and
performances
Served as one of four officers of the group, collaborating with the other
officers to plan group events, audition new members, and make decisions
about the group

Musical Experience
Voice Lessons: Susan Kloss (3 years), Diana Borgia-Petro (1 year), Susan Young (2.5
years)
Chapel Choir, Grove City College
Orchestra, Grove City College (percussion, viola)
Opera Workshop, Grove City College
Concert Band, Grove City College (alto saxophone)
Wolverine Marching Band, Grove City College (alto saxophone)
GCC Singers, Grove City College
The Medley Crew, Immaculata University: founded and led an a capella group
In Unison, Immaculata University: a capella group the only freshman accepted
Chorale and Chamber Singers, Immaculata University
Leadership Experience
Day Camp Counselor, Carson Simpson Farm
Summers 2012-2014
Cared for 10-20 children a week, ages 3-8, maintaining a safe, disciplined
environment
Collaborated with other counselors and program leaders to lead organized
activities such as Bible study, crafts, games and music
Improvised fun activities to do in-between programs during open time periods
Art Curator, Grove City College
Spring 2014

Planned a womens art exhibit along with a team of other members, including
designing the layout of the room and organizing the placement of art pieces

Communicated with contributing artists and collected their pieces before the
exhibit
Vacation Bible School, Faith Community Church
Summers 2006-2014

Organized registration forms, mailings, and other paperwork

Planned activities for each night to fit the theme of the week

Supervised children ages 4-12, and led group activities and singing at the
beginning of each night
Emerging Leaders Program, Immaculata University
Spring 2012

Gained leadership skills through discussing issues in leadership, collaborating

with other leaders to form ideas and strategies, and evaluating personal
strengths and weaknesses as a leader

Work Experience
U-swirl Frozen Yogurt, Jenkintown, PA
Fall 2012,
Summers 2013-2014

Initiated food preparation and cleaning of facilities

Invented new flavor and topping combinations to advertise to customers

Attended to the individual needs of customers and conversed with customers

at the register