Eve

Thomas
1218 23rd Street, Apt. 94, Des Moines, IA 50311
eve.thomas@drake.edu w (636) 734-3536

Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa May 2017
Bachelor of Music in Music Education GPA: 3.99/4.00
Choral Music Education Emphasis
Endorsements: K-12 General, Vocal, and Instrumental Music


Teaching Experience
Childrens Church Choir Director September 2016 present
West Des Moines United Methodist Church, West Des Moines, IA
Introduce children in grades 1-3 to age appropriate songs, games, and activities each week
Differentiate lessons to accommodate children of varying ages and abilities
Prepare students to perform twice a semester during a church service
Work to cultivate a love and excitement for music within the choir

Intern with Heartland Youth Choir, Des Moines, IA September 2016 present
Work with Cantemus, an ensemble of middle school students, once a week
Lead warm-ups and rehearse with smaller groups of students in sectionals
Select a new song to teach the choir and conduct at each concert


Student Teaching Experience
Elementary School Music Student Teacher March 2017 May 2017
Timber Ridge Elementary School, Johnston Community School District, Johnston, IA
Teach and assist with first through fifth grade general music classes
Create lesson plans and use teaching strategies that scaffold instruction to address the
needs of all students in the classroom
Scheduled to lead a couple songs at the first and second grade concert in April

Middle School Choir Student Teacher January 2017 March 2017
Prairieview School, Waukee Community School District, Waukee, IA
Teach and assist with the eighth grade treble and mixed choirs
Lead small group voice lessons, providing differentiated instruction to students of varying
ability levels
Scheduled to conduct a piece at April choral concert


Practicum Experience Spring 2014 Fall 2016
100+ hours of observation and teaching at various Des Moines schools, including:
Valley-Southwoods Freshman High School, West Des Moines Community School District
Heather Nail, Supervising Teacher Spring 2014
Timber Ridge Elementary School, Johnston Community School District
Sandy Miller, Supervising Teacher Fall 2014
Monroe Elementary, Des Moines Public Schools
Patty Trump, Supervising Teacher Fall 2015
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Related Experience
Executive Council Positions in Drakes Student Chapter of the National Fall 2014 - present
Association for Music Educators (NAfME)
Coordinate and lead a community outreach program, Musical Pen Pals, to connect Drakes
music education students with music classes in Des Moines area elementary schools
Synthesize ideas of chapter members and officers to choose meeting topics and plan
valuable professional development opportunities

Alto Section Leader in Drake Choir and Chamber Choir Fall 2015 Fall 2016
Created mini lesson plans to teach or refine excerpts of music with the alto section
Used informal assessment while teaching to gauge how many members achieved the
sectional goal and adjusted lesson plan accordingly

Program Assistant in the Drake University Music Office Fall 2014 Fall 2016
Responsible for editing and printing programs for all Drake University music events that
occur on campus
Created a new program template to accompany updated program design
Assisted with prospective student audition days

Math and Science Tutor Fall 2011 Spring 2013
Worked one on one with ninth grade students on algebra and biology
Taught students strategies to tackle difficult questions and equations
Helped students develop quality study habits and problem-solving skills


Leadership and Honors
2017 Outstanding Senior Drake University Department of Music (March 2017)
Iowa Student Representative in the Collegiate Honor Choir for the American Choral
Directors Associations National Conference in Minneapolis, MN (March 2017)
Presser Scholar Drake University Department of Music (2016-2017)
National Association for Music Educators Drake Student Chapter
o President (2016-2017)
o Vice President (2015-2016)
o Treasurer (2014-2015)
American Choral Directors Association Drake Student Chapter
o Vice President (2016)
Student Music Advisory Committee Member Drake Department of Music
o Represented peers at committee meetings (2014-2016)
Alan Lehl Memorial Scholarship recipient (2014 - present)