Aimee Atkinson Email & Phone Number

Boise, Id, Us

• Teach Music Theory Composition, Western Music History, IB Music I and II, Chamber Choir, and Concert Choir.• Developed K-14 curriculum for interdisciplinary course such as Rock, History, Jazz History; being taught throughout the West Ada School District; reshaped state curriculum , i.e., Idaho State Dept. of Education Curriculum Materials Review, 2017-18; Idaho State Dept. of Education State Std Revision Committee, 2015-16• Redesigned the National Standards curriculum and sequence of teaching to focus on the power of music in students’ lives.• Run the largest annual fundraiser, 100% proceeds went to the departments.• Created a music class and curriculum, adaptive Music for Severe Special Needs Middle and High Schoolers; choir and General Music, where social skills goals are met, and empathy fostered.• Developed a mindfulness & self-care curriculum in response to COVID19.• Developed and implemented the Middle School Student Leadership Program and the District wide Middle School Honor Choir.Roles of Leadership:• School Advisory Lead, Victory Middle School, 2020-21• Schoolwide Instructional Model Coordinator, Victory Middle School, 2019-21• Professional Learning Community Lead, Victory Middle School, 2019-21• Professional Development Lead for Middle School Music, West Ada School District, 2017-21• Music Department Chair, Victory Middle School, 2016-21• Arts Department Chair, Victory Middle School, 2016-21• Arts Department Chair, Renaissance High School, 2012-16Trained and Mentored:• "What Student Teachers Need to Succeed," White Paper accepted by National Music Educators Convention, 2020• “Burnout and How to Avoid It,” Presentation at Idaho State Music Educators Conference, 2018• “Applying Common Core in the Music Classroom,” Presentation at All Northwest Music Educators Association Conference, 2015• Mentor to student music teachers

• Taught at 4 schools, grades K-6; total of 1,800 students; Elementary Music Educator, Fort Hall Reservation & School District #25, (2007-12) and Choral Director• Reshaped state curriculum, Total Instructional Alignment (TIA for K-12), 2010-12• Accreditation Committee, Grace Junior & Senior High School, 2010• Taught basic to intermediate music skills through various methods and instruments.• Responsible for all programs and music at school functions and holidays.

• Taught at Century High School, Pocatello, ID & Ephrata High School, Ephrata, WA, (2006-07)• Led a full Choral Department with 6 choirs.• The top groups participated in trips, festivals, and events throughout the year.• Fundraised, facilitated budgets, and created opportunities to raise money for students.• As music director for the musical production at the school-put on full shows, concerts, and recitals with the students.

Master Of Education (Med), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

I studied Education Leadership. Classes included leadership and change strategies, school law, and curriculum development.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Choral/Vocal Education

I studied Music Education at SPU. Classes included music theory, music history, pedagogy, instrument techniques, and classroom strategies.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Vocal Jazz

Activities and Societies: SoundsationAt EdCC, I sang with Soundsation; a world class vocal jazz ensemble. Soundsation travels the United.