Ashley Zima Email & Phone Number

South Elgin, IL, US

• Construct and execute lesson plans for K-5 general music students which include singing, movement, and playing instruments
• Design and implement units for kindergarten students focusing on high & low, matching pitch, and same & different
• Foster strong relationships with students and staff to improve the classroom and school environment
• Organize and help lead concerts for grades 1-5 with cooperating teacher
• Support students with diverse needs such as English language learners and students with IEPs in the music classroom

Naperville, Illinois, United States

• Engage with customers on the sales floor to provide quality customer service
• Communicate fellow associates and managers effectively to foster a healthy work environment
• Undertook managerial duties such as closing the store, balancing registers, and monitoring customer interactions

• Assisted cooperating teacher in classroom and choral rehearsal tasks such as leading warmups and rehearsals
• Supported student learning in a choral rehearsal setting by working with groups of students
• Planned and executed a choral unit focused on a piece of music which deepened student’s understanding of musical concepts such as phrasing, and form
• Prepared and helped produce a Madrigal dinner performance

Naperville, Illinois, United States

• Stimulated and engaged community environment in the residence halls and on campus
• Planned educational programs to enhance the lives of residents focusing on community building, diversity, scholarship, and wellness
• Established strong individual relationships with residents and professional staff
• Improved on campus living by collaborating with Supervisors, Maintenance, fellow RAs, and numerous campus organizations and departments

St Charles, Illinois, United States

• Observed and assisted in choral rehearsals including activities such as leading warmups
• Developed professional and organizational skills beneficial to the classroom environment
• Led music theory lessons to 8th grade students to deepen their understanding of music

St Charles, Illinois, United States

• Instructed small groups of children and individuals aged 6 months – 10 years how to swim
• Supported the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association to help children with disabilities learn to swim
• Adapted each swim lesson to meet the needs of the students in the class by altering activities and demonstrations to improve student learning

St Charles, Illinois, United States