Jodi Abrams Email & Phone Number

Lynbrook, New York, United States

Wheatley Heights, New York, United States

Greater New York City Area

I design and teach an engaging, singing-based general music curriculum for 3-K to 5th grade students. I teach vocal technique and repertoire to our Enrichment Chorus, and I conduct students in bi-annual Chorus Concerts. I collaborate with arts and general ed colleagues to put on arts showcases. I achieved tenure in September 2019.I co-facilitated a Drama Club and was the musical director of all productions. I pioneered a virtual Songwriting Club and facilitated creative writing… Show more I design and teach an engaging, singing-based general music curriculum for 3-K to 5th grade students. I teach vocal technique and repertoire to our Enrichment Chorus, and I conduct students in bi-annual Chorus Concerts. I collaborate with arts and general ed colleagues to put on arts showcases. I achieved tenure in September 2019.I co-facilitated a Drama Club and was the musical director of all productions. I pioneered a virtual Songwriting Club and facilitated creative writing sessions on Zoom. I have served as a member of the school PBIS committee and I co-design lessons and assemblies for all elementary students focused on positive behavioral management strategies. Show less

Plainview, New York

2013-2015 I taught vocal technique to children from 1st-4th grade. I served as musical director of summer camp productions of "Annie," "Aladdin," and "Beauty and the Beast." I helped the children learn their songs and build self-esteem.2019-2020 I created a Vocal Musical Theatre curriculum (in-person and virtual) for elementary-aged children resulting in a recital showcase.

Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music

I worked with my mentor teacher on facilitating a challenging classroom environment for talented vocalists in 9th-12th grade. I led vocal and physical warm-ups. I created sight-reading examples and devised strategies to help my students improve their skills. I provided extra help to students who need review on choral and solo voice repertoire. I devised lesson plans involving the repertoire that my students were learning.

Ps 85 Judge Charles J. Vallone School

I assisted my cooperating teacher in facilitating a supportive learning environment. I devised and executed lesson plans involving active music-making for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students. I led vocal warm-ups and assisted with the beginning woodwind ensemble and recorder class.

Plainview, New York

Private Studio

Worked one-on-one with children and adolescents seeking music instruction. Developed successful sight-reading strategies in preparation for NYSSMA adjudication. Helped build confidence in young singers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Music Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: NYU Cleftomaniacs - Musical Director, NYU Chorale, University Singers, Women's Choir, SMENYU (Steinhardt Music.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Kodály Music Education

I am studying at the American Kodály Institute housed at Loyola University. My goal is to apply everything I am learning in my elementary.

High School

Activities and Societies: Mixed Choir (Manager), Treble Choir (Vocal Director), A Cappella Club (President), On A High Note A Cappella.