2424

Gaul St.
Philadelphia, PA, 19125

Elizabeth Folger

267-240-3035
elizabethannfolger@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Master of Science in Global and International Education

GPA: 3.0

Degree Anticipated: Winter 2016

Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, New Jersey

Bachelor of Music in Music Education; Voice Primary May 2013
GPA: 3.26

Major GPA: 3.8

John Cabot University, Rome, Italy
Study Abroad Program

Spring 2012

HONORS

Deans List, Class of 2013 President, Sigma Alpha Iota International

Music Fraternity Sword of Honor

CERTIFICATIONS

NJ State K-12 Music Teacher Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced

Standing
PA State K-12 Music Teacher

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE

2014 - 2015

Wissahickon Middle School, Ambler, Pennsylvania

Long Term Substitute General Music and Strings Teacher, Grades 6-8

Develop and implement a student centered general music

curriculum

Create lessons that are culturally sensitive and meet

Common Core standards

Maintain high expectations of students

Use best teaching practices to ensure a student centered

learning environment

Rehearse full orchestra and small ensembles in preparation

for performances

Recruit students to participate in ensembles

Elizabeth Folger

Choose music with specific performance and learning goals

for group and individual performances

Teach individual and small group lessons on string

instruments to students of varied levels

2011- present Archdiocesan Girls and Boys Choir of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Director, Grades 3-12

Recruit and audition singers for acceptance into the choir

Rehearse and prepare students in grades 3-12 for performances

and liturgies

Organize and execute fundraisers for the choir

Solicit and book outside performance opportunities

Choose repertoire with that meets a wide range of learning

goals

Keep parents informed and involved in choir activities

2013-2014

Saint Basil Academy, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Music Teacher, Grades 9-12

Update the general music program to make it relevant to 21st

Century Learners and to meet national standards

Create lessons that are active and help students to see themselves
as musicians

Select repertoire for 2 intermediate level handbell classes and 1

beginner handbell class

Organize performance opportunities for students in choral and

instrumental ensembles

Encourage students to think and write critically about music

Create a keyboard class to help singers and instrumentalists gain

basic piano proficiency

Assisted in directing the musical

Developed and rehearsed an a capella group

William Penn Middle School, Yardley, Pennsylvania
Spring 2013

Music Student Teacher, Grades 6-8

Elizabeth Folger

Created and implemented lessons using O-Passo and Music

technology for 6th-8th grade general music classes of about 30
students
Chose repertoire and led rehearsals for chorus
Developed and managed an after school O-Passo club
Assisted in organizing and conducting the Spring Concert
Used various methods for assessing music learning
Developed lessons that initiated frequent active music making and
student input
Worked with students to develop expectations for the music
classroom that led to a safe learning environment for all students

Fall 2012

East Amwell Elementary School, Ringoes New Jersey

Music Student Teacher, Grades K-5

Developed and taught lessons for grades K-5 which focused on critical
thinking and instrument playing using the Orff method
Assisted in preparing 5th grade chorus for the Winter Concert

Fall 2011

Crockett Middle School, Hamilton New Jersey

Music Student Teacher, Grades 6-8

Oct. 2010-July 2013

Developed and taught units that led to active participation in the

general music classroom
Assisted cooperating teacher in organizing and rehearsing the
winter concert
Introduced instruments to the chorus classes
Implemented vocal exercises that led to a better choral sound

Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul

Soprano Section Leader

Summer 2006-2007

Saint Davids Vacation Bible School, Philadelphia, PA

Teacher, Pre-K and Kindergarten

Music Director, Grades K-6

PERFORMANCE
EXPERIENCE
2011-2013
2011
2010-2011
2009-2011
2009-2010

Westminster Choir College, Princeton New Jersey

Westminster Symphonic Choir
Westminster Williamson Voices
Westminster Schola Cantorum
Westminster Concert Bell Choir
Westminster Chapel Choir

Elizabeth Folger

Travel
Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice, Montepulciano, Tuscany, Naples, Milan, Vatican City,
Capri, Pompeii, Sorrento), Switzerland (Interlaken) Czech Republic (Prague), England (London,
Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon), Austria (Vienna, Salzburg), Germany (Berlin), Hungary (Budapest),
France (Paris, Versailles), Spain (Barcelona), Greece (Corfu, Ancora), Ireland (Dublin, Burren,
Galway)

MEMBERSHIPS
Initiated 2010
Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity
2009-Present
American Choral Conductors Association (ACDA)
2009-Present
National Association for Music Education (NAFME)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
March 2013
American Choral Directors National Conference
Fall 2011

Westminster Choir College Music Education Madrigal Dinner Chair
March 2011
American Choral Directors National Conference
February 2010
American Choral Directors Association Eastern Conference

LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE
President- Westminster Choir College Class of 2013



Vice President of Membership - Sigma Alpha Iota



Resident Advisor- Westminster Choir College Seabrook Hall

COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT




Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia



Volunteer and Foster Parent



National Catholic Forensics League
High School Competition Judge
Lucky You Animal Rescue
Volunteer and Foster Parent



Special Olympics



Volunteer and Event Organizer

SKILLS: Computer: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Prezi, Mixcraft, Garageband, iMovie, Edmodo,
Smartboard, Email, iPhoto, Finale, internet, email. Language: Polite in Italian

INTERESTS: Travel, Reading, Performing, Opera, Musical Theater, Animal Rescue