Kayla

Mantey
kaylamantey@ymail.com
Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts: Vocal Music Education Projected Graduation: Dec 2017
Expected Certification: JQ Cumulative GPA: 3.93

Teacher/Leader Experience
Student Teacher, Eisenhower High School Fall 2017
Prepared lessons in sight-singing
Collected data on pre and post assessments
Selected and rehearsed varying literature
Created and analyzed an RTI
Worked with individuals after school for auditions
Voice Lesson Instructor Spring 2017
Coached a student in vocal technique
Chose literature
Responded to individuals needs
Instrumental Conductor, SAU Graduation Ceremony Spring 2016
Class Rehearsals, Rehearsal Strategies Class Spring 2016
Led rehearsals and received feedback from class and professors
Catechist, St. John the Evangelist, Jackson, MI 2016/17
St. Clement of Romeo, MI 2013/14
Planned lessons for middle school students once a week
Practiced classroom management
Soprano Section Leader, SAU Chamber Choir 2015-17
Co-Director of Homeschool Choir, Jackson Area Home Educators 2015/16
Rehearsed students k-8 on one piece per semester
Taught sight reading and ear training skills
Conducted choir in concert
Worship Leader, St. Clement of Romeo, MI 2012/13
Organized practices and performances
Arranged parts for flute and vocal harmonies

Work Experience with Youth
Worship Leader and Camp Counselor, Spring Arbor University Summers 2016/17
Toured with a band, Wellspring, to different youth camps each week
Led worship, usually twice daily, with sets from a pool of 30 songs
Road Manager for second summer- responsible for running practice,
communicating with camp directors, driving, and guiding the group
Camps in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ontario
Camp Counselor, Somerset Beach Camp June-August 2015
Planned devotions/small lessons
Led 7-9 campers and participated in activities all week
 Got to know campers personally and guide them spiritually

Other Work Experience
A/V Technician, Spring Arbor University 2015-2017
Set-up, ran sound or video for events on campus
Communicated well with clients
Panera Bread Associate Trainer, Shelby Twp., MI 2012-2014
Cashier in restaurant and drive-through
Helped others when my work was lighter
Trained and set an example for new employees

Diversity & Unique Education Experience
Class Observations, St. Augustine area, Florida January 2016
Observed a variety of low income or high diversity schools including
Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, RJ Murray Middle School, and Flagler I3
Cross Cultural Study, Ecuador May 2016
Visited a school, the presidents house, Quechua Indigenous village,
Galapagos, and had many other great experiences.

Performance Experience
Recital
Junior half recital and senior full recital, 50 minutes of music
Showcased my work on my technique and expression in music
Solos in choir concerts
Armada Fair
Performed 30 minutes of popular music at the fair for three years

Qualities
Organized Outgoing
Teachable Ambitious
Reliable Strong time management & work ethic

Skills

Microsoft Word & Publisher Garage Band & other DAWs

PowerPoint & Prezi Planning
Excel Relational
iMovie Piano
Basic ability on Soundboard Guitar




References available upon request.