Ashley Peery

7611 Schweiger St 316.648.7503

Shawnee, KS 66217 akpeery@ksu.edu

EDUCATION
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS May 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, K-12
Content Area: Vocal Emphasis
GPA: 4.0/4.0

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Shawnee Mission Northwest, Lenexa, KS Spring 2021
Student Teacher, 9-12
● Selected and rehearsed repertoire for the final concert
● Supervised and instructed choral students, both hybrid and in-person
● Utilized state standards and district curriculum to create and implement meaningful
lessons
● Implemented classroom management strategies

Belinder Elementary, Prairie Village, KS Spring 2021

Student Teacher, K-6
● Supervised and instructed approximately 400 students, both remote and in-person
● Utilized state standards and district curriculum to create and implement meaningful
lessons
● Implemented classroom management strategies

Woodrow Elementary School, Manhattan, KS Spring 2019

Field Experience, 1st Grade
● Created and implemented a lesson teaching instrumental performance
● Assisted teacher in classroom management, including assemblies, lessons, and
after-school clubs
● Supervised a 1st Grade concert for their families and school

Andover Middle School/Andover High School, Andover, KS Spring 2018

Early Field Experience, 7-12
● Supervised and assisted approximately 150 choral students
● Observed the choral teacher in her middle school and high school classroom and
completed a thorough analysis of teaching style
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Summer Choral Institute, Kansas State University Summer 2019
Camp Counselor
● Maintained the health and safety of 39 campers during a variety of activities and trips,
including rehearsals, sports, a trip to Abilene, and the KSU Challenge course
● Served as a “live-in” counselor in KSU dormitories; providing curfew enforcement,
managing camper schedules, and mediating conflicts
● Certified in CPR and First Aid

Private Music Instruction, Manhattan, KS Spring 2019 - Fall 2020

Voice and Piano Teacher
● Created and implemented a teaching curriculum for weekly piano and voice lessons

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
● Member, Pi Kappa Lambda at K-State Spring 2021 - present
● President, American Choral Directors Association at K-State Spring 2019 - Fall 2020
● Member, American Choral Directors Association Fall 2017 - present
● Member, National Association for Music Education Fall 2017 - present
● Member, Kansas Music Educators Association Fall 2017 - present
● Member, Kansas National Education Association Fall 2019 - present

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

● Summa Cum Laude, K-State Spring 2021
● Muir Lloyd Memorial Music Scholarship, KSU Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
● Section Leader, KSU Collegiate Chorale Fall 2019 - Fall 2020
● Intern, Flint Hills Children’s Choir Fall 2019 - Fall 2020
● New Member Coordinator, Smurthwaite Scholarship and
Leadership House Fall 2018 - Spring 2019

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

● Office Assistant, KSU School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Spring 2019 - Fall 2020
● Administrative Office Assistant, KSU Choral Staff Spring 2019 - Fall 2020
● Prospective Student Manager, KSU Choral Staff Fall 2019 - Fall 2020
● Team Member, Chick-fil-A, Wichita, KS Summer 2020
● Cast Member, Warren Movie Theatre, Wichita, KSU Spring 2017 - Spring 2020
● Cashier, Bombardier Learjet Employees Club Summer 2018 - Summer 2019
 Ashley Peery
7611 Schweiger St 316.648.7503
Shawnee, KS 66217 akpeery@ksu.edu

REFERENCES

Cassie Banion
Choral Director
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
12701 W 67th St
Shawnee, KS 66216
913.993.7284
cassiebanion@smsd.org

Dr. Phillip Payne

Associate Professor of Music/Lead Advisor, Music Education
School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
232 McCain Auditorium
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
785.532.5764 (office)
785.419.7262 (cell)
ppayne@ksu.edu

Dr. Julie Yu
Co-Director of Choral Studies
School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
3404 Newbury Street
Manhattan, KS 66503
940.595.1183
julieyu@ksu.edu