Ashley Meyers

1862 Avondale Dr. SE ashleym1095@gmail.com

Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Cell: (734)-945-9385

Education

Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI (Fall 2013-present)

Bachelor of Music Education with honors, minor in French
Expected graduation: December 2017
GPA: 3.902/4.0

Education Experience

Student Teaching Unity Christian High School, Hudsonville, MI (Spring 2017)

Lead warm-ups and sectionals
Conduct and rehearse selected pieces in preparation for the spring concert

Student Teaching Hudsonville Christian School, Hudsonville, MI (Spring 2017)

Planned and led daily activities related to: singing technique, music history,
instrumental technique, and reading notes and rhythms.

Teacher Aiding Grand Rapids Christian High School, Grand Rapids, MI (Spring 2016)
Led warm-ups and sectionals
Constructed a five-day unit plan

Other Experience

Camp Counselor Oak Park YMCA, Holt, MI (Summer 2016, Winter 2016-2017)
Planned and carried out camp activities in a safe, fun-filled environment

Music Theory I Teachers Assistant Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI (Spring 2016)
Corrected students homework and facilitated review sessions

New Leaders in Arts Management Intern Michigan State University Community

Music School, Lansing, MI (Summer 2015)
Organized, planned, and assisted with summer music camps
Updated the website, ran office errands, and completed certain public relations
tasks

French Tutor Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI (Fall 2014-present)

Give students individualized instruction in French grammar and conversation
skills

Sales Associate JC Penney, Okemos, MI (Summer 2014)

Provided customers with an excellent shopping experience

Volunteer Work

Reading Tutor Csar Chavez Elementary, Grand Rapids, MI (Fall 2015-Spring 2016)
Assisted students with vocabulary, fluidity, and reading comprehension
 Community Life Council Calvin College (Fall 2014-Spring 2015)
Connected students to on-campus resources, hosted events (e.g. registration
night), and promoted healthy study habits

Activities

Womens Chorale Secretary Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI (Fall 2015-Spring

2016)

Student Activities Board Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI (Spring 2015-present)

French Chapel Committee Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI (Spring 2014-Fall 2015)

Scholarships

Jan D. Truer and Nancy M. Family Scholarship

2016-2017
Allene Huizenga Goguen Music Education Scholarship
2016-2017
Helene Hekman Gezon Voice Scholarship
2016-2017, 2015-2016
Friends of Music Scholarship
2014-2015
Awards
George Shirley Vocal Competition, Collegiate Division
Finalist, May 2016

National Association of Teachers of Singing, Lower College Womens Division

2nd Place Winner, November 2015

Memberships
Michigan School of Vocal Music Association (MSVMA)
Member: 2016-2017

National Association for Future Music Educators (NAFME)

Member: 2015-2016, 2014-2015