Kayla McLaughlin

101 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540 (631) 662-8779 mclaughlika@rider.edu

Education
Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ Bachelor of Music in Music Education August 2012-Present (Expected Graduation May 2016) Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.5 University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Bachelor of Science in Music Education August 2011- December 2011 Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.6

Teaching Experience
Northport Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program, Northport, NY Sailing Instructor and Race Coach Taught children ages 5-13 how to sail Worked with all different skill levels to make each child feel comfortable and confident Required all of the planning and forethought required of a teacher Outside of the regular workday, I was responsible for taking advanced sailors to regattas, supervising them and coaching them while at other yacht clubs Kidz Hitz Music Studio, Huntington, NY Private Piano and Voice Teacher Gave young musicians ages 6-15 lessons in piano and voice Maintained a studio of twenty three students Taught piano and voice lessons and managed the front desk of the studio Prepared students for two recitals

Professional Development
American Choral Directors Association Collegiate Member Attended regional conference in February 2014 in Baltimore, MD Attended national conference in March 2013 in Dallas, TX

National Association for Music Education Collegiate Member Special Seminars Trish Joyce- Takadimi, Trish Joyce- NJ Youth Chorus, ACDA Conducting Masterclass, James Maher- Music in Special Education, Jason Vodicka Session, Lynell Jenkins Session, observation of Westminster Choir, Williamson Voices, Kantorei and Chapel Choir. Childrens Choir Festival with Tom Shelton (Volunteer) Was the chaperone for the Princeton United Methodist Church Lower and Upper Elementary Choir Made sure the children stayed together and were ready for call time, warmed the choir up before their rehearsal with Tom Shelton

Student Activities and Leadership Roles

Student Government Association 2014-2015: Westminster Choir College Executive Board Secretary 2013-2014: Class of 2016 President 2012-2013: Class of 2016 Treasurer Member of the Westminster Choir College Senate Sigma Alpha Iota Initiated in Spring 2013 2014-2015: Executive Board Editor o Responsible for advertising chapter events to the public and maintaining our website 2013-2014: member of Social Committee o Organizes events within the sisterhood as well as for the outside community Student Orientation Staff Leader Fall Opening Staff 2014 Fall Opening Staff 2013 Providing support and assistance for new students and their families on move-in day Leading my own group of freshmen in community building activities and help make the transition to college life easier Deaftones Soprano in this student-run a cappella group Competed in International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella o Advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Semi Finals

Performing Experience
Westminster Schola Cantorum Conducted by James Jordan Performed at Westminsters Evening of Readings and Carols Toured to Virginia and North Carolina in March 2014 Chapel Choir Conducted by Amanda Quist Performed in two concerts as well as Westminsters Evening of Readings and Carols Performed Jonathon Doves song cycle The Passing of the Year

Special Interests
Vocal Health Music Therapy Knitting & Crocheting Musical Theatre Sailing Tennis

Memberships
National Association for Music Education American Choral Directors Association Sigma Alpha Iota