Alexandra Arpajian

5151 Steepleshire Pl
Greensboro, NC 27410
267-614-5401
a_arpaji@uncg.edu

Education

The University of North Carolina - Greensboro, Greensboro, NC May, 2018

Working toward a Masters of Science in Parks and Recreation Management with a concentration in Therapeutic
Recreation. Additionally, enrolled in the post-baccalaureate certificate program for both Music Education, and Nonprofit
Management and Leadership. Focus on creating inclusive arts programming. Candidate for the Future Faculty Program.
Current GPA – 3.88

The University of Delaware, Newark, DE May, 2012

Bachelor of Music while on scholarship, Vocal Performance (soprano). Focus on ethnomusicology and performance.
Dean’s List, 2009 - 2012
Cumulative GPA - 3.5

Experience

The University of North Carolina - Greensboro, Greensboro, NC August, 2016 – Present

Teaching Assistant, Consultant, Coordinator
 Teaching assistant for CTR 111 Introduction to Recreation, CTR213 Program Planning, and CTR 314 Recreation
Services with Underrepresented Groups. Developed and instructed original lectures.
 Conducted inclusive camp and after-school literature review for the National Inclusion Project.
 Facilitated and taught therapeutic drumming as well as led hikes for individuals with cancer through a
partnership with Hirsch Wellness Network.
 Worked as coordinator of the Peer Companion Program, an inclusive friendship program for individuals with and
without disabilities.
 Consulted with InFocus to create opportunities for inclusive arts programming at Triad Stage and various
inclusive summer camps.

Greensboro Parks and Recreation, Greensboro, NC June, 2014 – Present

Music Teacher, Programmer, Consultant
 Taught Kindermusik for City Arts.
 Developed curriculum and advising staff on making accommodations for an adaptive music curriculum.
 Assistant coordinator for Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park summer concert series (Summer, 2016).
 Ethnomusicologist and music specialist for Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center’s after-school program.
Researched, presented, taught and performed the music of various cultures (August, 2013 - May, 2015).
 Planed, created, implemented and taught various musical instruments and activities for economically
disadvantaged children, grades K – 6 (August, 2013 - May, 2015).
 Ran a six-week summer arts camp for elementary and middle school youth-at-risk students (Summer, 2014).

Durham Parks and Recreation, Durham, NC Summer, 2015

Master Program Specialist
 Master program specialist for the city’s special programs summer camp for youth with disabilities ages 13 – 22.
 Planned, created, implemented and taught various therapeutic recreational programs and adapted activities.
 Supervised and assisted 25 staff members, activity leaders, and volunteers.
  Provided parent consultation, individualized instruction and behavioral interventions.
Canterbury School, Greensboro, NC September, 2013 – Present
After School Programs Manager, PreK & K Co-Teacher, Private Studio Instructor
 Developed brand and marketing materials for Encore After School Enrichment as the After-School Program
Manager. Maintained budgeting, developed partnerships, promoted programming, addressed parent concerns,
created program brochure, hired, managed and scheduled 30 staff members (May, 2016 - August, 2017).
 Taught private lessons for piano, voice, percussion and guitar for 3rd – 8th grades as part of Encore. Each
semester culminated with a final recital.
 Kindergarten assistant teacher. Used skills in classroom management, teacher collaboration, time management,
implementation of behavioral interventions, as well as implemented individualized instruction and
developmentally appropriate pedagogy (September 2015 - June 2016).
 Provided music ministry programming and performance for chapel services (September, 2014 - May, 2016).
 Lead teacher for Canterbury’s Venture Out program, an outdoor adventure program for 1st – 5th graders that
focuses on a variety of recreational programming (August, 2014 - June, 2015).
 Created, directed, and implemented Canterbury’s first musical theater camp and rock band camp for the
Canterbury Summers program (Summer 2014, 2015).
 Prekindergarten co-teacher, used the Reggio Emilia approach (May, 2014 - June, 2015).
 Prekindergarten after-school coordinator (September, 2013 – May, 2014).

Professional Musician, Greensboro, NC April, 2012 – Present

 Member of the Triad’s premier professional choir, the Bel Canto Company.
 Member of UNCG Steel Pan Ensemble.
 Taught private lessons with a focus on natural vocal ability, musicality, music theory, and performance to people
of all ages and levels.
 Member of the Greensboro Percussion Ensemble (September, 2014 – April, 2015).
 Worked for non-profits and assisted living communities providing the healing aid of music to adults and teens
with disabilities, (September, 2012- December, 2013).

Fitness Professional, Greensboro, NC September, 2010 – Present

 Taught safe, fun, and effective fitness classes in multiple states for a vast variety of populations. Work in
universities, gyms, and schools as a personal trainer, kickboxing instructor, yoga instructor, and spin instructor.
 Designed, implemented and directed specialty classes and events (such as Sweatin’ for Sandy a Hurricane Sandy
relief fitness fundraiser) to boost member enrollment.
 Maintained client’s fitness goals, provided health assessments, managed payments, promoted sales, and safely
advocated proper health and well-being.
 Managed and created social media tools, for multiple businesses via Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Certifications

 World Music Drumming June, 2017

 Kindermusik Certified Educator February, 2016 - Present
 North Carolina Early Education Credential June, 2015
 CPR / AED certified (#GU25XJ) January, 2013 - Present
 AFAA Group Exercise (#1170049791) February, 2013 - Present
 AFAA Kickboxing February, 2013 - Present
 NCCPT Personal Training Certification (#PT0802134623) August, 2013 - Present
 AFAA Cycle September, 2012 - Present
 200-hour Sivananda Yoga Instructor June, 2010
Skills

 Professional musician performing domestically  Studied 6 years of Spanish (intermediate), and 1

and internationally on voice, percussion, piano, year each of German, Italian, and French
sitar guitar, and pan. (beginning).
 Dance  Authored & co-authored grant proposals
 Expressive arts therapies  Audio describer
 Volunteer management  Inclusive service delivery
 Marketing  Teaching and classroom management
 Nonprofit financial management & budgeting  Philanthropy and resource development

Leadership

 UNCG Silver Leadership Challenge May, 2018

 UNCG Bronze Leadership Challenge Certificate. May, 2016
 Treasurer for UNCG’s Graduate Student Recreation Organization. September, 2017 – May, 2018
 Social Chair for UNCG’s Graduate Student Recreation Organization. September, 2016 – May, 2017
 Vice President of the UD Yoga Club. September, 2011 – May, 2012

Professional Development

 Member of American Therapeutic Recreation Association (2018-2019)

 Member of North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association - Presenter at NCRPA 2017 conference on musical
programming for the non-musical programmer (2016-2017).
 Member of North Carolina Recreation Therapy Association (2016-2017).
 Peer reviewer for The Journal of Leisure Sciences.

Awards

 Recipient of the Marie Riley Student Travel Fund Award, UNCG

 National Residence Hall Honorary Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Month, UNCG
 Recipient of the Silvio and Gale Bedini Scholarship Award, UNCG
 Semi-Finalist National Association for the Teachers of Singing.
 Second place winner, Béla Bartók International Choral Competition, Hungary.
 Second place winner, International Chorale Competition, Spain.