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ELAINE WAIER [Link]
Houston, TX
Music Educator
I am a Kodály-inspired elementary music specialist with a passion for
teaching both students and adults. I believe the process of learning is never
finished and am constantly inspired to become a better educator.
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas, Houston | Master of Education, Educational Leadership 2018 - 2019
University of Houston | Master of Music, Music Education & Kodály 2015 - 2017
Kodály Certifications | Levels 1-3, University of Houston 2014 - 2016
Loyola University New Orleans | Bachelor of Music Education 2005 - 2009
TEACHING EXPERIENCE | ELEMENTARY MUSIC SPECIALIST
Pope Elementary, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Houston, TX) 2013 - present
Named 2020 “Teacher of the Year”
Selected to open new school and establish the music program
Student teacher mentor/coordinating teacher since 2015
Director of 4th and 5th grade Honor Choir and Percussion Ensemble with multiple
performances each year including being invited to perform at the District Leadership
Training for Principals (DLT) and the District Volunteers Awards Ceremony (VIPS)
Technology committee member for 7 years and director/editor of school STAAR hype videos
Gleason Elementary, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Houston, TX) 2010 - 2013
Presented a district-wide professional development on utilizing technology
in a Title I school
Collaborated with PEAM teachers on Western Dance Day, helped to
facilitate field day, and obtained training to administer Human Growth and
Development
Encouraged increased student participation through implementation of
grade level and school wide performance opportunities
RELATED EXPERIENCE | SERVICE TO CFISD
Developed Schoology instructional materials for 1st nine weeks in music and 2020
Schoology design for music and PE for 2nd nine weeks
Suggested Music Resource Committee 2020
District PEAM Behavior Committee 2020
Chair for District Choral Festival 2016 - 2018
District curriculum committee tasked with updating the scope and sequence 2018
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RELATED EXPERIENCE | PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
“Singing Games with a T-TESS Twist” for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (August 2019), 2020 TMEA
Conference, and Katy ISD (June/July 2020)
“A Little Bit of This and That: Strategies for the Elementary Music Classroom” for Cypress-
Fairbanks ISD (August 2018) — Three session presentation emphasizing assessment,
differentiation/music centers, and classroom management
“Mapping Pathways to Student Success” for 2018 CEDFA Summit and 2019 TMEA Conference
— Four session presentation emphasizing assessment, student-centered learning,
differentiation, and SMART goals
“Technology in the Elementary Music Classroom” for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (August 2016)
“Technology in the Music Classroom and STAAR Science of Sound” for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
(January 2013)
“Creating Virtual Folk Song Teaching Hubs in Smart Notebook” for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
(June 2012)
“Linking in Smart Notebook” for TMEA Region 4 (October 2012)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Texas Music Educators Association — Region 27 Elementary Division Chair (2019-present)
and Area F Elementary Coordinator for the Mentoring Network (2020)
Organization of American Kodály Educators
National Association for Music Education
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Kappa Delta Pi, Honor Society for Education
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Co-Director of Devine Virtuosos 2015 - present
A branch of the not-for-profit, Cy-Hope, dedicated to making life better for
music students in the CFISD school district
Coordinated annual middle school band camp and private instruction
program
Member of Houston Choral Society Board of Directors 2013 - 2015
A not-for-profit professional-quality civic chorus that serves the greater
Houston area
REFERENCES
Loretta Bourn | Curriculum - Elementary Music/PE/Health/OCPE, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Elizabeth Bradley | Principal, Pope Elementary
Julie Derges, Ph.D.| Associate Professor of Music Education, University of Houston
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