Michaela Nicole Davis
307 Whitelaw Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
618-979-5920
michaela.ndavis0193@gmail.com
EDUCATION SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE Edwardsville, IL
Masters of Music, Music Education
Ongoing, 3.9
Anticipated Graduation: May 2022
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE Edwardsville, IL
Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis
GPA: 3.67, Cum Laude
May 2015
CERTIFICATION Illinois: Music K-12
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
June 2016 Bethalto Community Unit School District No. 8 Bethalto, IL
to present Director of Bands 6-12, Beginning Band, General Music
● Organized and implemented high school instrumental curriculum
● Organized, created, and implemented fall marching band show
● Organized, selected, and prepared band literature for performance
● Conducted, prepared, and rehearsed bands for performances
● Organized curriculum for music teachers across the district
● Organized and prepared materials to further promote musical learning
June 2015 Alton School District No. 11 Alton, IL
to June 2016 Assistant Director of Bands, Music Technology
● Organized and implemented fall marching band show
● Organized concert band literature for performance
● Conducted, prepared, and rehearsed symphonic band
● Organized curriculum and implemented middle school music technology course
● Organized and prepared materials to further promote musical learning
STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
March 2015 Alton Community Unit School District No. 11 Alton, IL
to May 2015 Student Taught Grades 5-12 under Ms. Alyssa Cudney
● Planned and taught grades 5-12 for a full quarter
● Planned and taught high school music technology for a full quarter
● Helped choose music and prepare students for IHSA Organizational Contest
● Attended and participated in fundraising events and meetings for the Alton Band
and Orchestra Builders
● Organized and prepared materials to be sent home to parents discussing meetings
and the next school year
● Organized and piloted small group sectionals during the high school lunch period
January 2015 Hinchcliffe Elementary School &
to March 2015 LaVerna Evans Elementary School O’Fallon, IL
Student Taught Grades K-5 under Ms. Carrie Crago
● Planned and taught K-5 courses for a full quarter
● Created bulletin boards using music to highlight certain musical skills
● Helped organize and run the Kindergarten Programs
● Involved community and nationwide holidays in lesson plans
ADJUDICATION AND INSTRUCTION
Fall 2013 Color Guard Adjudicator Metro-East, MO & IL
to present Adjudicates color guard choreography at various marching band competitions
Summer 2011 Color Guard Choreographer Metro-East, MO, IL, and FL
to present Design, create, and teach fall marching band show choreography
Summer 2011 Color Guard Director Metro-East, MO & IL
to present Teach, organize, and design fall marching band show choreography
Fall 2011 Private Music Instructor Metro-East, MO & IL
to present Teach private soprano clarinet and bass clarinet lessons to elementary, middle
and high school students
Fall 2014 IGSMA/ILMEA Adjudicator Metro-East, IL
to present Adjudicates junior high/middle school and high school clarinet students for the
Illinois Grade School Music Association and Illinois High School Association
Winter 2013 Winter Guard Instructor Metro-East, MO & IL
to March 2021 Responsible for running rehearsals, creating choreography, and supervising students on
competition trips
Fall 2014 Woodwind and Visual Instructor Freeburg High School, Freeburg, IL
Responsible for teaching marching basics and the woodwind section of the Freeburg Marching
Midgets
Fall 2012 Woodwind Instructor Triad High School, Troy, IL
Responsible for teaching woodwind section of the Triad Marching Knights
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES
Summer 2016 Alton Municipal Band Alton, IL
to present Bb Soprano Clarinet
Summer 2011 Highland Municipal Band Highland, IL
to present Bb Soprano Clarinet
Summer 2011 Pit Musician Metro East
to present Woodwind Musician as needed
Fall 2011 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Wind Symphony
to Fall 2014 Principal Clarinet Edwardsville, IL
Fall 2011 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Orchestra
to Fall 2014 Bb Soprano Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Principal Edwardsville, IL
MEMBERSHIPS
Illinois High School Association
Illinois Grade School Music Association
Illinois Music Educators Association
Madison County Band Directors Association, President 2021-2022
National Association for Music Education
Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society
