Margaret McGlade ONeill

53 Linden Ave, Haddonfield, NJ 08033

(609) 682-0562

oneillm514@gmail.com

http://margaretoneill.weebly.com

EDUCATION

Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ

Master of Arts in Teaching
May 2014
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
May 2014
GPA: 3.84
Summa Cum Laude
Deans List

CERTIFICATION

NJ State K-12 Music Teacher Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing

HONORS

Baccalaureate Honors Program

Sigma Alpha Iota Sword of Honor

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
2013-Present

Rider University Provost Scholarship

Whos Who Among American Colleges and Universities

Childrensong of NJ, Haddonfield, NJ

Assistant Director, Ages 8-18
Developing choristers vocal technique, aural skills, music reading, and diction for three choirs
in a tri-county auditioned choral program
Preparing and conducting over 70 singers for concerts and annual tour

Fall 2012

Seneca High School, Tabernacle, NJ

Music Student Teacher, Grades 9-12
Conducted two mixed-voice ensembles, a female vocal ensemble, a percussion ensemble, and
piano skills lab in a supervised experience
Implemented student-centered lesson plans for varied repertoire, designed to develop theory
skills, vocal technique, and critical thinking in the rehearsal
Differentiated instruction for students with IEPs and facilitated student-led activities

Spring 2012

Pond Road Middle School, Robbinsville, NJ

Music Practicum Teacher, Grades 6-8
Assisted group instruction in choral rehearsals
Designed lessons and objectives in congruence with the National Standards for Music Education

Fall 2011

Eldridge Park Elementary, Lawrenceville, NJ

Music Practicum Teacher, Grades K-3
Composed developmentally appropriate lesson plans for general music and chorus
Cultivated students growth in musicianship and cultural awareness through use of multicultural
repertoire

ADDITIONAL
EMPLOYMENT
2014
2012-2014

2013
PERFORMANCE
EXPERIENCE
2011-2013
2012
2011
2010-2011
2009-2010
2007-2012

2011

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, New York City, NY

Audition Consultant
St. Peters Episcopal Church, Perth Amboy, NJ
Soprano Soloist & Chorister
Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ
Student Worker, Office of Information Technology
Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ
Westminster Symphonic Choir
Westminster Jubilee Singers
Conductor, Westminster Conservatory Collegiate Chorale
Westminster Schola Cantorum
Westminster Chapel Choir
Cantor, Christ the King Church and Church of St. Thomas More
International Opera Theater, Citta della Pieve, Italy
Lydia, Decameron

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PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

The Active Shooter, Westminster Choir College

American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division Conference

2013
2010/2012

LEADERSHIP

President/Vice President, Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, Lambda Tau Chapter
Secretary, WCC Student Chapter of American Choral Directors Association
Vice President/Secretary, WCC Residence Hall Association

MEMBERSHIPS

National Association for Music Educators

American Choral Directors Association
Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity

SKILLS

Computer: Garageband, Finale, Smartboard, Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, Apple TV, iMovie
Language: Basic-Conversational French, Proficient in Diction;
Basic-Conversational German, Proficient in Diction;
Proficient in Italian Diction

TRAVEL

Italy, France, Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, Canada

INTERESTS

Performing, reading, sailing, tennis, and film