Taylor Layne ODonnell

27 Jonas Circle, Clayton, North Carolina 27527

919-553-6199 (Home); 919-961-5764 (Mobile)
Email: dorseyta@email.meredith.edu
PROFILE
Enthusiastic, energetic, multi-tasking teacher seeking a music teaching position in a secondary
school. Committed to instilling music appreciation in all students with a talent for providing
a well-rounded, cooperative learning environment maintaining a disciplined classroom.
Leadership skills create an ability to maintain effective working relationship with students,
parents, and staff within diverse cultures. Key strengths include musicianship skill, student
motivation, whole group learning, technology integration, and creative lesson plan development.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
K-12 Licensure
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher
Rolesville High School
2014 2015
Completed North Carolina licensure requirements in a high school classroom. Observed music
teacher for 4 months. Assumed teaching duties for 10 weeks including lesson plan development,
implementation, supervision, discipline and nurturing students within the classroom.
Youth Minister
2013 Present
Triangle Baptist Church
Developed and implemented lesson plans for bible studies and youth activities.
Internship
2013 2014
Capital City Girls Choir, Meredith College
Led warm ups, sectionals and conducted musical rehearsals with approximately twenty middle
school girls under the direction of the Capital City Girls Choir Middle School Director.
Traveled to New York for a summer internship with the high school section of the Capital City
Girls choir. Led warm ups, sectionals, and helped with music rehearsals before and during the
trip. Helped the choir prepare for a performance with the North Carolina Symphony.
Camp Counselor, Music Leader, Lifeguard, and Low Ropes Leader
2013 2014
Camp Rock Fish Meadows
Developed and led devotions, created and implemented skits, led Low Rope Team building,
activities, and taught music and choreography to over 200 children.
After-School Counselor
YMCA
Led youth activities with approximately 50 children during after school care.

2011 2012

Vacation Bible School Music Director

2008 2011
Southside Church
Led and taught music and choreography to over 175 children plus their parents.

JOB EXPERIENCE
Piano Teacher
Camp Counselor, Rockfish Meadows
Apartment Assistant, Meredith College
Resident Assistant, Meredith College
Assistant Manager and Lifeguard, Aquatic Management Group
Private Vocal Coach, Clayton, NC
Nannie, babysitter, and house-sitter, Clayton, North Carolina

2015
2013-2014
2013 Present
2012 2013
2009 2013
2010 2012
2007 Present

ACADEMIC HONORS
Deans List, Meredith College
Alpha Lambda Delta, Meredith College
SCHOOL OFFICE POSITIONS
Secretary, Meredith College Chorale
President, Meredith National Association of Music Educators
Musical Director, Merediths Premiere Encore A Capella Group
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/EXPERIENCES
NCYAP Italy Study Abroad
Capital City Girls Choir Intern (NYC)
2013-2014
Meredith College
Worship Leader
North Carolina State Universitys Campus Crusade
Summit Church- Blue Ridge Campus
New Creation Church (Fill-in)
2014-Present
Childrens Church Assistant Teacher, Nursery Assistant
2007 - 2012
Girls of Faith Prayer Leader
Missionary
Southside Church

2010

2013-2015

VOCAL TRAINING AND PERFORMANCES

(INCLUDES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT)
UNC-Chapel Hill High School Music Camp (9)
Auditioned and selected to perform Faith Hill's "I Will Be Here" for the
Cabaret Performance at UNC Chapel Hill's High School Music Camp.
Clayton Band Classic (9)
National Anthem Solo Performance at the Clayton Band Classic including
area band performance competitions.
Uganda Children Fundraiser (9)
Performed a solo performance of Etta James' "At Last" for a High School
Senior Project Talent Show to raise money for children in Uganda.
Johnston Community College, Smithfield, NC (9)
Performed opening number solo performances of Sarah Evans' Born to Fly
and Faith Hill's There Youll Be in the Johnston Community College
Country Music Showcase.
The Singer's Art Voice Recital Performance (9)
Participated as "Miss Congeniality" in several group numbers and performed
a solo of Martina McBride's "I Love You" at The Singer's Art Spring Voice
Recital of "Cinemagic".
Johnston County Education Foundation Fundraiser (9, 11)
Participated in Clayton High School group and solo performances in the
"Showcase of Stars" fundraising event for the Johnston County Education
Foundation. Lead soloist performing Queens "Somebody to Love".
Imagine Concert Fundraiser (9-10)
Solo Performances of "Hero" and Faith Hill's "There Will Come A Day" for
the Imagine Concert Fundraiser for the handicap and disabled.
Joey Jog Fundraiser (9-10)
Solo Performances of Faith Hill's "There Will Come A Day" and Avalon's "The
Glory" for the JoeyJog Fundraiser for the American Liver foundation.
Labelle Music Studio Voice Recital (9-10)
Performed solo Performances of Kelly Pickler's "Things That Never Cross a
Man's Mind" and Carrie Underwood's "I'll Stand By You" in Elizabeth
Labelle's Spring Voice Recital.
Clayton High School Drama Performances (10-12)
Performed miscellaneous roles in Clayton High Schools Once Upon a
Mattress. Performed the role of Snestky in the Clayton High Schools
Fools production.
Honors Choral Program (11-12)
Performed with Clayton High School's Honors Choral Program.
National Music in the Parks (Lead Soloist) (11)
Performed Queens "Somebody to Love" as the lead soloist in Clayton High
School's Honor's Chorus at the National Music in the Parks Choral
Production. The chorus received a 2nd place award.

Honors Chorus Spring and Winter Recitals (11-12)

Performed solo and group performances in Clayton High Schools Honors
Chorus Spring Recital. Solo performances included a duet of Lionel Richie's
"Hello, Avril Lavigne's" Keep Holding On", Queens "Somebody To Love",
duet of Carrie Underwood's "Temporary Home", Faith Hill's" Like We Never
Loved at All".
Blue Carpet Night Honors Chorus Fundraising Project (12)
Performed solo performances in CHS's Blue Carpet Night including Barbara
Streisands "Don't Rain on my Parade" and Francesca Battistellis Free To
Be Me.
Southside Church Music (9-12)

Worship Praise Team member providing musical performance during

worship

Vacation Bible School Music Director leading, teaching music, and

choreography to over 175 children plus their parents.

Performed a solo performance of Mandy Moore's "Only Hope" in

Southside Church's Talent show.

Performed solo performances in Worship Services. Solo Performances

include Avalon's "Everything To Me", Chris Tomlin's "I Will Rise" and "In
Christ Alone", a duet of "Shout To The Lord", a trio performance of
Avalon's "Adonai", a trio performance of Avalon's "The Glory", a trio
performance of Nicole C. Mullen's Redeemer, and a quartet of Indelible
Grace's "To Christ The Lord".

Harvest Festival Music Leader teaching music and choreography to

150 children.
Meredith College (Freshman)
Meredith College Encore Acapella Group
Meredith College Chorale
National Music Educators Association
Encore Website Administrator
Performed solo performances in Meredith College 2011 Fall and
Christmas Concerts. Duet performance included Quando Corpus and
Morietur. Solo performances included Merry Christmas Darling
and Up on the House Top.
Meredith College (Sophmore)
Meredith College (Junior)
Meredith College (Senior)