Kyra Klontz is a recent graduate of Miami University where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Vocal Performance. She has experience student teaching at both the elementary and high school levels. She also has experience as a long-term choral substitute at two schools in Arlington, Virginia. Kyra was very involved in musical groups and organizations during her time at Miami University where she displayed strong leadership skills and received numerous honors and scholarships.

1. KYRA M. KLONTZ
648 S. Illinois St Cell: (703) 408-8276
Arlington, VA 22204 kmklontz@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Miami University; Oxford, OH
Honors Class of 2017
Majors: Bachelor of Music in Music Education-Choral/General Music
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance
Minors: Special Education
Musical Theatre
GPA: 3.96 - summa cum laude
Four Year Resident Educator, Multi-Age Music preK-12
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Long-Term Choral Substitute, Yorktown High School; Arlington, VA, December 2017-March 2018
• Long-Term Choral Substitute, Williamsburg Middle School; Arlington, VA, December 2017-March 2018
• Student Teaching, Mason High School, 9-12 Choral Music; Mason, OH
• Student Teaching, Maple Dale Elementary School, K-4 General Music; Cincinnati, OH
• Intern, Reid’s Gift, Summer 2017
A non-profit serving teens and adults with disabilities in Southern California
• Private Voice Teacher 2016
• History of Western Music, Undergraduate Assistant 2016
• Group Fitness Instructor, Miami University Recreational Center 2016-2017
• Student Manager, Miami University Recreational Center 2016-2017
• Nanny, Summers 2012-2016
ACTIVITIES
• Best Buddies Friends Choir, August 2014 – May 2017
An inclusive choir that integrates Miami students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- President, January 2016- December 2016
- Vice President, February 2015- 2016
• Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, February 2014 – May 2017
- Song Chair, November 2014- 2016
- Safety & Wellness Chair, 2014-2015
• Miami University Opera
- Mrs. Segstrom, A Little Night Music, 2017
- Emma Jones, Street Scene, 2016
- Mrs. TTT, Martian Chronicles, 2015
- Grand Night for Singing, 2014
- Paquette, Candide Opera Scenes, 2013
• Miami University Chamber Singers, 2016-2017
- Student Conductor, 2016-2017
Miami University Collegiate Chorale, 2013 – 2016
- Executive Counsel (Secretary), 2014-2015
• Rho Gamma, Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor, 2015 – 2017
• Best Buddies, Peer Buddy, 2014 – 2017
An organization dedicated to establishing a volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships,
integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
• Honors Outdoor Leadership in Argentina, January 2015
A three-week immersive study abroad experience in the mountains of Patagonia where I developed effective wilderness
and life skills and acquired the fundamental responsibilities of outdoor leaders
• Leadershape Conference Miami University, 2014
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS s
• American Choral Directors Association, 2014- 2017
• National Association for Music Educators, 2014- 2017
• Students for the National Association of Teachers of Singing, 2016-2017

2. HONORS & AWARDS
President’s List 2015, 2016, 2017
Obtained a GPA of a 4.0 for the academic year
Dean’s List 2013, 2014
Obtained a GPA of a 3.7 or above for the academic year
University Academic Scholar Class of 2017
Four-year scholarship designed to enable Miami University’s best and brightest students to engage more deeply in
their specific fields of interest by awarding unparalleled access to Miami’s most renowned programs, distinguished
faculty mentors, cutting-edge research and internship experiences, and personal connection with key university
officials and guests
Miami University Choral Scholar
A distinction among Choral Music Education Majors that allows for extra enrichment opportunities including, but not
limited to: special interest sessions and student conducting
Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship 2013-2017
Four-year merit based scholarship
Simon Carrington Masterclass 2016
Selected to conduct a choir of my peers in a public coaching for a guest clinician in front of faculty
Dean Sutherland Masterclass 2016
Selected to perform in a public coaching for a guest clinician in front of faculty and peers
Ciáran Sheehan Masterclass 2016
Selected to perform in a public coaching for a guest clinician in front of faculty and peers
Nina Palmer Quay Memorial Scholarship 2015, 2016
Music department merit and talent based scholarship
Alberta Lutz Ittel Music Education Scholarship 2014, 2015, 2016
Music department merit and talent based scholarship
Grothen Music Scholarship 2015
Music department merit and talent based scholarship
Goebel-Fischer Music Education Scholarship 2014
Music department merit and talent based scholarship
Miami University Panhellenic Scholarship 2014, 2015
Music department merit and talent based scholarship

3. REFERENCES
Kay Edwards
Phone: (513) 529-2726 Email: edwardk1@miamioh.edu
Miami University, Music Education Program Chair
Professor of Music Education
Shannon Posey
Phone: (703) 529-2193 Email: poseysn@miamioh.edu
Miami University, Assistant Director of Fitness-Group Fitness
Current employer at the Recreational Sports Center
Elizabeth Hoover
Phone: (513) 529-2054 Email: hooverea@miamioh.edu
Miami University, Lecturer in Musicology
Cooperating teacher for undergraduate assistantship
William Bausano
Phone: (513) 529-3089 Email: bausanwp@miamioh.edu
Mimi University, Director of Choral Activities
Cooperating teacher for student conducting