Holly Higdon is a 2016 graduate of Saint Mary's College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. She has extensive experience in music education, having completed student teaching placements at multiple schools where she planned and taught choir lessons. She also has experience working in marketing, fitness, and food service. Her leadership roles include serving as President of the Saint Mary's Women's Choir and Vice President of the school's music education club. She has received high honors for her vocal performances, including a perfect score at the state level.

1. HOLLY R. HIGDON
hhigdo01@saintmarys.edu • 1607 Lake Shore Drive, Michigan City, Indiana, 46360 • 219-877-4860
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyhigdon
EXPERIENCE
Internship – Marketing Department Summer Internship 2016
IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte, IN
 Assisted with special event logistics including, planning, set up, and execution
Student Teaching - High School / Middle School / Elementary School January – April 2016
Elkhart Memorial High School & North Side Middle School, Elkhart, IN & Nuner Primary School, South Bend, IN
 Planned and instructed classes averaging 30 students
 Collaborated with music department team
 Taught choir songs
 ISSMA Vocal/Solo & Ensemble preparation
 Volunteered to assist with the school musical
 Tutored students during and after school
 Assessed student learning
 Adapted lessons to the Indiana Music Standards
 Developed a classroom management plan
 Prepared daily lessons
Fitness Center Attendant – YMCA, Michigan City, IN Summers 2014 & 2015
 Responsible for preparation of daily financial summary and cash deposits
 Interacted with guests, and resolved complaints  Monitored and Maintained the facility
Teacher Aide - Elementary / Middle / High School
Nuner Primary School & Clay High School, South Bend, IN – 5 hours per week Fall 2015
Christ the King Elementary School, South Bend, IN – 30 hours Fall 2014
Jackson Intermediate Center, South Bend IN – 15 hours Spring 2013
New Discovery Pre-School, South Bend, IN – 30 hours Fall 2012
 Assisted multi-aged children in a classroom setting
 Implemented lessons developed by the teacher
 Taught beginning recorder in the classroom
 Utilized Smart Boards in music lessons
 Worked with underprivileged pre-school students
 Assisted with special projects
Hostess – Water’s Edge Restaurant Summer 2013
 Responsible for running floor plan, greeting customers and diplomatically handle concerns
EDUCATION
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Music • Principle Instrument: Voice (Soprano) • GPA: 3.0/4.0
May 2016
STUDY ABROAD: – University of Maynooth, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland Spring 2015
PROFICIENCIES: Finale Music Notation Software, GarageBand, Microsoft Office, and Social Media
LEADERSHIP
Saint Mary’s Women’s Choir – Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN
 President of Choir Board in 2015-2016; organized choir activities
 Selected by audition; Sang in soprano I, soprano II and alto sections as needed
 Attended choir tours in multiple states; Worked with middle school and high school students
2012 – 2016
Collegiate Choir, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN
 Soprano II Section Leader.
Fall 2015
CNAfME (Collegiate National Association for Music Education) - Vice-President (2015-2016) 2014-2016
Gold Award, Girl Scouts of America 2012
 Developed, produced and edited a video utilizing multiple methods to explain and demonstrate the
rules for residents of the Sand Castle Homeless Shelter
ISSMA Gold Rating – State Division I, Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) 2011– 2012
 Perfect score – State Division I Vocal Solo (2012)
 Vocal Solo Gold Rating - State Division I (2011)
 Small Group Ensemble - Gold Rating (2012)
 Participated in ISSMA since elementary school
EXTRACURRICULAR & PERFORMANCES
The Echoes – University of Notre Dame, IN (Co-ed a cappella group) 2014 – 2016
 Co-Arranger and soprano II
Madrigal Dinner, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN 2012 – 2015
 Solo and duet performer; chamber music experience
Opera Production of “The Enchanted Pig”, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN Spring 2014
 Cast as a sister named “Dot”

2. HOLLY R. HIGDON
hhigdo01@saintmarys.edu • 1607 Lake Shore Drive, Michigan City, Indiana, 46360 • 219-877-4860
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyhigdon
Cross Country Team Member – Collegiate Division III Team -Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN Fall 2012 – 2013
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Long Beach Community Center 5K Race – Volunteer & Race Director, Raised over $500 each year
St. Stanislaus Church – Soloist for the Masses
Nursing Home Visit – Caroling during Christmas
Toys for Tots – Wrapped gifts
Dome Run - Volunteer
2012 – 2015
2012 – 2014
2013
2013
2012
OTHER INTERESTS
Travel
 Backpacked Europe solo for a month visiting 17 countries
 Toured Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Mexico, and Belize
 Traveled to all 50 States and visited over 200 National Parks