8308 Pamela Dr.

Journee Smith Richmond, VA 23229

804-370-2961
Journee.C.Smith@gmail.com
Choral Music Educator: Current Senior at James Madison

JourneeSmith.weebly.com

Education Awards
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
August 2014- expected May 2019 JMU Chapter of the ACDA:
Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Vocal Concentration) Conducting Competition
Performing Ensembles: Chorale, Treble Chamber Choir, University Women’s Chorus Award
April 2018

Freeman High School, Richmond, VA Selected by fellow students and

Graduated May, 2014 Choral Directors of JMU Music
Center of Leadership, Government and Global Economics Department
Dance Team Competition Choreographer Music Director’s Award
Show Choir Co-Captain April 2014

Work Experience Selected by Choral Director, 125

students considered
Student Teaching, Harrisonburg, VA
January 2019 - May 2019 Scholars Award
Student Teacher to 9 classes: Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, April 2014
Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, NewComers (ELL), and a Childrens Choir 12 selected by high school
Undergraduate Manager/Conductor, University Women’s Chorus teachers out of 425 students
August 2018 - December 2018 Rachel’s Challenge Award
Conducted a choral piece, managed attendance, assisted the Conductor December 2013
Head Music and Dance Instructor, Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center Selected by fellow peers, 425
June 2017 - August 2018 students considered
Facilitated a songwriting class, voice coaching, lessons on the Ukulele, choreographed four
shows, music directed six performances
Teachers for Tomorrow Internship, Ridge Elementary
January 2014 - August 2014
Created and taught two lesson plans for elementary level math while incorporating music,
dance and, the outdoors to create a more enriching learning experience

Leadership and Extracurricular Music Activities

JMUke Event Leader — Community Outreach Event
September 2016 - November 2018
Led Ukulele events around the community by initially teaching how to play the Ukulele and
then hosting a Jam Session
Maximum Journee — Acoustic Duo
January 2011- June 2018
Vocalist in acoustic duet that performed across Richmond at 3 Graduation ceremonies, 1 Bat
Mitzvah and local businesses
Unaccompanied — President, JMU All-Female A Cappella Group
September 2015 - May 2018
President, Treasurer, Arranger
Led a group of 15 women by fostering a safe environemt where each individual feel
comfortable to freely express themselves through music, fundraised over $400, completed two
a cappella choral arrangements
Volunteer for Gus Bus Program — James Madison University
September 2015- December 2015
Worked with 6 students of Springfield Elementary School to help encourage and foster a love
of reading

Skills and Hobbies: Proficient in Garageband and Video Editing Softwares, Singer-Songwriter, Wedding Singer & Choreographer