Allison

M. Rainwater
31 Lake Ridge Drive
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 942-7179
allisonmrainwater@gmail.com

EDUCATION

University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
August 2012 Present

Passed Praxis II (Music Content and Instruction 5114) January 27, 2017
Cumulative GPA Currently Held in Masters Degree Program 3.6
Cumulative GPA Upon Completion of Undergraduate Degree Program 3.3
Admitted to The Neag School of Education March 5, 2014

In-Progress:
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (Music Concentration) Anticipated Graduation Date: May 6, 2017 University of Connecticut

Complete:
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (Piano Concentration) May 7, 2016 University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science in Education (Music Concentration) May 8, 2016 University of Connecticut

Windham High School Willimantic, CT
August 2010 June 2012

Arts at the Capitol Performing Arts Magnet High School Willimantic, CT
August 2008 June 2010


SCHOLARSHIPS

2012 2016: Recipient of the Fine Arts Talent and the Victor Borge scholarships
May 2012: Recipient of the Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship for Outstanding Women Educators


EXPERIENCE: EMPLOYMENT, PROFESSIONAL, AND VOLUNTEER

Neag School of Education Part Time Internship
August 2016 Present 18 hours per week.
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L. W. Batchelder School Hartford Public Schools: Preschool 8 grade general music, band, and chorus instruction.

Neag School of Education Full Time Student Teaching
February 2016 May 2016
Annie E. Vinton Elementary School: Preschool 4th grade music instruction.
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Mansfield Middle School: 5 8 grade private and group music instruction.

Neag School of Education Clinical Observation Hours
September 2014 December 2015
Placements included:
Plainfield High School 60 hours
Annie E. Vinton Elementary School 60 hours
Mansfield Middle School 60 hours

Restavec Freedom Alliance, BEM Inc.: Director of Arts and Education
2014 Present
RFA Haiti is an organization dedicated to providing relief for child slaves, or children at risk of becoming child slaves.
Responsibilities: Creating music, art, and literacy activities for children of all ages in Haiti, while assessing and addressing the needs of the children in the surrounding
community.

HuskyTHON University of Connecticut Dance Marathon
2013 Present: Raised approximately $4,000 for Connecticut Childrens Medical Center

Rainwater Photography, Co-Owner
2012 Present
Versatile photography business located in Columbia, CT. Visit online: rainwater.photoreflect.com
Official photographer for Tri-State Horsemens Association Open Show Series.

Pit Musician: String Bass
2012 Present

Piano Teacher/Accompanist
2008 Present
Responsibilities: Teaching students age four to 18, from beginning to advanced levels of playing, as well as providing piano accompaniment for many vocal and instrumental
soloists and ensembles.