Alexandra M. El-Sherif

Lead Music Teacher, Specials Team Lead at Montessori Academy of Colorado

Developed and implemented a modern band program. Directed, choreographed, and vocally directed the spring musical. Built and utilized recording studio for original student compositions. Track student progress while partnering with classroom teachers and parents on solutions.

Music Teacher (Maternity Leave) at Montessori School of Denver

Developed and implemented music curriculum to keep student momentum. Taught guitar, keyboard/piano, percussion, singing, and songwriting. Collaborated with the other members of the Specials team and faculty on community projects. Participated in and led school performances.

Music Therapist at Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver

Provide therapy to children from 3 years old to adults with varying diagnoses. Work with an interdisciplinary team to best help clients. Utilize interventions to address goal areas: Increase communication, independence, socialization, and fine and gross motor skills.

Music Therapy Intern at Primary Children's Hospital

Specialized in behavioral health admissions. Researched methods for the behavioral health population and foster children. Led interventions to address goal areas: Increase cognition, emotional expression, socialization, and normalizing the hospital.

Music Director at Camp Shady Brook

Developed and implemented a music program for 6 to 17-year-olds. Taught music, improvisation, and songwriting. Educated youth on healthy coping skills through music.

Cello Teacher at String Project, Arizona State University

Taught lessons to local Title 1 families. Implemented lesson plans and documented progress. Fostered musical interest in under-served youth.

Maternity Leave Music Teacher, K-8 at Montessori School of Denver

Developed and implemented music curriculum to keep student momentum; taught guitar, keyboard/piano, percussion, singing, and songwriting; collaborated with the Specials team and faculty on community projects; participated in and led school performances.