DeNesha McAllister
Fayetteville
Summary
Knowledgeable educator with background in substitute teaching. Engaged students through interactive lessons and maintained positive classroom environment. Demonstrated adaptability and effective classroom management skills.
Experienced with classroom instruction, student engagement, and curriculum implementation. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to maintain conducive learning environment. Strong understanding of classroom management and adaptability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Leader
Restoration City Church
03.2025 - Current
- Planned, coordinated, and led weekly worship services, blending contemporary and traditional styles.
- Selected and arranged worship songs to align with sermon themes and the church's vision.
- Led worship services, fostering spiritual engagement and community connection.
- Led congregations in authentic, Spirit-led worship that encouraged participation and connection.
- Facilitated a smooth service flow in collaboration with pastors, media, and technical teams.
- Introduced new worship songs and arrangements to keep services fresh and engaging.
Assistant Glee Coordinator
Gilbert Theater
01.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented an engaging musical theatre curriculum, integrating acting, singing, and dance for students ages 6 to 17.
- Taught vocal technique, stage movement, and character development through classical and contemporary repertoire.
- Directed full-scale musical productions, managing auditions, casting, rehearsals, and performances.
- Provided individualized coaching to help students strengthen vocal performance, stage presence, and confidence.
Substitute Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2019 - 06.2025
- Follow Lesson Plans: Implement the lesson plans left by the regular teacher and ensure that students complete the assigned work.
- Manage Classroom Behavior: Maintain a productive and respectful classroom environment. Address behavioral issues in a fair and consistent manner.
- Engage Students: Encourage student participation and keep them focused on the lesson. Adapt instructional methods as necessary to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Communicate with Staff: Report any significant issues or concerns to the school administration or the regular teacher upon their return.
- Supervise Students: Ensure the safety and well-being of students during class time, breaks, and transitions between activities.
- Complete Administrative Tasks: Fill out any necessary forms or reports related to student attendance or incidents.
- Facilitated classroom instruction to ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
Musician/Adult Choir Director/Youth Choir Director
House of Praise Ministries
05.2015 - 08.2024
- Develop and cultivate music ministry by overseeing and resourcing all worship services at the church.
- Develop skits and programs with children between the ages of 3-18.
- Demonstrate leadership in music and teamwork by planning all services in consultation with Pastors and worship planning team.
- Works collegially with musicians, artists and other leaders, and pastorally with a diverse congregation.
Middle School Chorus/General Music Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Create and follow regular teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to participate
- Assign classwork and homework as applicable, according to the lesson plans
- Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment
- Supervise students out of class such as in the hallways and in the cafeteria
- Teach comprehensive theory, reading, ear training, sight singing, repertoire and solo playing, accompanying, and musicianship.
- Experienced in training young vocalists in all phases of musical training including sight-singing, ear training, and stage deportment.
- Establish a basis in basic music theory, sight-reading/singing, ear training skills and tonal memory.
Executive Assistant
RICE Security & Consulting, LLC.
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails, and interfacing with clients
- Prepare internal and external corporate documents for team members and industry partners
- Schedule meetings and appointments and manage travel itineraries
- Arrange corporate events to take place outside of the workplace, such as golf tournaments, fund-raising events and staff appreciation events
- Maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents
- Uphold a strict level of confidentiality
- Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and clientele
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC08.2018
Effective Teacher Training - undefined
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC08.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Pine Forest High School
Fayetteville, NC06.2013
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Lesson plan implementation
- Fostering student involvement
- Behavioral intervention
- Communication with staff
- Administrative reporting
- Curriculum adaptation
- Music instruction
Accomplishments
- Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, Member, President (1 year term)
- National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition, Musical Theatre, honorable mention
Timeline
Worship Leader
Restoration City Church
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Glee Coordinator
Gilbert Theater
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2019 - 06.2025
Middle School Chorus/General Music Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2019 - 06.2021
Executive Assistant
RICE Security & Consulting, LLC.
11.2018 - 01.2020
Musician/Adult Choir Director/Youth Choir Director
House of Praise Ministries
05.2015 - 08.2024
Effective Teacher Training - undefined
Fayetteville Technical Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Pine Forest High School
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of North Carolina at Pembroke