Moriah L. Bias
Lexington
Summary
Professional educator with deep expertise in musical arts and strong commitment to fostering creativity and artistic skills. Demonstrates effective classroom management and ability to inspire students through engaging lesson plans. Highly adaptable, with proven track record of collaborating with colleagues to achieve educational goals. Known for reliability and consistent focus on delivering impactful results in diverse educational settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
K-6 Music and Art Teacher
Sheets Memorial Christian School
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitate creative expression through diverse art mediums, enhancing student engagement and interest.
- Manage art room supplies, equipment, and resources to maintain a consistent supply for projects.
- Enhance student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Teach classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Implement effective classroom management strategies, maintaining discipline while fostering creativity and individuality in student work.
- Establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages open communication and collaboration among students.
- Plan, prepare, and direct a Kindergarten to 2nd grade Christmas program.
- Foster a love for all kinds of music across multiple age groups through weekly lessons.
Church Worship Coordinator
Sheets Memorial Baptist Church
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated worship services, ensuring alignment with church mission and vision.
- Developed and implemented training programs for volunteer worship teams.
- Oversaw scheduling of musicians and vocalists for weekly services and special events.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to plan service themes and worship elements.
- Led rehearsals, fostering teamwork among musicians and vocalists for optimal performance.
- Evaluated feedback from congregants to improve service quality and engagement.
- Increased efficiency in event preparation by implementing a detailed scheduling system for rehearsals and equipment setup.
- Managed budgets for the worship department to maximize resources while minimizing expenses.
- Streamlined worship service planning through effective communication with pastors, musicians, and technical teams.
- Established a culture of excellence within the worship team by setting high standards for performance, commitment, and spiritual growth.
- Recruited new volunteers to serve on the worship team, maintaining consistent levels of participation and engagement from various age groups within the congregation.
- Ensured seamless transitions between service components through effective cueing of musicians, speakers, and technical elements.
Private Voice Teacher
Self-Employed
01.2008 - Current
- I teach multiple private students, in the Piedmont Triad Area.
- Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Taught students seeking personal improvement, and those aiming for college auditions.
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Instructed students in music theory, technique, and performance skills across various genres.
- Organized recitals and performances to showcase student achievements and enhance public speaking skills.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student development and address concerns effectively.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve retention of musical concepts and techniques.
K-8 Music Teacher
Burlington Christian Academy
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Working with elementary and middle school grades to teach them the basics of music and prepare them for performances.
- Developed comprehensive music curriculum for diverse student populations.
- Fostered a positive and engaging learning environment to enhance student participation.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate music education into broader academic programs.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to improve student music literacy and performance skills.
- Organized school performances, enhancing community engagement and showcasing student talent.
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
Music Director/Secretary (starting in November 2020)
Goodwill Baptist Church
08.2014 - 02.2025
- In charge of all church music.
- Work with the church choir.
- Work with a pianist and other instrumentalists.
- Put together special programs.
- Work with the pastor to help plan special services.
- Work with choir soloists and small groups.
- Teach new music to musicians, choirs, and congregations – both traditional and contemporary.
- Work with children to prepare for special programs.
- Work with youth musically.
K-8 Music teacher
Winston-Salem Christian School
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Working with elementary and middle school grades to teach them the basics of music and prepare them for performances.
K-5 Music Teacher
Redeemer School
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Working with all elementary grades to teach them (and build on) basic concepts of music.
Voice Professor
Piedmont International University
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Teaching private lessons to music majors, minors, and others
- Teaching Theory, Aural Skills, and Basic Piano Skills, directing Chorale and Chapel Band
High School Choir Director
Salem Baptist Christian School
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked with 2 separate high school choirs (auditioned and open)
Part Time Sales Leader
Catherine's
01.2009 - 08.2016
- Work daily with customers
- Handle customer returns and complaints
- Answer phone and make phone calls daily
- Handle opening and closing the store
- Work as manager-on-duty
- Handle some administrative duties
Administrative Assistant
First Wesleyan Church of High Point
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor
- Helped with scheduling, copying, designing posters and flyers
- Handled multiple forms of communication for Pastor
- Used Shelby software to keep track of church membership
- Handled multiple other administrative duties
Voice Professor
Southeastern Freewill Baptist College
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Teaching private lessons to music majors, minors, and others
- Teaching Music History and Vocal Pedagogy
Music Director
Calvary Baptist Church
09.2009 - 08.2013
- In charge of all church music
- Worked with church choir
- Worked with pianist, organist, and other instrumentalists
- Put together special programs
- Worked with the pastor to help plan special services
- Worked with choir soloists and small groups
- Taught new music to musicians, choir, and congregation – both traditional and contemporary
- Started and worked with Children’s Choir
Voice Teacher
Cannon Music Camp
06.2011 - 07.2011
- Taught Voice for Cannon Music Camp
- Taught High School students the basics of good vocal technique
Graduate Assistant
Appalachian State University
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Taught Voice Class 1, 3, and 4
- Performed with Quintessential - the graduate vocal quintet
- Assisted World Music History professors with grading and other secretarial duties
Music Office Assistant
Piedmont Baptist College
03.2005 - 06.2008
- Secretary to the chair of the Music Department
- Worked with licensing and production of CD’s
- Assisted in planning several Chorale Tours, including making the calls to set up the tour, mailing out packets, making follow up calls, and planning the itinerary
- Answered phone and worked with spreadsheets and Music Cataloging Software
- Performed various other secretarial duties
Education
Diploma -
Calvary Baptist High School
Winston-Salem, NC01.2004
Masters of Music - Vocal Performance
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01.2011
B.A. - Music in Vocal Performance
Piedmont Baptist College
Winston-Salem, NC01.2008
Skills
- Over seven years of voice training
- Have functional piano skills – taken lessons for 4 years and play for many of my students
- Conducted Church choir at Calvary of Newton, substitute Choir director at Bethany Baptist and Piedmont Baptist College
- Sung in multiple ensembles during college and graduate school – sung alto and soprano in ensembles
- Vocal performance in contemporary worship
- Leadership in worship services
- Classroom management
- Student mentoring
- Project-based learning
- Event planning
Timeline
K-6 Music and Art Teacher
Sheets Memorial Christian School
08.2025 - Current
Church Worship Coordinator
Sheets Memorial Baptist Church
06.2025 - Current
K-8 Music Teacher
Burlington Christian Academy
08.2023 - 05.2025
K-8 Music teacher
Winston-Salem Christian School
10.2021 - 05.2023
K-5 Music Teacher
Redeemer School
08.2020 - 12.2020
High School Choir Director
Salem Baptist Christian School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Voice Professor
Piedmont International University
08.2016 - 12.2020
Administrative Assistant
First Wesleyan Church of High Point
02.2016 - 05.2016
Music Director/Secretary (starting in November 2020)
Goodwill Baptist Church
08.2014 - 02.2025
Voice Professor
Southeastern Freewill Baptist College
08.2011 - 05.2014
Voice Teacher
Cannon Music Camp
06.2011 - 07.2011
Music Director
Calvary Baptist Church
09.2009 - 08.2013
Graduate Assistant
Appalachian State University
08.2009 - 05.2011
Part Time Sales Leader
Catherine's
01.2009 - 08.2016
Private Voice Teacher
Self-Employed
01.2008 - Current
Music Office Assistant
Piedmont Baptist College
03.2005 - 06.2008
Masters of Music - Vocal Performance
Appalachian State University
B.A. - Music in Vocal Performance
Piedmont Baptist College
Diploma -
Calvary Baptist High School