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Ellen Thweatt

Nashville

Summary

Creative and compassionate educator with over 10 years of experience in music education, special needs support, and customer service. Skilled in adaptive teaching, event management, and building inclusive environments. Currently completing a Music Therapy Equivalency Program with hands-on clinical experience in psychiatric and developmental settings.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

The Perch
08.2024 - Current
  • Operate POS system and craft specialty coffee beverages
  • Manage closing procedures and cash handling

Special Needs Companion

Self Employed Services
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead group outings and social events for teens and young adults with autism
  • Teach daily living skills in outdoor and indoor settings

Founder & Performer

A Little Princess
05.2020 - Current
  • Manage all business operations for children's party entertainment company
  • Perform as costumed characters, manage bookings, client communication, and marketing

Special Education Teacher

Illuminate Academy
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Delivered individualized instruction and life skills training for students with developmental disabilities
  • Conducted adaptive music classes across varied age groups

Nanny

Individual Families
01.2021 - 01.2022

Music Teacher (Private & Mobile)

Self-Employed / Mobile Music Entertainment
01.2011 - 01.2022
  • Provided in-home private music lessons tailored to children's needs
  • Taught piano, voice, and beginner instruments

Usher/Host

City Winery
01.2018 - 01.2021

Barista

Starbucks
01.2017 - 01.2018

Choir Director

United Methodist Church
01.2015 - 01.2016

Education

Music Therapy Equivalency Distance Program -

St. Mary’s of The Woods College
05-2026

Bachelor of Music -

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
05.2018

Skills

  • Instruction in life skills development
  • Experienced in data entry
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Team player
  • Small group instruction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Social skills development
  • Emotional regulation support
  • Functional communication training

Accomplishments

    Won "Best of Nashville Parenting 2021" award for small business "A Little Princess"

Timeline

Barista

The Perch
08.2024 - Current

Special Needs Companion

Self Employed Services
06.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Illuminate Academy
09.2022 - 05.2024

Nanny

Individual Families
01.2021 - 01.2022

Founder & Performer

A Little Princess
05.2020 - Current

Usher/Host

City Winery
01.2018 - 01.2021

Barista

Starbucks
01.2017 - 01.2018

Choir Director

United Methodist Church
01.2015 - 01.2016

Music Teacher (Private & Mobile)

Self-Employed / Mobile Music Entertainment
01.2011 - 01.2022

Music Therapy Equivalency Distance Program -

St. Mary’s of The Woods College

Bachelor of Music -

Trevecca Nazarene University

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