Grace Mock
Billings,MT
Summary
Driven music professional and student support specialist. Previous K–12 music educator, now serving as a college student support specialist. Adept at designing and executing engaging learning experiences, managing complex schedules and events, and building trusting relationships through emotional intelligence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant for Retention
Montana State University Billings
07.2024 - Current
- Provided academic advising, mentorship, and consistent check-ins for students, addressing concerns and connecting them with campus resources to improve student success.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to develop and implement targeted retention initiatives, including community-building events, enhancing students' sense of belonging.
- Created online orientation program for all incoming students to be invited to complete.
Elementary Music Specialist
Billings Public Schools
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Designed and implemented a music curriculum for diverse learners, fostering creativity, collaboration, and a love for music among students in a Title 1 setting.
- Adapted instruction to meet the needs of students from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, utilizing differentiated teaching strategies and inclusive practices.
- Organized and directed school-wide performances and events, promoting community engagement and showcasing student talent while building confidence and teamwork skills.
Private Voice Teacher
Self-Employed
09.2019 - Current
- Designed and delivered individualized instruction in voice and piano for students ranging from beginners to advanced musicians, from ages seven to fifty-five.
- Adjudicated middle schools for choir and solo festivals.
- Worked with Arts Without Boundaries to provide students with a passion for music with free voice lessons in preparation for competition.
Education
Master of Education - Interdisciplinary Studies (Music)
Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT05-2023
Skills
- Leadership
- Management
- Organization
- Student Support
- Mentoring
- Project Coordination
- Community Outreach
- Educational Leadership
Awards and Recognitions
Recipient of Classroom Excellence Grant to provide a culturally relevant musical education for students (3/2024).
Received Unsung Hero award for advocacy work for student parents.
2024-2025 Academic Support Employee of the Year award.
Timeline
Graduate Assistant for Retention
Montana State University Billings
07.2024 - Current
Elementary Music Specialist
Billings Public Schools
12.2023 - 06.2025
Private Voice Teacher
Self-Employed
09.2019 - Current
Master of Education - Interdisciplinary Studies (Music)
Montana State University Billings
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Montana State University Billings
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Montana State University Billings