Abigail Alvarado-Smith is a lifelong musician with over 12 years of experience and a passion for teaching. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal and General Music Education from the University of Arkansas in the USA and hopes to continue her education with a Master’s Degree in the near future. During her time at university, she distinguished herself by performing in the top choirs and opera theater ensembles, honing her skills and musicality to a professional level. Abigail holds teaching licenses in both Arkansas and Texas (USA), reflecting her dedication to excellence and her commitment to educating aspiring musicians. After graduating, she embarked on a fulfilling journey teaching choir and general music in public schools across both states, where she nurtured a love for music in her students and helped them achieve their goals.
Abigail also completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme herself during her secondary school years in El Paso, Texas. This gives her a unique perspective as both an IB student and teacher and allows her to share real-life experiences and provide guidance to the IB students at ILG.
In her free time, Abigail loves to travel and spend time with her husband and their two cats. Her love for travel and experiencing new cultures is what drew her to ILG school, and she is very excited to begin her international teaching career as a part of its vibrant community. Her approach to teaching is rooted in personalized instruction tailored to each student’s individual learning style and aspirations. Her passion for music and her comprehensive understanding of vocal, guitar, and piano techniques, as well as music theory, helps to create a nurturing learning environment where students can explore, grow, and develop their talents to their fullest potential. She is very excited to get the chance to collaborate with her fellow teachers and can’t wait to meet everyone!
