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Performing Arts: Write, produce, direct and perform in musical shows, adult and children's theater,
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Adekola Adedapo

Summary

Energetic performer driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. Successful in classroom management, Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Experienced educator with over 25 years of experience in instruction. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic coordinator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding job duty and training in instruction. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in educational instruction, and performing arts.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience

Work History

Storyteller/Singer Lead for Jazz for 1st Graders

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Milwaukee, WI
10.1996 - Current
  • Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
  • Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
  • Generated singing exercises to develop voice.
  • Selected music carefully to achieve balance of musical styles such as [Type] and [Type] musical styles.
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
  • Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
  • Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.

Coordinator of Multicultural Programs/African American Affinity Group Leader

Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
10.2011 - 07.2021
  • Adopted technological advances to boost instructional diversity and improve student interest in materials.
  • Taught students how to move past pre-conceived ideas and expand understanding of [Area of study].
  • Devised experiential activities to drive home points made during classroom lectures and in textbooks.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies and cross-cultural perspectives.
  • Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Paraprofessional Reading Specialist

Lloyd Street Global Education
Milwaukee, WI
10.1995 - 05.2011
  • Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
  • Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
  • Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

Master of Arts - Professional Development/ Adult Education

Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
08.2021

Bachelor of Arts -

Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
12.2010

Associate of Arts - Speech And Theater

Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI
06.1967

Skills

  • Building Blocks of Learning
  • Positive Interaction
  • Family Involvement
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Safety Awareness
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Presenting at Conferences
  • Class Engagement

Performing Arts: Write, produce, direct and perform in musical shows, adult and children's theater,

Performing Arts : Write, produce, direct and perform in musical shows, adult and children's theater, jazz band, and school assembly programming. I am a professional storyteller with emphasis on African culture and traditional African folkloric music. For the thirty years I have been involved in performance with top jazz musicians from Milwaukee and Chicago as a jazz singer as well as teaching voice and nightclub singing at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. I have worked as an “extra” on several films from the 1980's and industrial film for various firms like Goodwill. I have a theater resume that includes all the plays I have done in the past forty years

Additional Information

• Citation by the Legislature for the State of Wisconsin for performance and assistance in securing quality entertainment for the 1997 National Black Caucus of State Legislatures • Community Brainstorming "Passing the Legacy Award" 2005

• Wisconsin Area Music Industry(WAMI) for Best Female Vocalist in 2001

• "Women Putting Their Stamp on Milwaukee" award for Arts and Entertainment by the United States Postal Workers Women's History Celebration 2009

• Black Excellence Award (Music) 2015 by Milwaukee Times and WISN

• Honored by both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature for contribution to Wisconsin music in honor of Black Music Month 2019

Timeline

Coordinator of Multicultural Programs/African American Affinity Group Leader

Alverno College
10.2011 - 07.2021

Storyteller/Singer Lead for Jazz for 1st Graders

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
10.1996 - Current

Paraprofessional Reading Specialist

Lloyd Street Global Education
10.1995 - 05.2011

Master of Arts - Professional Development/ Adult Education

Alverno College

Bachelor of Arts -

Alverno College

Associate of Arts - Speech And Theater

Muskegon Community College

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