Aldin Chapman II
Independence ,KY
Summary
Seasoned Music Educator with 10 years of experience teaching students various music instruments, including guitar, violin, drums, piano and marching band. Innovative and open-minded individual with thirst for adventure and challenges. Proficient in monitoring student performance and achievement, devising unique lesson plans for each grade level and overseeing rehearsals. Driven to inspire students to pursue academic excellence, personal growth and who strives to create a challenging and engaging learning environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher/Associate Director of Bands
Cincinnati Public Schools Aiken High School
Cincinnati, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as tempo, beat, form, texture and ensemble
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Organized shows and recitals and booking musicians for classroom demonstrations.
- Coached students to play various songs and jingles on piano, guitar, violin and bongo.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape
- Directs Marching, Concert bands, and Percussion ensemble
- Developed modern curriculum for Music Survey (Appreciation) courses.
- Organizes after-school Jazz Band
- Provides one-on-one lessons to students in music tech, guitar, bass, piano, and brass.
- Assisted with the implementation of CPS All City Band.
Director of Bands
Detroit Public Schools
Detroit, MI
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Mentored aspiring musicians, fostering individual talent development and cultivating leadership skills.
- Maintained an organized inventory system for instruments, sheet music library materials ensuring proper care maintenance of valuable resources.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress using both formative and summative evaluation techniques.
- Elevated band performance quality by implementing rigorous rehearsal techniques and high standards.
Marching and Concert Band Director, Music Survey Instructor
Walnut Ridge High School
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Initiated an innovative style of Marching Band which resulted in 54% growth in participants
- Developed new process for student evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
- Responsible for creative design for school theatre program along with annual talent show
- Developed modern curriculum for Music Survey (Appreciation) courses.
- Co-instructed and arranged music for school orchestra
Marching and Concert Band Director, Music Survey Instructor
East High School
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Developed new process for student evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
- Student mentoring and tutoring
- Provide recommendations to Department on additional music courses to include in curriculum.
- Organized and instituted concert band/symphonic band.
- Assisted with organizing school play.
- Developed modern curriculum for Music Survey (Appreciation) courses.
- Syllabus and Course development
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.2022
Bachelor’s of Music Education - Music Education
Central State University
Wiberforce, Ohio2012
Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Band in a Box, Logic Pro X, Sybelius , Bandlab
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Visio), PCs and MAC
- Proficient in Finale, Pyware, SmartMusic, Garage Band
- Proficient in the use and administration of Blackboard Learning Management System
- Skilled in grading system Infinite Campus
- Band participate recruitment and retention
- Implementation of comprehensive music programs
references
- Dr. Mervyn Joseph
Professor of Music
Central State University
Wilberforce, Ohio 45385
(937) 477-1172
- Mr. James Smith
Associate Professor of Jazz Studies, Guitar
Central State University
Wilberforce, Ohio 45385
jsmith@centralstate.edu
- Romeo Reese
Associate Professor
Central State University
614-906-7501
volunteer experience
- Volunteer with mid-western High School Bands
- Dayton Colonel White High School Marching Band
- Dayton Dunbar High School Marching Band
- Toledo Scott High School Marching Band
- Trotwood-Madison High School Marching Band
- Indianapolis Northwest High School Marching Band
- Columbus Preparatory School for Girls
Timeline
Music Teacher/Associate Director of Bands
Cincinnati Public Schools Aiken High School
08.2022 - Current
Director of Bands
Detroit Public Schools
08.2019 - 07.2022
Marching and Concert Band Director, Music Survey Instructor
Walnut Ridge High School
08.2015 - 08.2019
Marching and Concert Band Director, Music Survey Instructor
East High School
08.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Music Education
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor’s of Music Education - Music Education
Central State University