Alexander McMahon

Responsible for leading instruction to band classes at Andover Central High School, Andover Central Middle School, Sunflower Elementary, Meadowlark Elementary and Prairie Creek Elementary. Member of a 3 person band directing staff utilizing a co-teaching model. Group sizes vary from 20-160 members. Lead teacher for all grades and ensembles (on a rotation with other directors) throughout my tenure.

• Used long-term planning skills to prepare music students for concerts and festivals, resulting in yearly Excellent and Superior Ratings at all grade levels and nomination/selection to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association Conference
• Organized yearly fundraising events that promote music education in the South-Central Region of Kansas (Southern Plains Honor Band, SCKMEA District Audition Day, SCKMEA Honor Ensembles, Get Trombonafidel)
• Organized bi-annual out-of-state band trips for HS Band and HS Jazz Bands
• Maintained equipment and instrument inventory through allocation of budget for repairs and new purchases
• Utilized technology-driven curriculum within high school band classes
• Served as Auditorium Manager, responsible for maintaining equipment and running lights/sound for events
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for adjudicated events.

• Utilize technology skills and resources to facilitate customer-facing Program Activation webinars, and travel to locations for in-person Program Activation in-service and professional development sessions
• Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
• Facilitate professional development sessions with groups as large as 40 persons
• Facilitated online webinars for Pearson math, science, social studies products
• Maintain follow-up communication with teachers and administrators after delivering services
• Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.

• Responsible for leading instruction to band and choir classes at Wellington High School and elementary band classes at Kennedy Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, and Washington Elementary
• Group sizes vary from 5-75 members
• Used long-term planning skills to prepare music students for concerts and festivals
• Created proposals and cost estimates for school instrument purchases
• Increased recruitment of first-year band students by 200%
• Produced and directed Christmas-themed Madrigal Feast with HS choral classes
• Utilized technology-driven curriculum within high school band classes.
• Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
• Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for performances.

• Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
• Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.

• Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
• Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
• Prepared lessons according to course outline to convey required material and deepen student understanding of subject matter.
• Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
• Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.

• Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement introductory activities related to fundamental musical concepts.
• Instructed middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
• Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
• Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.