ALEX V. BISIGNANO
Tampa,FL
Summary
Trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to the musical arts. Creates stimulating feedback for all levels of learners and performers. Believes in value of collaboration and committed to fostering an environment that encourages individuals to think critically and expressively.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MS/HS Music Teacher
Innovation Preparatory Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Educate 5th–8th grade students in Music
- Cultivate brand new Music program
- Led professional development meetings
- Instruct Choir, Music Technology as well as Guitar courses
- Effectively communicate music theory into curriculums
- Plan & integrate special accommodations for ESE/non-ESE, and 504 students
- Administer and resolve conflict within students
- Present lessons on ‘smart' technology
- Promote use of small groups in classroom setting
Music Director
Radiant Church
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Championed recruiting and creating multiple teams of touring-level musicians
- Collaborated with musicians for seamless coordination and optimal execution of live events
- Directed team during live performances, while operating Ableton & PlayBack in tandem with playing keys, guitar or bass using talkback mic twice a week
- Efficiently incorporated and help train others in use of Ableton, PlayBack and other Mac/iOS software for live performances
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo
- Selected and arranged music for multiple holiday performances and special events
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical events
- Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources to support various music department needs
- Evaluated musician performance regularly, offering guidance on areas requiring improvement or adjustment in technique or interpretation
- Established partnerships with local churches and institutions providing performance opportunities for young musicians in community
Music K-8 Teacher
Imagine School At Land O' Lakes
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Educated Kindergarten – 8th grade students in Music
- Created and develop Music program
- Taught musical ensembles for students
- Incorporated coherent music theory in lesson plans
- Director of special after school events including musicals, ensembles and choruses for Middle School students
- Successfully taught students to play instruments such as Ukulele, Piano, Hand bells, Boomwhackers and Guitar
- Ball Hockey Coach
Delivery Driver
Carrollwood Florist
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Helped organize and facilitate driver department during busy holidays
- Organized and loading trucks/rigs with product.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Increased repeat business through excellent customer service and prompt resolution of any issues or concerns.
- Kept meticulous records of deliveries, including invoices, delivery confirmations, and any other required documentation to ensure accuracy amongst delivery.
Substitute Teacher
Imagine School At Land O' Lakes
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students following lesson plans
- Long term substitute for 2 weeks
- Maintained a great learning and respectful environment
- Engaged student attention in teaching difficult concepts
Worship Administrative Assistant
Ebenezer Baptist Church
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Worship Leader for Youth of 100+ teens grades 7-12
- Selected songs, schedule practices/rehearsals and schedule band team members
- Created worship services in Planning Center
- Designed and created stage including lights and hardware
- Assistant Worship Leader in main services
- Led Worship for 5th and 6th grade students when scheduled
- Operated sound and re-routed the mixing board in special events; installed new sound board
Chapel Team Leader
Toccoa Falls College
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Selected music for Toccoa Falls College (TFC) chapel
- Coordinated practices/rehearsals, meetings
- Led team devotionals during practices
- Scheduled team members and uploaded song sets on Planning Center
- Used clicks/tracks on music software program (Ableton)
- Kept attendance and grades of the team
- Led for entire TFC student body
- Helped develop and mentor future leaders for the next year in chapel.
Camp Band Team Leader Assistant
Toccoa Falls College
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Traveled the United States with the Toccoa Falls College camp band team to lead worship at various summer camps and conferences for teens and young adults
- Used clicks/tracks on Ableton for live services
- One of the leaders for camp band ministry (vocals, guitar, piano).
Front Service Clerk/Cashier
Publix Supermarkets Store
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Cashier for customers
- Assist customers to the car with groceries
- Filled and maintained store displays and cases
- Guest service and communication skills
Worship Leader
Gathering Pointe Church
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Led Worship for church of 50-100 members weekly
- Selected music, scheduled practices and band members
- Created song sets in Pro-Presenter
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Music, Worship Arts
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa, GA01.2020
Skills
- Well organized, planned and detail oriented
- Great communicator and people skills
- Coordinating schedules & communicating within teams
- Outgoing & self-motivated
- Hard working; dedicated
- Ability to lead people and groups effectively
- Great computer software and writing/typing skills
- Fluent in Mac software, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Student Advising
- Learning enhancement
- Group and individual instruction
- Course Materials Preparation
- Time Management
Certification
Music K-12 Educator's Certificate, State of Florida Department of Education
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Highly Effective" for teaching
- Commenced the birth & development of MS/HS Music Department
References
- Meagan Glover, Principal of Innovation Preparatory Academy, CSUSA, mlordsmith@gmail.com, (813) 403-4670
- Grant Wall, Assistant Professor of Music and Worship Arts/Praise Charts Arranger, Toccoa Falls College, gwall@tfc.edu, (918) 504-1027
- Larry Montesano, Owner, Carrollwood Florist, larry@carrollwoodflorist.com, (813) 267-0499
- Caleb Jones, Administrator/ Worship Leader, Ebenezer Baptist Church, calebjones@ebenezerbaptist.com, (706) 244-0676
Timeline
MS/HS Music Teacher
Innovation Preparatory Academy
08.2023 - Current
Music K-8 Teacher
Imagine School At Land O' Lakes
08.2021 - 08.2023
Music Director
Radiant Church
03.2021 - 09.2023
Delivery Driver
Carrollwood Florist
02.2020 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher
Imagine School At Land O' Lakes
01.2020 - 08.2021
Chapel Team Leader
Toccoa Falls College
08.2017 - 05.2018
Camp Band Team Leader Assistant
Toccoa Falls College
05.2017 - 08.2017
Worship Administrative Assistant
Ebenezer Baptist Church
01.2016 - 12.2019
Worship Leader
Gathering Pointe Church
09.2013 - 08.2015
Front Service Clerk/Cashier
Publix Supermarkets Store
09.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelor's of Science - Music, Worship Arts
Toccoa Falls College
Music K-12 Educator's Certificate, State of Florida Department of Education
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