Amanda Ford
Miami,OK
Summary
Creative Vocal Music & Orchestra teacher accomplished in designing and implementing diverse music lessons for students aged Pre-K to 12. Dedicated and passionate professional with expertise in directing and choreographing musicals, performances and competitions. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience onto Elementary students. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Certified in Missouri to teach elementary and middle grades.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Choir Teacher
Miami High School
08.2022 - Current
- Managed all aspects of concert planning, including program selection, logistics coordination, and event promotion.
- Developed students'' music reading abilities through comprehensive sight-singing instruction.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
- Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
Choir and Orchestra Teacher
Joplin North Middle School
08.2012 - Current
- Taught sixth through eighth grade choir and orchestra.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions, harmony.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school/departmental vision and goals.
- Guided and instructed music students in music theory, singing, and instrument playing.
- Prepared students for three and one contest per year
- Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events
- Helped students gain confidence to audition and perform both as choir and soloist to mass audience, and taught them proper stage presence etiquette.
Choir/General Music Teacher
Wyandotte Public Schools
05.2000 - 05.2012
- Taught high school and middle school choir, pre-K through third grade general music.
- Prepared high school and middle school students for various choir performances and competitions.
- Co-directed and coordinated K-12 theatrical musical yearly
- Directed and coordinated children's Christmas play each year
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education With A Vocal Emphasis
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS12.2005
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK12.1999
High School Diploma -
Wyandotte High School
Wyandotte, OK05.1996
Skills
- Classroom management
- Collaboration
- Event planning
- Learning enhancement
- Assemble leadership
- Relationship building
- Choral Conducting
Accomplishments
- 2009 Teacher of the year Wyandotte Public Schools
- 2014 Joplin Globe's Outstanding Teacher of the Week
- 2016 Nominated by colleagues as North Middle School's Outstanding Teacher
- 2020 Golden Apple Award Nominee
Timeline
Choir Teacher
Miami High School
08.2022 - Current
Choir and Orchestra Teacher
Joplin North Middle School
08.2012 - Current
Choir/General Music Teacher
Wyandotte Public Schools
05.2000 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education With A Vocal Emphasis
Pittsburg State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
High School Diploma -
Wyandotte High School
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