Anita DuMars
Maramec,OK
Summary
Knowledgeable Music Director with 12+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in Music Education PK-12, Choral Studies, Musical Theater. Looking for a new role with long-term potential. Hardworking performance leader skilled at selecting and arranging musical pieces for regular, holiday and special event performances. Adept at working with individual performers to optimize sound and abilities. Specializing in music. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Musical Director
Various
- Enhanced musical performances by conducting comprehensive rehearsals and providing constructive feedback to performers.
- Collaborated with choreographers and stage directors to ensure seamless integration of music and movement in productions.
- Cultivated a positive working environment within ensembles by promoting open communication amongst all members.
- Mentored up-and-coming musicians through private lessons, fostering their growth as artists and performers.
Director of Fine Arts
Logos Classical Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
Music Teacher
Parkway Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
Choral Director/Music Teacher
Columbia Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
- Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
- Fostered creativity by encouraging improvisation, composition, and arrangement within the classroom setting.
- Motivated students to practice consistently through goal-setting, tracking progress, and providing constructive feedback.
- Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
- Contributed to school-wide events such as musicals or talent shows by providing expertise in rehearsals and performances.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for continual improvement.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse students, resulting in increased motivation and progress.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, creating an inclusive environment conducive to learning.
Music Teacher
Evans Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Augusta University
Augusta12.2011
Skills
- Artistic vision
- Stage presence
- Orchestral Conducting
- Choral Directing
- Sight Reading Abilities
- Vocal coaching
- Instrumentation Knowledge
- Score Reading
- Repertoire Selection
- Audition Coordination
- Music theory expertise
- Piano Proficiency
- Music Arranging
- Ensemble Leadership
- Writing Lyrics
- Music Theory
- Music Composition
- Social Media Promotion
- Songwriting
- Music editing
- Self-critiquing skills
- Music Interpretation
- Harmony knowledge
Accomplishments
- Taught 1000+ students over 12+ years.
- Increased student participation in the arts by engaging everyone in the process.
- Developed a Fine Arts program for a start up school.
Certification
GMEA Member
GaPSC Certification
Additional Information
I have a passion for music literacy and love guiding students into "life-long" learning through the scope of music.
Timeline
Director of Fine Arts
Logos Classical Academy
08.2022 - Current
Music Teacher
Parkway Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2022
Choral Director/Music Teacher
Columbia Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2018
Music Teacher
Evans Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2015
Musical Director
Various
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Augusta University
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