Anthony Mark Lockhart
New York
Summary
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid foundation in music education and curriculum development. Successfully introduced innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning. Demonstrated expertise in classroom management and individualized instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Music Teacher/Band Director
Harriet Tubman Charter School
The Bronx, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Created and launched engaging music programs to enhance learning experiences for varied student demographics.
- Designed and delivered engaging lessons aimed at enhancing musical proficiency and cultural understanding.
- Partnered with faculty to incorporate music education into interdisciplinary projects to enhance curriculum relevance.
- Conducted performance evaluations and feedback sessions to monitor and enhance student learning outcomes.
General Music/Band Director
Bronx Charter Schools for Excellence
Bronx, NY
08.2022 - 06.2023
- As the General Music/Band Director, organized holiday and Black History Performance for 5th and 6th Grade recorder students. Worked with students in Music History and Music Theory, along with serving as a core-curriculum support teacher for Math and ELA.
General Music/Band Director
Cirrus Academy Charter School
Macon, GA
08.2020 - 01.2022
- As the General Music/Band Director, organized holiday and Black History for Middle School Band students 6th through 8th Grade. Worked with students in their woodwind, brass, and percussion pedagogy. Organized holiday and Black History performances for Kindergarten through 5th Grade students. Worked with students on their singing and vocal techniques, started students on the recorder in the 2nd grade, and introduced a history of Hip Hop Music (Hip Hop 101) for 4th and 5th grade students.
Online Music Instructor
Bach 2 Rock School of Music
Johns Creek, GA
06.2020 - 01.2022
- As an online instructor, gave lessons to students in woodwind and brass instruments. Prepared students for their All-Region auditions and enhanced their school band preparations with private instruction on their technique, tone quality, music literacy, and overall musicianship.
Band Director
Music Learning Incorporated
Heath, TX
08.1996 - 08.2020
- Partnered with various parochial, charter, and private schools in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area in order to provide education through music; offered after school programs.
- Private company based in Heath, TX
General Music/Choral Director
Jackson Elementary School
Jonesboro, GA
02.2017 - 06.2020
Band Director
Dunbar Middle School
Little Rock, AR
08.2012 - 06.2016
- As the Band Director, organized the music program for different levels: Band 1 (beginning) & Band 2 (intermediate); provided students with an understanding of Music Theory and appreciation; developed their instrumental skills with the knowledge of all major instruments to help them be performance and competition ready; organized concerts for special occasions such as PTA meetings, parades, holidays, spring fling events; provided private music lessons as needed to help students enhance their musical talents to help them advance to the next grade level; participated in summer band camps in the local community to promote music awareness to all levels.
General Music
Life School District
Cedar Hill, TX
08.2010 - 03.2012
- As the General Music/Choral Director, organized special semester and holiday concerts; prepared and delivered appropriate lessons using a variety of audio and visual presentation methods in order to keep students engaged in music knowledge and appreciation while meeting administrative needs; enthusiastic participation in departmental meetings; parent conferences and additional academic instruction; involved actively in extracurricular activities such as spirit night fundraisers; also offered private lessons and after school general assistance.
General Music Teacher
Wilmer-Hutchins ISD
Hutchins, TX
08.1988 - 08.1996
- Planned appropriate lessons using a variety of musical presentations in order to keep students educated through general music appreciation.
- Now closed
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.1995
Skills
- K-8 general music and choir director
- Skilled in music education and band direction across multiple grade levels
- University of North Texas marching band member
- Instrument proficiency across brass, woodwind, and percussion
- Collaborated with educational institutions to enhance student programs
- Brass, woodwind, percussion, and piano instruction for students of all ages
- Creation of educational performance programs
- Music camp and band coordination
- Ensemble management
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Music theory
- Instrument proficiency
- Orchestral conducting
- Band directing
- Vocal coaching
- Pedagogy and music theory
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- School assembly preparations
- Music theory knowledge
- Jazz education
- Behavior management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of Winter/Spring School Performances.
Certification
- Received certification to monitor Texas state testing (March 2011)
- Received Gifted and Talented Certification in Texas (March 2011)
- Teacher of the Month, Life School (December 2010 under Principal Carlotta Mitchell)
- Passed New York Education State Written Test (LAST), Liberal Arts and Science Test (Summer 2010)
- Teacher of the Year, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Dallas, TX (September 2003)
- Assistant Band Director of the Lorenzo Smith Summer Band Camp in Little Rock, AR
- Grant training for the Arts Now Council for Math through Music
Timeline
General Music Teacher/Band Director
Harriet Tubman Charter School
08.2024 - Current
General Music/Band Director
Bronx Charter Schools for Excellence
08.2022 - 06.2023
General Music/Band Director
Cirrus Academy Charter School
08.2020 - 01.2022
Online Music Instructor
Bach 2 Rock School of Music
06.2020 - 01.2022
General Music/Choral Director
Jackson Elementary School
02.2017 - 06.2020
Band Director
Dunbar Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2016
General Music
Life School District
08.2010 - 03.2012
Band Director
Music Learning Incorporated
08.1996 - 08.2020
General Music Teacher
Wilmer-Hutchins ISD
08.1988 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Music Education -
University of North Texas
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
- 2019 – 2022, Clayton State University Community Band, Jonesboro, GA, principal trumpet player often called upon to lead brass sectionals during conductor’s absence
- 1995 – 2000, Carrollton Community Band, Carrollton, TX, Associate Director/Principal Trumpet player, performed in special local community concerts and events
- Summer 1994, Walt Disney Jazz Musician, Orlando, FL, performed with famous artists in Della Reese, Maynard Ferguson, Dianne Schuur, Rosemary Clooney, Mercer Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Joe Williams, and Dr. Billy Taylor.
- 1988 – 1993, Trumpet Player, Denton, TX, played in the University of North Texas Green Brigade Marching Band, the UNT Symphonic Band, various Brass Ensembles, and the renowned UNT Jazz Band Lab Band Program
Teacher of the Year 2002
Won Teacher of the Year Award in 2002 as the Band Director for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School in Dallas, TX