ARIANA KONIUTO

· Develop and coordinate educational programs, concerts, and shows in coordination with staff

· Research and implement 6-12 curriculum aligned NYS Standards for the Arts

· Lead PLC work across the district in a variety of forms

· Serve as liaison with teachers, administration, families, community organizations, and other institutions

· Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders in order to ensure high quality arts education

· Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with teachers and administrations on a variety of agenda topics

· Requisition and allocation of supplies, equipment, and other instructional materials

· Coordinate Arts in Education events and other field trips and community outreach

· Work closely with building administration and Human Resources on schedules, staffing, stipends, and other issues

• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• 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.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

·Develop and coordinate educational programs, concerts, and shows in coordination with staff

· Research and implement 6-12 curriculum aligned NYS Standards for the Arts

· Lead PLC work across the district in a variety of forms

· Serve as liaison with teachers, administration, families, community organizations, and other institutions

· Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders in order to ensure high quality arts education

· Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with teachers and administrations on a variety of agenda topics

· Requisition and allocation of supplies, equipment, and other instructional materials

· Coordinate Arts in Education events and other field trips and community outreach

· Work closely with building administration and Human Resources on schedules, staffing, stipends, and other issues

• Develop and coordinate educational programs, concerts, and shows in coordination with staff
• Research and implement 6-12 curriculum aligned NYS Standards for the Arts
• Lead PLC work across the district in a variety of forms
• Serve as liaison with teachers, administration, families, community organizations, and other institutions
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders in order to ensure high quality arts education
• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with teachers and administrations on a variety of agenda topics
• Requisition and allocation of supplies, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Coordinate Arts in Education events and other field trips and community outreach
• Work closely with building administration and Human Resources on schedules, staffing, stipends, and other issues

• Plan and implement curriculum based on state standards
• Prepare, implement and assess students through pre and post assessments
• Promote student engagement and increase student morale and motivation with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies
• Apply digital learning and a wide range of instructional technologies in the classroom
• Prepare lesson plans according to assessment of student needs and learning ability
• Develop relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments
• Plan and organize student field trips and events as extensions to student learning
• Pursue professional development by continually attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops

• Direct 3 high school productions each year, organizing both students and staff, through extra-curricular work
• Plan and organize preview shows for middle and elementary schools
• Read, research and choose material for plays and musicals based on student populations
• Conduct student interest meetings, auditions and rehearsals
• Promote the district and student talent through community relations
• Teach students 21st century skills through the lens of theatre and music

• Performed multiple roles in productions

• Conducted classes from primary to high school
• Conducted ensembles including chorus, sign chorus, bells, chimes, band, kitchen band and color guard
• Therapeutic focus included communication, socialization, movement, behavior and cognitive skills
• Techniques included a wide variety of instruments, movement activities, large visuals, sensory integration, sequences and literacy