ARIEL CLOUSE
Athens,AL
Summary
Passionate music education professional looking to return to classroom instruction. Dedicated to helping students develop and nurture a lifelong love for music.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Sales Representative
Music & Arts
06.2022 - Current
- .Supported local Band Directors by providing instrument repairs, rentals, and small group instruction
- Acquired knowledge of musical products and the most cost-effective way to provide equipment to programs
- Reviewed research on educational programs and delivered custom recommendations to clients, focusing on addressing individual needs.
Private Lessons Teacher and Clinician
Self-Employed
06.2022 - Current
- Provided individual and small group instruction for students on a variety of instruments and types of music
- Led intervention instruction for students who were not on pace with classroom learning, allowing them to feel confident in their skills
- For the 23-24 School Year: One student place in All-State Band and two place in District 1 Honor Band
Band Director
Clements High School
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Served as Director of Bands and instructed: Beginning, Intermediate, Concert, Marching, and Pep Bands, AP Music Theory, and General Music
- Provided creative solutions to instruct and protect students during the pandemic and return to normal instruction
- Received consistent Superior and Excellent ratings at Music Performance Assessment and Competitions
Band and Choir Director
Academy for Science and Foreign Language
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Served as the Band and Choral Director for grades 6-8
- Served as Director for: Beginning Band, Advanced Band, Beginning Choir, Advanced Choir
- Performed in concerts and community events throughout the school year
Band Director and General Music Teacher
Fayetteville School
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Served as Band Director and General Music Teacher for grades K-12
- Served as Director for: Beginning, Intermediate, Concert, Marching, Pep, and Jazz Bands as well as Elementary Honor Choir
- Created and implemented elementary music program
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
Auburn University
Auburn, AL08.2017
Skills
- Experience executing cross-curricular projects and instruction with core classes
- In depth knowledge of musical instruments and choral techniques
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Music education advocate
Accomplishments
- Vice President: Auburn Knights Orchestra Alumni Association
- Teacher of the Year 2017-2018: Fayetteville High School | Talladega County Schools
- Curriculum Advisor 2017-2018: Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity
References
- Mrs. Jennifer Janzen
- Mr. Davin Kyle
- Mr. Vechiel Stone
Timeline
Educational Sales Representative
Music & Arts
06.2022 - Current
Private Lessons Teacher and Clinician
Self-Employed
06.2022 - Current
Band Director
Clements High School
07.2020 - 05.2022
Band and Choir Director
Academy for Science and Foreign Language
06.2019 - 05.2020
Band Director and General Music Teacher
Fayetteville School
07.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Music Education -
Auburn University
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