Aundreus Patterson
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Mindful Middle School Teacher who believes in the mission of developing resilient social actors who have the self-belief and skillset required to overcome challenges in life. Drives change in the local community by empowering scholars through reading and writing.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Eighth Grade Special Education Teacher-ELA
Mott Hall Bridges Academy
Brooklyn , NY
09.2019 - Current
- Supervised 15 students' progress in acquiring CCSS skills.
- Implemented IEPs, assessed students’ performance, and tracked their progress.
- Discussed students’ progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators.
- Updated IEPs throughout school year to reflect students’ progress and goals.
- Assessed students’ skills and determined their educational needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students' diverse learning styles.
Private Vocal Coach
Aundreus Patterson Enterprises, LLC
Brooklyn , NY
12.2012 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Supported singers participating in recording sessions and live performances.
- Privately taught performers of all skill levels.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
Music and Film Instructor
Life Academy HighSchool For Film And Music
Brooklyn , NY
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Taught over 50 scholars skills in music understanding/appreciation, harmony, explorations in music and choral music to ninth grade pupils.
- Evaluated each pupil’s musical growth, performance, and musical understanding.
- Developed and maintained effective music educational program for students.
Youth and Young Adult Choral Director
Love Fellowship Tabernacle: The Kingdom Church
Brooklyn , NY
04.2014 - 12.2018
- Researched and selected music for worship services.
- Worked closely with band to ensure musical preparedness.
- Recruited, auditioned, and trained all choir members.
- Successfully improved participation in the music ministry through consistency of rehearsals and parental involvement.
- Conducted weekly rehearsals and taught material suitable for youth.
Parent Coordinator
Life Academy High School For Film And Music
Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Built solid and trusting rapport with over 100 children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet needs.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Worked with bilingual parents to assist in translation of outreach materials.
- Hosted parent workshops and meetings on issues of interest to the community and assisted outreach efforts of Parent/Teacher Association.
Music Director
Purelements An Evolution In Dance
Brooklyn, NY
08.2012 - 09.2016
- Conducted auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Developed vocal exercises and techniques to enhance the vocal abilities of students.
- Composed and arranged original music for various productions.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
Music Director
The Tonea Stewart School Of Performing Arts
Montgomery, AL
06.2008 - 06.2013
- Conducted auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Selected music for final production.
- Directed a team of 5 music teachers and 3 band members.
- Composed and arranged original music for final production.
- Taught music and techniques for singing to over 100 students.
- Privately coached over 20 individuals in the areas of performance, stage presence, and delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05.2010
Skills
- Learning assessments
- Literacy skills
- IEP familiarity
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Individualized instruction
- Development of teacher materials
- Behavior Management
- Tutoring
- Communication
- Meetings
- Student Achievement
- Lesson Plans
Affiliations
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated
Boy Scouts of America-Eagle Scout
Timeline
Eighth Grade Special Education Teacher-ELA
Mott Hall Bridges Academy
09.2019 - Current
Music and Film Instructor
Life Academy HighSchool For Film And Music
09.2018 - 08.2019
Parent Coordinator
Life Academy High School For Film And Music
09.2016 - 05.2018
Youth and Young Adult Choral Director
Love Fellowship Tabernacle: The Kingdom Church
04.2014 - 12.2018
Private Vocal Coach
Aundreus Patterson Enterprises, LLC
12.2012 - Current
Music Director
Purelements An Evolution In Dance
08.2012 - 09.2016
Music Director
The Tonea Stewart School Of Performing Arts
06.2008 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Special Education
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Alabama State University
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