Ayana Lowe
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator and seasoned performer with a proven track record at Hunter College Elementary School, enhancing cultural diversity appreciation through music. Expert in boosting children's confidence and academic success. Skilled writer and jazz musician, leveraging creativity and performance to inspire and educate. Excels in curriculum development and student engagement, with a flair for fostering high-achieving musical learners.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Educator
Hunter College Elementary School
09.1993 - Current
Increased young learners' appreciation of cultural diversity with various music genres.
Designed a program boosting confidence in children.
Highlighted students' skills in organized programs.
Developed a jazz appreciation program for early childhood students using music performed by high school gifted students.
1-8th Grade Math and Science Teacher
District 2 and 9 Hunter Elementary School
09.1981 - 09.2011
Coached middle school students to excel in their applications to prestigious high schools.
Education
Administration Supervision
Hunter College
New York, NY05-1997
Master of Science - Science And Math Education
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY05-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Howard University
Washington, DC05-1978
Skills
WRITER
1 Published editor Bloomsbury Press, "Come and Play" poetry inspired by children
2 PBS published education author for the Olympics 2003
3 Set designer for Channel 13 education shows
4 A jazz critic for the online "Jazz Speaks"
MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES:
All of these listings involved members from the HCCS community
1Ishmael Reed's, Gasemini Park Nuyorican Poets Cafe
2 Classical music soloist for the summer series in Damrosch Park
3 A jazz musician who recorded with Charlie Persip, performed at Dizzy Gillespie, Birdland, and had a steady gig at the 55BAR for 20 years
4 Currently performing at NYC rehabilitation centers and jazz clubs, as well as teaching piano and voice lessons
Accomplishments
Produced four music CDs.
Published author
Member of the ABENY
National Science Foundation Fellow
Certification
NY elementary education
NY science earth, biology, and general science
NY gifted education
NY school administration
Seven certifications: 1. elementary school 2. sciences (3), 3. gifted education, 4. Kodaly 5. adm.
I want to use my music skills to reach our community more effectively.
Timeline
Teacher Educator
Hunter College Elementary School
09.1993 - Current
1-8th Grade Math and Science Teacher
District 2 and 9 Hunter Elementary School
09.1981 - 09.2011
Administration Supervision
Hunter College
Master of Science - Science And Math Education
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Howard University
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