Blair R. Duffy
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Skilled Music Teacher offering 20 years of experience as educator, leader and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Certified in Music K-12 by the Florida Department of Education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
Pinellas County School Board
08.2003 - Current
- Full teaching responsibilities for students in grades K-5, including general music and chorus.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Coordinated with departmental employees to maintain continuity of music lesson objectives, planning and execution.
Tutor Program Coordinator
YMCA Of Greater St. Petersburg - Corporate Office
08.2019 - Current
- Registering and Scheduling 50+ students for tutoring groups
- Onboarding and maintaining payroll for 12+ teachers for work as tutors.
Tutor
A+ Tutor U
01.2007 - 02.2012
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Skills
- Special Events
- Assemble Leadership
- Program Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Different Learning Styles
- Verbal and Written Communication
Accomplishments
- Coordinated students and teachers from over 80 elementary schools for the Pinellas All-County Elementary Honors Music Festival.
Affiliations
- Member of Pinellas County Music Educators Association- Executive Board
- Florida Music Educators Association
- Music Educators National Conference
Certification
- Gifted Micro-Credential, Pinellas County Schools
- My PCS Connects certified teacher for technology, Grades 3-5
- My PCS Li'ls Connects certified teacher for technology, Grades 1-2
- Level 1 and 2 Adobe Creative Educator
- Ti:Me (Technology in Music Education) Level 1 and 2 Certified teacher
Timeline
Tutor Program Coordinator
YMCA Of Greater St. Petersburg - Corporate Office
08.2019 - Current
Tutor
A+ Tutor U
01.2007 - 02.2012
Music Teacher
Pinellas County School Board
08.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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