Booker Grass
St Louis,MO
Summary
Skilled music educator with a well-documented background of improving student performance.
Focused on working with students, parents, colleagues and administrators alike to teach and motivate students.
Highly innovative and resourceful education professional who quickly identifies and resolves challenging classroom situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Music Teacher
St Louis Public School Dist
06.2022 - Current
- Responsible for teaching 300+ students in a classroom setting each week.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement initiatives by participating in professional development workshops and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Taught required state standards for music education in grades K - 5 while including cross-curricular activities and information that supported individual classroom teachers.
- Created community and parent involvement, as well as, community outreach opportunities through public stage and theater productions.
- Pursued professional development by attending educational conferences, teacher training workshops.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate, revise and improve elementary school music programs within the schools to which I was assigned.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating music games and hands-on activities into daily lessons.
Asst. Manager
Climb So ILL
01.2023 - Current
- Greeting and checking in members and guests.
- Answering phone inquiries and providing customer service.
- Scheduling appointments and classes.
- Processing payments and maintaining accurate records.
- Recommend and sell climbing accessories.
- Conduct new member trainings.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projects and tasks.
Customer Service Representative
Climb So ILL
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Greeting and checking in members and guests.
- Answering phone inquiries and providing customer service.
- Scheduling appointments and classes.
- Processing payments and maintaining accurate records.
- Recommend and sell climbing accessories.
- Conduct new member trainings.
Music Academy Student Teacher
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided private lessons for students in grades 3rd-8th
- Programmed multiple concerts at SEMO
Student Teacher
Perry County School District #32
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Assistant Manager
Sandbar Bar And Grille
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education & Percussion Performance
Southeast Missouri State University, United States
Cape Girardeau, United States05.2022
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Highly Effective Classroom Strategies
- Missouri Teaching Certificate
- Positive and encouraging
- Self-motivated
- Purposeful lesson planning
Affiliations
- Member of SEMO’s Marching band, Show Band, Orchestra, Wind Symphony & Jazz band
- Member of Delta Phi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha - Positions Held: Kappa-Fraternity Educator & Lambda-Gentleman Chair, Big Brother Chair
Timeline
Asst. Manager
Climb So ILL
01.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Climb So ILL
08.2022 - 01.2024
Elementary Music Teacher
St Louis Public School Dist
06.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Perry County School District #32
01.2022 - 05.2022
Music Academy Student Teacher
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager
Sandbar Bar And Grille
06.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Music Education & Percussion Performance
Southeast Missouri State University, United States
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