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BRITTANY FAULKS

Music Educator & Worship Leader
BRITTANY FAULKS

Summary

Compassionate and committed servant leader who has a versatile expertise in music arrangement, vocal direction, event planning, directing performances, and conflict resolution. Adept at leading worship services and effectively managing teams. Utilizes strong organizational skills to coordinate and execute engaging worship experiences for small and large group settings. Fosters an environment of love, respect, kindness, and servant leadership for meaningful worship experiences to glorify God.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
6

Years of post-secondary education

5

Years of teaching experience

2

Years of worship ministry experience

1

Teaching License

3

Years of data entry

Work History

Hope Community Church
Shawano, WI

Worship Leader
10.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Experience leading worship for church services, community events both small & large, special services, & devotionals
  • Vocal & piano leading abilities as well as training in music theory, voice pedagogy, & lessons
  • Strong organizational, planning, & communication skills for effective collaboration
  • Ability to manage and problem solve conflict with a team of musicians
  • Experience with: Sound equipment, stage set up, Pro-presenter, Resi, Planning center, and Multi-tracks
  • Coordinated programming for holidays (Holy Week and Christmas Eve)
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of worship with feedback
  • Created resources, ensuring efficient preparation for services. (lighting, set up/tear down of, etc.)
  • Trained volunteers in audio / visual tech & began recruiting musicians for worship team.
  • Performing musician for weddings, funerals, and special events
  • Professed Christian faith and active involvement in servant-leading
  • A passion for worship and a desire to lead others in power under serving
  • Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development

Clintonville Public School District
Clintonville, WI

Music Teacher - Choral and General Music
08.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Sources of Strength Advisor
  • Instructed and created lesson plans for 5th-8th grade students in person and virtual.
  • Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
  • Aligned lesson plans to reflect benchmarks and music standards in Wisconsin for individual and ensemble practice.
  • Prepared students for live and virtual performances such as concerts, assemblies, solo ensemble, and in classroom through assessment and reflection.
  • Directed high school musical and show choir
  • Coordinated with departmental employees to maintain continuity of music lesson objectives, planning and execution.
  • Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
  • Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding.
  • Managed and assisted students involved in at-risk program.
  • Taught and assisted in social emotional learning.

Encompass Early Education And Care
Green Bay, WI

Early Childhood Education Teacher
10.2019 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted and supervised multiple children
  • Identified individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Ensured safe environment.
  • Administered authorized medication.
  • Developed and tracked 30+ assessments bi-annually.
  • Assessed child data progress
  • Instructed daily routines & lessons.
  • Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.

Andover High School
Hennepin, MN

Student Teacher
03.2019 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Instructed vocal exploration for 9th-12th grade
  • Conducted/ directed a concert
  • Guided choir rehearsals
  • Assisted out-of-school choirs
  • Coached spring musical
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.

Parkview Center School
Roseville, MN

Student Teacher
01.2019 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Crafted, adapted and instructed lessons for k-6th grade
  • Assisted in school assemblies and choir rehearsals
  • Created individual materials / assessments
  • Used responsive classroom management & PBIS
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
  • Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.

University Of Northwestern - St. Paul
St. Paul, MN

Service Associate
02.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Managed cleanliness throughout college building.
  • Supervised daily routines when management was gone.
  • Organized cleaning based on events and facility use.
  • Problem-solved timely and effectively

Community Partners With Youth
New Brighton, MN

After School Program Volunteer
11.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • K-8th grade.
  • Managed activities, games, meals, and homework.
  • Cultivated positive relationships.
  • Supervised field trips & small groups.

Self Employed
, Minnesota

House Cleaner
02.2017 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Town Of Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine, WI

Boat Monitor
05.2013 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Collected and organized data research
  • Managed 100+ client relationships on monthly basis
  • Educated about invasive species on daily basis as well as tour sessions
  • Submitted monthly lake data
  • Calculated weekly ratios
  • Supervised boat management

Education

University of Northwestern- St. Paul
St. Paul, MN

Bachelor of Music Education & Bible Minor from Vocal & Classroom Music Emphasis
09.2016 - 11.2020

University Overview

GPA: 3.72

Clintonville High School

High School Diploma
09.2010 - 06.2014

Skills

Connecting with students to foster learning

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Accomplishments

  • Volunteer Worship Leader -current
  • Women's Bible Study Leader '24
  • Feed My Starving Children Volunteer '24
  • Summer Blast Volunteer '23-'24
  • Worship Volunteer '23
  • Grow Group Leader '22-'24
  • Overseas Choir Tour (Baltic States & Sweden) '18
  • Concerto-Aria Finalist (Performing Competition) '18
  • 1st-5th grade Children's Bible Teacher '17
  • Intramural Volleyball / Softball '16-'18
  • Baptism at Hope Church '14
  • National Choral Award Recipient '14
  • Church Softball Player '13-'14
  • Youth Worship Leader '13-'14
  • Show Choir Choreographer '12-'14

Certification

Provisionary teaching license

Timeline

Worship Leader

Hope Community Church
10.2024 - Current

Provisionary teaching license

09-2023

Music Teacher - Choral and General Music

Clintonville Public School District
08.2020 - Current

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Encompass Early Education And Care
10.2019 - 07.2020

Student Teacher

Andover High School
03.2019 - 05.2019

Student Teacher

Parkview Center School
01.2019 - 03.2019

After School Program Volunteer

Community Partners With Youth
11.2018 - 12.2018

Service Associate

University Of Northwestern - St. Paul
02.2018 - 12.2018

House Cleaner

Self Employed
02.2017 - 06.2017

University of Northwestern- St. Paul

Bachelor of Music Education & Bible Minor from Vocal & Classroom Music Emphasis
09.2016 - 11.2020

Boat Monitor

Town Of Belle Plaine
05.2013 - 09.2016

Clintonville High School

High School Diploma
09.2010 - 06.2014
BRITTANY FAULKSMusic Educator & Worship Leader