Caleb Heaton
Santa Fe
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Santa Fe Public Schools, excelling in team leadership, relationship building, and problem solving. Spearheaded national choir tours and consistently achieved superior ratings at competitions. Expert in training and mentoring, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration within diverse teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Choral Chapter
North Central New Mexico Education Assoc. NCNMMEA
05.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Planned yearly performance events (Solofest, All-State Auditions, Music Performance Assessment, Solo/Ensemble, Variety Show) and hosted them.
- Hired expert adjudicators for these events (negotiating contracts), establishing and maintaining releationships with them.
Choir Teacher/Director
Santa Fe Public Schools (Santa Fe High School)
08.2017 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians through open communication channels, encouraging their involvement in choir events and activities.
- mentored music teachers on best pedagogical and classroom management practices
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting inclusivity and teamwork within the choir.
- Planned and smoothly executed three national choir tours. In charge of airfare, lodging, event tickets, ground transportation, concert preparation/directing, and managing 20-30 students.
- Worked with the Booster Club to plan and execute fundraising events throughout the year, brining in $10-20k for the choir program every year
- Head choir teacher of the district district (8-10 teachers) where I planned PLC (professional learning community) meetings, hired clinicians for seminars, and
- Musically directed 4 musicals, collaborating with the theater teacher to
- Scored a a SUPERIOR rating at Music Performance Assessments yearly and took my high school students to State Choir Competition each year.
Education
Bachelors of Music - Maj. Vocal Music Education, Min. Psychology
Concordia College
Moorhead04-2017
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Training and mentoring
- Staff development
- Performance monitoring
- Public speaking
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Vice President of Choral Chapter
North Central New Mexico Education Assoc. NCNMMEA
05.2021 - Current
Choir Teacher/Director
Santa Fe Public Schools (Santa Fe High School)
08.2017 - Current
Bachelors of Music - Maj. Vocal Music Education, Min. Psychology
Concordia College
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