Calvin Gaines
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Proven innovator in music technology education at BloomField of Montclair State University, Excel in creating engaging learning environments and enhancing student understanding. Expertise spans critical thinking and team leadership, with a track record of exceeding client expectations in music production. Skilled in course planning and student mentoring, I consistently deliver projects that meet industry standards. Inspiring Professor brings advanced teaching skills and department leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance department, improve teaching and modernize courses.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Tech Professor
Iron Bound Community Corp
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
Music Tech Professor
BloomField of Montclair State University
08.2021 - Current
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
Music Producer
Self-employeed
05.1999 - Current
- Optimized sound quality in recordings by utilizing advanced mixing techniques and professional audio software tools.
- Enhanced artists'' creativity by providing expert guidance on song arrangements and production techniques.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Established a reputation for excellence in music production by consistently delivering high-quality projects that exceeded clients'' expectations.
- Managed budgets for recording projects, optimizing the allocation of funds towards essential equipment and personnel.
- Developed strong relationships with industry professionals, leading to successful collaborations on various projects.
- Provided constructive feedback to artists during songwriting sessions, refining lyrics and melodies for maximum impact.
- Developed customized project workflows for each client, streamlining the production process and ensuring consistent results.
Music Programer
Chris Irwin, Calliopee Studio's
09.1982 - 04.1987
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Collaborated with team to determine application requirement specifications.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient development cycle.
- Designed intuitive graphical user interfaces to improve user experience.
- Stayed current on emerging programming languages and technologies in order to adapt quickly to changing industry trends.
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing priorities and maintaining a strong work ethic.
Education
Music Ed
Jersey City State
Jersey City, NJHigh School Diploma -
East Orange High
East Orange, NJ05.1981
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Student Mentoring
- Course Planning
Accomplishments
Ascap Awards, Grammy, Grammy Nominated
Timeline
Music Tech Professor
Iron Bound Community Corp
07.2024 - 09.2024
Music Tech Professor
BloomField of Montclair State University
08.2021 - Current
Music Producer
Self-employeed
05.1999 - Current
Music Programer
Chris Irwin, Calliopee Studio's
09.1982 - 04.1987
Music Ed
Jersey City State
High School Diploma -
East Orange High
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