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Caroline Strickland

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Bright, dynamic, and professional- I am a focused freelance musician, educator, and event organizer with a breadth of experience across industries and a passion for empowerment through music. I create successful partnerships and relationships with all I work with, from students to booking agents to co-teachers. I am an thoughtful and ambitious planner who prioritizes clear communication and efficient decision making.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Teacher

Kokua Education
03.2025 - Current
  • Filled in for ill, vacationing or serving classroom teachers faced with jury duty or other demands.
  • Instructed students in lesson plans that had been created by teacher.
  • Managed classrooms of up to 25 students in schools in NYC.
  • Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students in grades Pre-K to 12.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Lead Musician

New York Kids Club
09.2023 - Current
  • Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances for NYKC programming and marketing.
  • Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, piano and voice.
  • Lead Musical Tots classes and concerts at NYKC, an adult-participation music program for infants-toddlers.
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians.

Event Planner & Producer

Freelance
09.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for concerts and shows up and down the East Coast.
  • Established working relationships with venues and booking agents by organizing various events.
  • Coordinated with participating bands/artists/venues/promoters during event planning.
  • Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for booking details.
  • Conferred with event staff at venue/site to coordinate DOS details.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Led the planning of sold out shows at: Union Pool, Alphaville (Brooklyn, NY)

Childcare Lead Teacher

New York Kids Club
09.2023 - 03.2025
  • Led our Afternoon Club Program with 10 students.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
12-2020

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Venue selection
  • Sales contract management
  • Expense tracking
  • Event design
  • Event marketing
  • Planning and organization
  • Student engagement
  • Educational research
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Strong work ethic
  • Original songwriter
  • Transposition
  • Coordinating shows
  • Broad range of musical styles
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Early childhood education
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Project-based learning

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Guest Teacher

Kokua Education
03.2025 - Current

Lead Musician

New York Kids Club
09.2023 - Current

Childcare Lead Teacher

New York Kids Club
09.2023 - 03.2025

Event Planner & Producer

Freelance
09.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Virginia

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