Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Certification
Languages and Skills
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Carolyn Deck

Melbourne,FL

Summary

Dynamic and accomplished professional with over a 14 year of experience in music education and program management. Highly skilled in fundraising, financial tracking, and project management with a proven record of securing donations and achieving programmatic goals. Adept at fostering collaboration across departments and engaging with diverse stakeholders to drive organizational success. Secured over $15,000 worth of instrument donations for various music programs. Awarded $3,000 in grants for classroom enhancements and music education initiatives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Bands

Mount Dora Middle School
2023.07 - 2024.07
  • Established school's first Colorguard program..
  • Coordinated engaging field trips to concerts, masterclasses, or other relevant cultural experiences for student enrichment.
  • Lead 2 students representatives at the District 19 All-District Honors Band, a first since 2020.
  • Revived participation in the F.B.A. Concert Band Assessment after a 4 year hiatus.
  • Increased student participation in the Solo and Ensemble Festival by 850%, with over 75 Superior Ratings.
  • Recognized as a teaching model of academic rigor during PLC observations.
  • Maintained an organized inventory system for instruments, sheet music library materials ensuring proper care maintenance of valuable resources.
  • Spearheaded outreach efforts targeting underrepresented populations to promote inclusivity within the band program community.

Director of Bands

Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
2021.07 - 2023.03
  • Established Brevard County's first middle school Colorguard program.
  • Coordinated engaging field trips to concerts, masterclasses, or other relevant cultural experiences for student enrichment.
  • Lead 4 students to All-County Honors Band.
  • Increased band enrollment from 88 to 170 students in 2021.
  • Earned Straight Superior Ratings at the 2021 Concert MPA.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to integrate interdisciplinary arts education into the curriculum.
  • Increased Solo and Ensemble Festival participation by 111%, with over 90 Superior Ratings in 2022.
  • Conducted regular assessments of student progress using both formative and summative evaluation techniques.
  • Spearheaded outreach efforts targeting underrepresented populations to promote inclusivity within the band program community.
  • Maintained an organized inventory system for instruments, sheet music library materials ensuring proper care maintenance of valuable resources.

Associate Director of Bands

Flanagan High School
2020.07 - 2021.07
  • Created and instructed the school's first beginning band program.
  • Increased student participation in the Solo and Ensemble Festival by 42%.
  • Pioneered virtual learning opportunities during COVID distance learning, including sessions with NASA scientists and music professionals from the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Conducted regular assessments of student progress using both formative and summative evaluation techniques.
  • Maintained an organized inventory system for instruments, sheet music library materials ensuring proper care maintenance of valuable resources.

Director of Bands

Forest Glen Middle School
2018.07 - 2020.07
  • Increased beginning band enrollment from 60 students to 180 student in 2018
  • Achieved Straight Superior Ratings at the F.B.A. Concert Band Assessment with both beginner and advanced students.
  • Reestablished Jazz Band participation in the F.B.A. Jazz Band Assessment since 2005.
  • Increased student participation in the band program through targeted recruiting efforts and community outreach initiatives.
  • Coordinated engaging field trips to concerts, masterclasses, or other relevant cultural experiences for student enrichment.
  • Conducted regular assessments of student progress using both formative and summative evaluation techniques.
  • Spearheaded outreach efforts targeting underrepresented populations to promote inclusivity within the band program community.
  • Maintained an organized inventory system for instruments, sheet music library materials ensuring proper care maintenance of valuable resources.

Director of Bands

Windy Hill Middle School
2013.07 - 2018.07
  • Expanded band participation from 120 to 270 students.
  • Increased student participation in the Solo and Ensemble Festival by 1200%.
  • Achieved over 150 Superior Ratings at the Solo and Ensemble Festival in 2017.
  • Achieved over 175 students received Superior Ratings in the 2017-2018 school year.
  • Represented over 20% of the All-District Honors Concert Band in 2016-2017.

(23 students out of 110 participants)

  • Represented over 27% of the All-District Honors Concert Band in 2017-2018.

(30 students out of 110 participants)

  • Represented over 33% of the All-District Honors Jazz Band in 2016-2017.

(9 students out of 25 participants)

  • Represented over 64% of the All-District Honors Jazz Band in 2017-2018.

(16 students out of 25 participants)

  • Created and hosted the 1st beginning band middle school boot camp for in Lake County

(150 students in 2013 to 400 students in 2018)

  • Conducted regular assessments of student progress using both formative and summative evaluation techniques.
  • Spearheaded outreach efforts targeting underrepresented populations to promote inclusivity within the band program community.
  • Maintained an organized inventory system for instruments, sheet music library materials ensuring proper care maintenance of valuable resources.

Elementary Music Teacher

Mascotte Elementary Charter School
2010.01 - 2013.01
  • Founded and directed the school's first after-school choir program, leading to a performance at Walt Disney World.
  • Developed a financial plan to stabilize and grow the Lake-Sumter Honors Choir.
  • Conducted regular assessments of student progress using both formative and summative evaluation techniques.
  • Spearheaded outreach efforts targeting underrepresented populations to promote inclusivity within the band program community.
  • Maintained an organized inventory system for instruments, sheet music library materials ensuring proper care maintenance of valuable resources.


Education

Bachelor of Music in Music Education -

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2009

Skills

  • Rehearsal Planning
  • Ensemble Management
  • Budget Development
  • Website Building
  • Fundraising
  • Instrumental Expertise
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Technology usages for teaching and communication
  • Event Promotion

Accomplishments

    North Florida Middle School Honor Band Guest Conductor

    February 2024


    Marion County Middle School Honor Band Conductor

    April 2022


    Citrus County Middle School Honor Band Conductor

    February 2019


    Linda Mann 5-year Superior Rating Award

    Florida Bandmasters’ Association: 2013-2018


    Superior Ratings in Jazz Performance

    Florida Bandmasters’ Music Performance Assessment: District 19: 2013-2018


    Rookie Teacher of the Year

    Mascotte Elementary School: 2013


    Phoenix Grant Award Recipient

    Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School: $3,000

References

Amy Beres, Summer Band Camp Director/Internship Teacher

     Howard Bishop Middle School

     352-213-1493, beresal@gm.sbac.edu

Michael Uhrich, Former Mentor Teacher/Feeder Chain High School Band Director

     Mt. Dora High School

     352-988-4855, UhrichM@lake.k12.fl.us

William Roberts, Former Principal

      Lake County Schools

      352-394-9600, RobertsW@lake.k12.fl.us

Wayne Cockcroft, Former Principal

      Lake County Schools

      352-223-3936

Certification

Florida Music Teaching Certification K-12


Florida Bandmasters’ Association Certified Adjudicator

(Woodwind Solo and Ensemble, Concert Band)

Languages and Skills

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Director of Bands

Mount Dora Middle School
2023.07 - 2024.07

Director of Bands

Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
2021.07 - 2023.03

Associate Director of Bands

Flanagan High School
2020.07 - 2021.07

Director of Bands

Forest Glen Middle School
2018.07 - 2020.07

Director of Bands

Windy Hill Middle School
2013.07 - 2018.07

Elementary Music Teacher

Mascotte Elementary Charter School
2010.01 - 2013.01

Bachelor of Music in Music Education -

University of Florida

Florida Music Teaching Certification K-12


Florida Bandmasters’ Association Certified Adjudicator

(Woodwind Solo and Ensemble, Concert Band)

Carolyn Deck