Carolyn Kennedy
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Highly skilled and passionate Music Teacher experienced in organizing successful performances, creating engaging and effective music lessons, and mentoring aspiring musicians. Adept at fostering student engagement, student rapport, and enhancing appreciation for music through innovative teaching techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Choral Music
Franklin Jr. High School
08.2020 - Current
- Organized and led rehearsals for 7th and 8th Grade Jr. High Choirs
- Developed curriculum to include piano, bucket drumming and guitar for General Music Classes
- Advisor for after school Jr. High Drama Club and directed Seussical Jr., Annie Jr., and Newsies Jr.
- Performed at Kings Island Festival of Music
- Assistant Band Director of 6th Grade Beginning Band
- Assistant Marching Band Director
General Music Teacher
Rushmore Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Organized creative and engaging lesson plans for K-6 students that educated them about the elements of music
- Maintained productive learning environment by implementing school’s unified PBIS plan
- Director of Rushmore Select Chorus
- Planned field trip to Dayton Dragons game and performed the National Anthem with Rushmore Select Chorus
Director of Bands
Cincinnati Christian Schools
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Organized and led rehearsals for Sr. High Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Jr. High Band and 5th and 6th Beginning Bands
- Provided guidance and support to students, including mentoring aspiring musicians and helping them prepare for auditions.
- Students attended OMEA Solo and Ensemble
- Students were accepted into OMEA District 13 Honor Band
- Students accepted to participate in Asbury College’s All-Star Honor Band
- Collaborated with Dr. Flanagin, Director of Asbury University Wind Ensemble, and provided unique learning experience for students to learn from guest clinician and play with college performing ensemble.
Choral Director and Assistant Band Director
Cincinnati Christian Schools
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Organized and led rehearsals for Jr. High and Sr. High Concert Choirs
- Assisted with both 5th and 6th Grade Beginning Bands and Jr. High Band
- Performed at school football games, local churches, Light-Up Fairfield, and Kings Island’s Festival of Music
- Both Jr. High and Sr. High Choirs received Superior Ratings at Kings Island Festival of Music
- Created two new vocal ensembles, Elite Choir, for advanced Jr. High Choir students and Men’s Vocal Ensemble for Sr. High students
- Appointed to Director of Bands in addition to Choral Director in June of 2017
- Vocal Director, Rehearsal Pianist, and Orchestra Pit Director for all fall and spring musicals: Smoke on the Mountain (Aug. 2014), Peter Pan (Mar. 2015), White Christmas (Mar. 2016), My Fair Lady (Mar. 2017), The Music Man (Mar. 2018)
- Assistant Band Director for Beginning Bands and Jr. High Band then appointed to Band Director for High School Band Program in addition to being the Choral Director
Long-term Substitute 5th Grade General Music Teacher
Fairfield Intermediate School
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Developed curriculum for 5th grade General Music Class
- Planned and implemented creative and engaging lesson activities
- Mentored student aspiring to be musician by giving piano lessons after school
Student Teaching
South Adams Elementary School
10.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted with South Adams Elementary Choir
- Assisted with Elementary Christmas Program
Student Teaching
South Adams High School
08.2013 - 10.2013
- Assisted with Jazz Band rehearsals
- Assisted with Pep Band/Marching Band for football games
- Led rehearsals for High School Band, Beginning Band, and 7th and 8th grade band.
Education
B.S. Music Education - Instrumental/Choral/General
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12.2013
High School Diploma -
Cincinnati Christian Schools
Fairfield, OH05.2009
Skills
- Organization
- Instrumental Proficiency
- Musical Performance Preparation
- Classroom Management
- Problem-Solving
- Patience
- Communication
- Lesson Planning
Certification
State of Ohio, K-12 Instrumental/Choral/General
Performance Background
- Toured with the Heart of Indiana Children’s Choir to New York City, 05/2013
- Principle-Chair Flutist: Indiana Wesleyan University Wind Ensemble, 09/2012-04/2013
- Principle-Chair Flutist: Indiana Wesleyan University Orchestra, 09/2011-04/2013
- Indiana Wesleyan University Singers, 09/2009-04/2011
- Indiana Wesleyan University Basketball Band, 10/2010-02/2013
- Indiana Wesleyan University Piano Ensemble, 09/2009-04/2010
- Indiana Wesleyan University Musicals, Little Women (04/2011), the Mikado (04/2012), and the Secret Garden (04/2013)
- Indiana Wesleyan University Flute Ensemble, 09/2009-04/2013
- Indiana Wesleyan University World Drumming Ensemble, 09/2011-04/2012
Professional Organizations
- NAfME: The National Association for Music Education, 09/2009, Present
- IMEA: Indiana Music Education Association, 09/2009, 2013
- OMEA: Ohio Music Education Association, 09/2014, Present
References
- Joshua Long, Band Director, Franklin High School, 513-465-2073
- Ben Ayers, Principal, Rushmore Elementary School, Huber Heights School District, 419-203-5565
- Deanne Crane, Choral Assistant, Cincinnati Christian Schools, 513-235-8887
- Patrick Dwyer, Fine Arts Teacher, Fine Arts Department Head, Cincinnati Christian Schools, 513-330-3290
- Katie Pennell, 6th Grade Band Director, Fairfield Intermediate School, (513)-518-4586, pennell_k@fairfieldcityschools.com
- Curt Amstutz, Band Director, Cooperating Teacher, South Adams High School, (260)-849-2606, camstutz@southadams.k12.in.us
- Dr. Chris Lessly, Degree Supervisor, Indiana Wesleyan University, (765)-661-6422, chris.lessly@indwes.edu
- Michael Flanagin, Director of Instrumental Music, Indiana Wesleyan University, (765)-674-6917, michael.flanagin@indwes.edu
Timeline
Director of Choral Music
Franklin Jr. High School
08.2020 - Current
General Music Teacher
Rushmore Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Director of Bands
Cincinnati Christian Schools
08.2017 - 01.2018
Choral Director and Assistant Band Director
Cincinnati Christian Schools
08.2014 - 06.2017
Long-term Substitute 5th Grade General Music Teacher
Fairfield Intermediate School
03.2014 - 06.2014
Student Teaching
South Adams Elementary School
10.2013 - 12.2013
Student Teaching
South Adams High School
08.2013 - 10.2013
B.S. Music Education - Instrumental/Choral/General
Indiana Wesleyan University
High School Diploma -
Cincinnati Christian Schools
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