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CAROLYN REARDON

CAROLYN REARDON

Chicago,IL

Summary

Music educator with 8+ years of experience in choral, instrumental education, and general music. Collaborates with faculty, administrators, and community members to evaluate and enhance curriculum and program delivery. Emphasizes relational capacity to foster a strong learning culture. Energetic leader with a command of flexible, inclusive educational strategies. Believes in open communication between all stakeholders and pursues ongoing education opportunities from elementary school to college and beyond.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Educator

Chicago Public Schools
08.2022 - Current


  • Designed and implemented a K-8 Standards based, and student centered curriculum with Diverse Learners, and English Language Learners in mind
  • Organized multiple full school community outreach performances yearly
  • Forged partnership with Merit School of Music, as well as secured 70% funding through outside sources
  • Served as Arts Liaison, Championing the arts within the school and greater community, building connections with all relevant stakeholders
  • Secured a $15,000 grant from Norwegian Cruise Line, for being recognized for 2nd place Grand Prize winner in North America for, Bringing Joy to Students
  • Managed administrative leadership tasks for musical programs.
  • Helped students from diverse populations and skills levels access well-rounded music education
  • Helped students learn to persevere with hard work by challenging each often and with creative strategies
  • Diversified instruction with traditional, modern and technology-based approaches
  • Director of Symphonic Band I/II at Jones College Prep | All City Performing Arts

Band and Music Director

Hammond Academy for Performing Arts (HAPA)
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • School City of Hammond, SD 162 | Hammond, IN
  • Managed rehearsals for up to 130 performers for a myriad of performances through the school year and summer
  • Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
  • Helped students from diverse populations and skills levels access well-rounded music education
  • School City of Hammond, SD 162 | Hammond, IN

Director of Bands and Orchestra (4-12)

Matteson School District 162/ Southland College Prep HS
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Founded a brand new Orchestra program for grades 4-12; recruited new talents for musical performances

General Music Teacher K-3

Wagoner Elementary School
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Consolidated School District 168
  • Maintained learning-focused classrooms and kept student conduct in conformance with school standards and district policies
  • Developed music program and lessons with organized class time balancing preparation, rehearsal, and instruction
  • Consolidated School District 168

Education

Bachelor of Music Education -

VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL
12.2015

Skills

  • Diversified and Culturally responsive instruction
  • Technology integration
  • Program administration
  • Learning management systems
  • Proficient in vocal/ choral/ instrumental pedagogical strategies
  • Proficient in over 30 instruments
  • Fostering relational capacity
  • Classroom management through equity based practices
  • Cross-cultural communication (Conversationally Proficient in Spanish)

Affiliations

  • Sigma Alpha Iota, Professional Music Fraternity
  • Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority

Timeline

Music Educator

Chicago Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Band and Music Director

Hammond Academy for Performing Arts (HAPA)
08.2020 - 08.2022

Director of Bands and Orchestra (4-12)

Matteson School District 162/ Southland College Prep HS
08.2017 - 07.2020

General Music Teacher K-3

Wagoner Elementary School
08.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Music Education -

VanderCook College of Music

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