Carolyn Smith
Mills River,NC
Summary
Dynamic music educator with a proven track record at Transylvania County Schools and Brevard College, adept at fostering creativity and collaboration among students. Skilled in curriculum design and preparing new teachers for the classroom. Proficient in piano, all wind instruments, and vocal techniques. I successfully organized concerts and mentored ensembles, enhancing student musicianship and building strong relationships with families and faculty.
Professional music educator bringing strong skills in lesson planning, curriculum development, and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues, adapt to changing needs, and achieve positive outcomes. Highly reliable with focus on fostering supportive and productive learning environment. Skilled in various teaching methodologies, instrumental techniques, and music theory.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Transylvania County Schools
08.2015 - 07.2024
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
- Motivated students to practice consistently through goal-setting, tracking progress, and providing constructive feedback.
- Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for continual improvement.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Brevard College
09.2017 - 12.2023
- Organized, prepared, and revised Elementary Methods for Music course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi as well as related instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Utilized various teaching methodologies to accommodate different learning styles within the classroom setting through strong rapport with students.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies in lectures.
- Used Canvas program to keep accurate records of students' attendance and grades.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Music Teacher
Buncombe County Schools
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
Band Director
Transylvania County Schools
07.2004 - 07.2014
- Provided constructive feedback during rehearsals, helping students grow as musicians and performers.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Established strong relationships with students, parents, and school administrators to foster a supportive musical community.
- Reinforced the importance of music education by advocating for strong arts programs within the school and local community.
- Organized successful fundraising events, growing the budget for purchasing new instruments and equipment.
- Spearheaded collaborations with visiting artists and guest conductors to provide unique learning experiences for students in the program.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging and copying music.
Music Teacher
Brevard Academy
07.1999 - 07.2004
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Developed and produced first annual Spring musical.
K-12 Music Teacher
Jackson City Schools
08.1994 - 07.1999
- Implemented innovative assessment strategies to track student progress, ensuring timely intervention when needed.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Organized successful fundraising events for the school''s music program, generating resources for instrument maintenance and additional materials.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary lessons, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
Education
Master of Music Education -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01-1998
Bachelor of Music Education -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01-1994
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Curriculum design
- Program development
- Faculty collaboration
- Program administration
- Cross-curricular integration
- Instructional materials selection
- Relationship building
- Proficient in piano, clarinet as well as all other band instruments
- Multicultural music appreciation
- Adaptive teaching methods
Accomplishments
- National Board Certified "Music - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood"
Teacher of the Year
I was voted Teacher of the Year twice by my peers at two different schools.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Brevard College
09.2017 - 12.2023
Music Teacher
Transylvania County Schools
08.2015 - 07.2024
Music Teacher
Buncombe County Schools
07.2014 - 06.2015
Band Director
Transylvania County Schools
07.2004 - 07.2014
Music Teacher
Brevard Academy
07.1999 - 07.2004
K-12 Music Teacher
Jackson City Schools
08.1994 - 07.1999
Master of Music Education -
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Music Education -
Eastern Kentucky University
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