Cassandra Shaddock
Latta,SC
Summary
Dedicated music educator and passionate musician. Committed member of NAfME and director of multiple ensembles, including marching band and concert band. Growing musician and performer with developing technique and musicianship.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Bands
Dillon District Three
07.2023 - Current
- Organized and directed a music curriculum that develops technique, musicality, music literacy, and performance quality.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, parents, and faculty to enhance program engagement.
- Organized performances, competitions, and events to showcase student talent and foster community involvement.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Coordinated instrument inventory management ensuring availability of resources for all band members.
Student Teacher
Boiling Springs High School
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Taught lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Instructed two ensembles of 30 students in daily warm-up and repertoire preparation.
- Managed student behavior and classroom organization.
Server and Hostess
Cribbs Kitchen On Main
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Communicated with other team members in order to ensure organized and healthy work environment.
- Kept hospitable attitude in order to maintain happiness of customers.
- Multitasked with various tables in order to give them equal attention and quality of service.
- Managed wait times and seating order for up to 300 customers per shift to create balanced and steady shift.
Private Teacher
Lawson Academy
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Taught various students techniques of clarinet playing, including note names and fingerings, rhythms, and embouchure.
- Met on time with students for weekly lessons of 30 minutes.
- Assisted students in improving confidence in clarinet playing as well as reading music and developing musicality.
- Created and cooperated schedules with parents to meet with students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Converse University
Spartanburg, SC05.2023
Skills
- Intermediate proficiency in Spanish
- Leadership in organizations and ensembles
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Independence and Persistence
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Passion for the arts and for student achievement
Accomplishments
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Converse University in 2023.
- Received the Presser Scholar Award from Converse University in May 2022.
- Winner of 2020 Young Artist Competition at Converse University held in May 2021.
- Member of Dean's List for Converse University for all four years.
Affiliations
NAfME- National Association for Music Education
Pi Kappa Lambda- Music Honors Society
Timeline
Director of Bands
Dillon District Three
07.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Boiling Springs High School
02.2023 - 05.2023
Server and Hostess
Cribbs Kitchen On Main
05.2021 - 05.2023
Private Teacher
Lawson Academy
09.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Converse University