Cody Dailey
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
A passionate educator and avid musician, Mr. Dailey strives to inspire his students to reach and exceed their potential. He cultivates an engaging and empathetic learning environment where students support each other and build character. The depth of Mr. Dailey's experience enriches his instruction, and has forged an unwavering dedication to his mission of spreading the joy of music through generations in his comunity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Band Director
Smyrna Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Re-started Jazz Band and returned SMS to Murfreesboro Jazz Fest
- Participated in Smyrna Christmas Parade
- Increased Band Enrollment and Retention
- Improved Band Accounting Procedures
- Received Mr Holland's Opus Grant for $20,000
- Hired Private Instructors and Staff through Fundraising
- Implemented RAA Private Lessons Scholarship
- Returned to Concert Performance Assessment
- Students in All-Star, All-County, and Mid-State Honor Bands
- Established Percussion Ensemble
K-5 Music Teacher
Rutherford County Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for 485 students.
K-12 Music Director
Christian Fellowship School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Taught over 300 students.
- Courses including general music for elementary, fourth grade recorder choir, fifth grade beginning band, middle school and high school concert band, as well as middle school rock band.
- Founded elementary honors choir and strings project, sent students to solo and ensemble competitions, and held seasonal performances for concert bands.
- Setup for band using drums, keys, bass, guitar, and multiple vocal mics, and ran sound board for weekly performances.
- Organized fundraisers, maintained and repaired band equipment, oversaw field trips, held regular parent teacher meetings, and recruited.
- Supervised accounts and purchases of necessary materials for a school wide music program
Private Lesson Instructor
Self Employed
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Taught private lessons for elementary, middle school, and high school students on various instruments.
- Created custom teaching materials to suite individual needs and learning styles.
- Organized performances and coordinated rehearsals with accompanists.
Teaching Assistant
University Of Missouri, Columbia
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted in logistics and administrative work for tuba and euphonium studio.
- Taught private lessons to 12-15 incoming freshman per semester.
- Taught low brass methods course for music education majors.
- Performed recitals and masterclasses.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Performance
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN12.2015
High School Diploma -
Oakland High School
Murfreesboro, TN05.2011
Skills
- Fundraising and Accounting
- Administrative organization
- Computer Applications
- Arranging music
- Recruitment
- Creative Problem Solving
- Keyboard, Drums, Bass, and Guitar
- Flexibility
- Leadership
- Student Rapport
- Field Trip Planning
- Parent Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Working Independently
- Student engagement
Timeline
Assistant Band Director
Smyrna Middle School
08.2023 - Current
K-5 Music Teacher
Rutherford County Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
K-12 Music Director
Christian Fellowship School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Private Lesson Instructor
Self Employed
05.2017 - 08.2018
Teaching Assistant
University Of Missouri, Columbia
01.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Music Performance
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Tennessee Technological University
High School Diploma -
Oakland High School
Affiliations
MTSBOA (Middle Tennessee State Band and Orchestra Association)
TMEA (Tennessee Music Educators Association)
ITEA (International Tuba and Euphonium Association)
MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)
Mu Phi Epsilon Music Service Fraternity
Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honors Society
RAA (Rutherford Arts Alliance)