Christian Miller
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Engaging professional skilled in introducing students to diverse mediums, developing lesson plans and assessing student progress. Proficient in fostering imaginative environment and making learning fun for all participants.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
BCAS Teaching Artist
Butler Community Arts School
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased engagement and understanding
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lesson plans
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional techniques and classroom management practices
- Established rapport with students by maintaining open lines of communication and demonstrating genuine interest in their progress
- Strengthened critical thinking skills by guiding students through the process of analyzing complex concepts within historical contexts or cultural perspectives
- Incorporated real-world examples into lesson content, helping students make connections between academic subjects and everyday life experiences
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Internship
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
08.2023 - Current
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations
- Assisted in post-event tasks including teardowns or clean-ups to ensure the venue remained in pristine condition for future concerts
- Organized and updated the music library
- Promoted inclusion by developing a matrix to identify our level of diversity in guest artists and composers, and to cultivate more representation in lackluster areas
- Organized, updated, and directed the radio broadcasts
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set
Music and Visual Instructional Staff
East Noble High School
07.2023 - Current
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to achieve strong learning environment
- Applied knowledge of marching and marching band procedures to teach students
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances
Music For All Internship
Music For All
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills while working on multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality or deadlines
- Provided extensive leadership by effectively communicating strategic goals and plans
- Learned from leading educators in the area of leadership, fostering supportive networks and creating a positive learning environment
Pizza Hut Team Trainer
Pizza Hut
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank
- Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks to staff to maintain organized shift and smooth operations
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate events
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality
Assistant Music Director INTERNSHIP
Northrop High School
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Helped lead live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing and distributing music
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN06.2027
Skills
- Leadership and Management Abilities
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Resourceful Creativity
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Mentoring Students
Professional Development
- Music For All Leadership Training, 06/22/24: Discussed the difficulties of students entering new environments and the importance of mental and physical safety for those students. 06/23/24: Discussed the important role we carry as educators and use our position to better the personal education of our students.
- BCAS Teaching Artist Bootcamp, 05/14/24 - 05/17/24, Discussed Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness in Pedagogy, Self-Care & Burnout Prevention, and Arts & Social Justice., Speakers included Calida Jones, Dr. Becky Marsh, Marc Keehmer, and Lauren Shelton.
Timeline
Music For All Internship
Music For All
06.2024 - 06.2024
BCAS Teaching Artist
Butler Community Arts School
09.2023 - Current
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Internship
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
08.2023 - Current
Music and Visual Instructional Staff
East Noble High School
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Music Director INTERNSHIP
Northrop High School
03.2023 - 04.2023
Pizza Hut Team Trainer
Pizza Hut
02.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
Butler University
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