CINDY BROWN
Music Teacher
Red Oak,TX
Summary
Creative Elementary Music Teacher accomplished in designing and implementing diverse music lessons for students aged pre-K to High School. Dedicated and passionate professional with expertise in directing and choreographing musicals, performances and talent shows. In-depth knowledge of instructional theories and practices. Seasoned Choir Director with over 20 years of experience teaching students various Vocal techniques and Theater as well as music theory, guitar, recorder and piano. Proficient in monitoring student performance and achievement, devising unique lesson plans for each grade level and overseeing rehearsals and performances. Certified in Music, Interdisciplinary Education 1-8, Secondary English/Language Arts.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Music Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
08.2013 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notation/ theory, tempo, symphony, rhythm, melody, compositions, chords, movement, stage presence and theatrical performances.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Prepared students for live Choir and Broadway type performances with parental/ community establishing project management protocols.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding, using Quaver on line music curriculum and software.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Directed vocal music students in entry-level group songs such as rounds and cannons.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
- Taught students how to play recorders, piano and Orff instruments.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Instructed students on vocal performance, harmonizing, performing scales and proper posturing.
- Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
All Levels Choir/ Music Director
Victory Christian School
Lancaster, TX
08.2006 - 08.2013
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
Elementary Music Teacher
Duncanville ISD
Duncanville, TX
08.2000 - 08.2006
- Same as above for Elementary
Director of Middle School Choral Department
DeSoto Independent School District
DeSoto, TX
08.1997 - 08.2001
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
- Coordinated and organized tours to arrange concert dates and field trip venues for UIL contest and tours.
- Prepared and administered Choir/Drama Fund Raising events and campaigns.
- Wrote District Curriculum for the Middle School Choral Dept with State UIL guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education, Reading And Bible
05.1995
Associate of Arts - Music
05.1990
Skills
- Music principles and history
- Vocal expertise
- Individual and group instruction
- Proficient in Voice, piano, guitar, recorder, Orff
- Program planning
- School assemblies
- Learning enhancement
- Verbal and written communication
- Aural skills
- Rehearsals
- Classroom management
- Safety awareness
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Albert Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award" for Music Educator and Music Director.
- Taught, Directed over 10,000 students over 21 years.
- Produced a Broadway type shows at Elementary, Middle or High School Level.
- Performed in 20 community theater productions.
- Sing and performed at local venues.
- Composed and published a Contemporary Christian Albums
- Published author in the AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY OF POETRY, "What is a Teacher"
- Representative for political primary
- Lifetime Honorary membership in P.T.A.
- Served as a new teacher mentor
Timeline
Elementary Music Teacher - Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2013 - Current
All Levels Choir/ Music Director - Victory Christian School
08.2006 - 08.2013
Elementary Music Teacher - Duncanville ISD
08.2000 - 08.2006
Director of Middle School Choral Department - DeSoto Independent School District
08.1997 - 08.2001
Southwestern Assemblies of God University - Bachelor of Science, Music Education, Reading And Bible
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View - Associate of Arts, Music