Cyndi Romero
Raleigh,USA
Summary
Director of Fine Arts with a strong background in leading fine and performing arts programs in independent schools. Committed to providing everyality fine arts education and deeply valuing its importance. Focuses on mentoring and developing fine arts faculty while cultivating relationships with students, parents, and the wider community. Has extensive experience in cross-disciplinary curriculum design, alongside expertise in budget management and effective communication. Skilled in organizing events and nur child with a quturing talent across various age groups, demonstrating robust leadership, teaching, and musicianship. Dedicated to enhancing fine arts programs that inspire creativity and foster community engagement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Fine Arts
St. David’s School
Raleigh, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Serve as a 12-month employee, reporting directly to the Head of School and participating as a member of the school Leadership Team. Provide representation and advice for the Fine Arts Department.
- Advise the Head of School on all matters related to Fine Arts, including program development, facility needs, resource management, budgeting, and faculty requirements.
- Lead and develop a team of Fine Arts faculty across all disciplines at St. David’s School, including choir, band, theatre, visual arts, and media.
- Continue to fulfill all responsibilities of the Department Chair.
- Collaborate with fine arts teachers to set individual professional development goals and establish strategic priorities for each program within the department.
Chair of Fine Arts, Music Teacher
St. David’s School
Raleigh, NC
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Articulate and communicate a vision for the Fine Arts Department that aligns with our mission to faculty, parents, students, and the broader community.
- Propose and manage the Department's annual budget and resource allocation.
- Develop curricula for all Fine Arts disciplines from preschool through 12th grade.
- Oversee the details of performances and exhibitions, including the hiring of contractors and guest musicians.
- Ensure the quality of programs and their integration into community life.
- Support the Fine Arts Booster parent organization, the Fine Arts student prefect team, and the Fine Arts Guild.
- Teach choral and general music classes.
Department Chair & Music Teacher
St. James’ Episcopal School
Warrenton, VA
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Lead the Music Department and collaborate with faculty and leadership to plan cooperative services and community events, while establishing cross-curricular continuity.
- Create and communicate a mission-aligned vision for the department; recruit, advise on hiring, and mentor skilled faculty to develop their skills.
- Propose and manage the annual departmental budget.
- Work with the Head of School to maintain and upgrade facilities and equipment within the historic building.
- Develop and implement the curriculum for Preschool through 5th grade.
- Assist in the certification process with the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.
- Teach weekly music classes and direct the elementary choir.
- Direct two annual all-school musicals and seasonal concerts.
- Hire and collaborate with guest musicians and accompanists for all events.
Voice and Piano Teacher
Warrenton, VA
01.2000 - 01.2018
- Facilitate one-on-one music sessions weekly.
- Managed all aspects of event coordination for student recitals.
- Ensured students' readiness for Royal Conservatory tests.
- Developed music theory curriculum based on student's learning objectives.
Youth Chorale Director
Warrenton, VA
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Select music, plan & conduct rehearsals, competitions, and events
- Represent the Chorale to community during performances
- Assess students and communicate with parents and coordinate performances and competitions
Executive Director / Founder
Allegro Community School of the Arts
Warrenton, VA
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Advise the Board of Directors on community needs and potential opportunities for organizational involvement.
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors and faculty to design program strategies that align with the organization's mission.
- Hire, train, and supervise faculty members.
- Cultivate relationships with the community, public and private school teachers, and local business leaders.
- Assess community needs, and develop corresponding course offerings.
- Communicate with parents, and oversee major community events, performances, and competitions.
Children’s Choir Director
Manassas, VA
01.1992 - 01.2000
- Direct 100-voice children’s choir; selecting music, planning and conducting rehearsals
- Cast artistic vision for the choir
- Create and coordinate performance opportunities for choir
- Create choral curriculum for student vocal and music literacy development
Education
Master of music education - children’s vocal pedagogy
westminster choir college
Lawrenceville, NJ01.2021
Bachelor of arts - music education
shenandoah conservatory
Winchester, VA01.2003
Skills
- Extensive experience in Fine Arts education leadership in independent school settings
- Faculty hiring, mentoring, and development
- Budget planning, implementation, and resource management for Fine Arts departments
- 32 years of music and choral teaching
- Track record of excellence overseeing performances and events
- Choral Conservatory graduate with top honors
- PK-12 Curriculum writing and development
- Professional and relational communication with faculty, students, parent organizations, and school leadership
- Faculty and program development
Awards
- Summa Cum Laude, Shenandoah University, 2003
- Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, Shenandoah University, 2003
- Faculty Choice Award for Outstanding Senior, Shenandoah University, 2003
- Dean’s List, Shenandoah University
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
Timeline
Director of Fine Arts
St. David’s School
01.2022 - Current
Chair of Fine Arts, Music Teacher
St. David’s School
01.2018 - 01.2022
Youth Chorale Director
01.2012 - 01.2017
Department Chair & Music Teacher
St. James’ Episcopal School
01.2008 - 01.2018
Executive Director / Founder
Allegro Community School of the Arts
01.2004 - 01.2012
Voice and Piano Teacher
01.2000 - 01.2018
Children’s Choir Director
01.1992 - 01.2000
Master of music education - children’s vocal pedagogy
westminster choir college
Bachelor of arts - music education
shenandoah conservatory
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