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Cynthia Prescott

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Detail oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Receptionist

Cobb Middle School
07.2023 - Current
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Reception services.
  • Operated a multi-faceted intergraded phone system.
  • Maintained a safe, clean and organized environment. I was the first point of contact liaison between staff, parents, students and visitors.
  • Assisted all students visiting the front office and assessed their needs.
  • Screened all visitors through visitor aware.
  • Managed visitor, volunteer and mentor sign-in.
  • Word processing, typing, data entry, inquiry and access.
  • Processed and distributed daily mail and packages.
  • Filed and sorted paperwork. Used knowledge of all Leon County School business and organizational systems.
  • Strong customer service skills.

Choir Director

Saint Paul's United Methodist Church
08.1987 - Current
  • Organize and lead recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach, leading adult choirs of up to 36 members pre-pandemic
  • Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues, and accomodations for longer tours
  • Work with adults, youth and children and shaped approaches to align with choir member experience level and musical knowledge.
  • Submit, manage and comply with established budgets.
  • Have provided oversight and administration for all music programs including hiring music staff.
  • Maintain calendar of events and assist in event planning.
  • Select music for Sunday worship and Advent and Lenten performances and special events.
  • Have attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills
  • Educated choir members on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
  • Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.

Choral Music Educator

Raa Middle School
08.1990 - 06.2022
  • Developed strong vocal skills in students through focused rehearsals and individualized coaching.
  • Established effective communication channels between students, parents, staff, and administration regarding program goals, expectations, and progress updates.
  • Implemented assessment tools to track student growth over time in both technique and musicianship skills.
  • Strengthened connections within the broader choral community by participating in professional organizations or attending regional conferences.
  • Promoted diversity within the choral program by selecting culturally relevant repertoire for study and performance.
  • Cultivated relationships with local arts organizations to create performance opportunities for students outside of the classroom setting.
  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
  • Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
  • Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
  • Served as Department Chair, coordinating events, running meetings and shared information with and from administration.
  • Chosen as Teacher of the Year 1998-99.
  • Served on committee that was able to turn Raa Middle School into an Arts Magnet School.
  • Formed partnership with FSU College of Music that served as clinical experience for pre-interns working with middle school students. This partnership also brought Steel Drums into curriculum.
  • Began Guitar program and taught class for 17 years.
  • Brought in donated electric pianos and began before school piano program that was later incorporated into school day.
  • Began school wide musicals incorporating all Arts teachers.
  • Organized transportation and hotels for out of town and overnight trips for 100-150 students.
  • Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
  • Assessed student learning and progress through tests, performances, and portfolios.
  • Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in art subjects.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that supported student growth and learning.
  • Served as District Chairman for the Florida Vocal Association where I enlisted judges for district performance assessments, procured hotel rooms for the judges and venues for the performances and managed the district budget.

Education

Master of Music Education - Choral Conducting

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12.1988

Bachelors - Music Education

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12.1983

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Listening Skills
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Office Organization
  • Front Office Management
  • Filing
  • Schedule Organization
  • Large and Small Choir Conducting
  • Diverse Student Populations

Timeline

Front Desk Receptionist

Cobb Middle School
07.2023 - Current

Choral Music Educator

Raa Middle School
08.1990 - 06.2022

Choir Director

Saint Paul's United Methodist Church
08.1987 - Current

Master of Music Education - Choral Conducting

Florida State University

Bachelors - Music Education

Florida State University

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