Dana Lynn Sapp
Malvern,PA
Summary
I am an organized and dedicated Assistant Director with a proven track record of providing exceptional work. I have keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. I have a self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. I am looking to obtain a position in the education field that broadens my career path, where I can continue to grow professionally by fostering a nurturing and professional environment, working with students, parents, colleagues and administration so everyone feels valued when in need of my assistance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director and Pre-K Teacher
Berwyn United Methodist Nursery School
08.2020 - Current
- Take on role of Director in her absence
- Schedule teachers to work the lunch and play program
- Schedule all field trips and in school enrichment programs
- Assign and maintain carpool numbers for all enrolled students
- Attend budget meetings
- Schedule and facilitate parent-teacher conferences
- Proofread letters and reports for the director
- Write and teach pre-k lesson plans for four- and five-year olds to prepare them for success in kindergarten
- Monitor students' academic, social, and emotional progress and record data
Piano Teacher
In Home Studio
07.2015 - Current
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
- Instruct private piano lessons for minimum of 30 minutes per lesson
- Students participate in The Main Line Music Teachers Festival and National Piano Guild Auditions
Assistant Director, Music Teacher and K.I.M. Teach
Berwyn United Methodist Nursery School
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Took on role of Director in her absence
- Scheduled teachers to work lunch and play program
- Scheduled all field trips and in school enrichment programs
- Assigned and maintained carpool numbers for all enrolled students
- Attended board meetings and took minutes
- Attended directors’ meetings
- Budgeted
- Wrote and taught age-appropriate music lessons to all students
- Created a holiday show on iMovie and uploaded it to schools YouTube account
- Organized performances for Mother’s Day Tea and Graduation
- Wrote and taught age-appropriate lessons for K.I.M. (Kids In Motion)
- Created online accessible interactive activities to engage students during the pandemic for both music & K.I.M.
Music Teacher and Teachers Aide
Berwyn United Methodist Nursery School
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Wrote and taught age-appropriate music lessons to all students
- Directed the Holiday Show
- Organized performances for Mother’s Day Tea and Graduation
- Assisted assigned teachers and their students with any tasks that were assigned
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Kindercare Learning Center Of Phoenixville
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- I left to to become my mothers caregiver.
Second Grade Teacher, Title I, With TIF Grant
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Chose to teach at lowest performing school in Broward County
- Trained in Thinking Maps
- Taught extra hour of instruction every day
- Received highest scores in 2nd grade for math monthly benchmark
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Flute, Piano and Voice Teacher
Music America
06.2007 - 06.2014
- Instructed private lessons on flute, piano or voice for a minimum of 30 minutes
- Students participated in recitals
Second Grade Teacher, Title I School
Shadowlawn Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Elected grade chairperson (2011-2013 school years)
- Selected to attend Common Core training to then come back and assist teachers with new material (2012)
- Nominated for Rookie Teacher of the Year (2010-2011 school year)
- Taught T.E.A.M class (Teaching Enrichment Activities to Minors) (2010-2013 school years)
- Selected as Social Studies chairperson (2010-2013 school years)
- Selected as 1 of 15 in the entire Miami-Dade School District to be on Social Studies textbook adoption committee (2011-2012 school year)
- Managed electronic grade book (2012-2013 school year)
- Elected as EESAC chairperson (Educational Excellence School Advisory Council) (2012-2013 school year)
- Selected to be leadership team member
- Designated Professional Development Liaison (2012-2013 school year)
- Designated to supervise KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) partnership
- Instructed professional development to teachers at school *12/10/2010 – Making Reading Fun, 6 master plan points, 4 sessions *1/11/2012 -Instruction and Technology, 4 master plan points, 3 sessions
Music Teacher
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2010
- I was divided between Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Center and Charles David Whyche Jr. Elementary
- Forced to move due to budget cuts in music program
- Wrote and taught weekly general music lessons for grades 2-8
- Taught recorder classes for 2nd grade
- Helped other music teacher organize winter and spring programs
Administrative Internship
Shadowlawn Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Assisted with raising school grade from C to A
- Assisted with administrative duties
- Took on the role as administrator when principal and assistant principal were out of the building
- Assisted reading coach administer DAR, FAIR and DIBELS
- Assisted with data chats
- Assisted with truancy home visits
Music Teacher
Shadowlawn Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Awarded 1st place in Home Depot Jingle Competition, BEA Holiday Celebration for children, against 16 Title I schools in Miami
- Wrote and taught weekly general music lessons Pre-K thru 5, some classes 30 plus students, no aid
- Taught recorder classes for 2nd grade
- Directed 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony, created PowerPoint presentation incorporating pictures synchronized with lyrics -presented simultaneously while students were singing, created, made and sold DVD’s (fund raiser for music department) presented a movie for and about 5th grade
- Supplied music when guests came to visit
- Directed holiday concert incorporating all students, OneArt progrm, and art teacher. Used sign language, designed choreography, created costumes.
- Organized and scheduled field trips
- Elected to be United Way Student Ambassador
- Volunteered to direct after school choir
Music Teacher
James Alcorn Elementary & Alcorn Middle Annex
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Created and reduced script for students in grades K-8, produced and rehearsed for “Annie” the musical, all students that tried out were included
- Wrote and taught weekly general music lessons K-8 for 30 plus students per class, no aid
- Developed “Alcorn Singers", choir for grades 2-8 after school
- Directed 8th grade graduation,
- Organized holiday and spring concerts for both instrumental teachers, art teacher and myself
Kinderworship Music Director/Cherub Choir Director
St. David's Episcopal Church
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Accompanied for Kinderworship
- Taught songs relating to scripture lesson
- Rehearsed
- Conducted
Assistant Manager
Frazer Lanes
06.2000 - 06.2005
- Computerized payroll and financial records
- Hired as assistant for mentally and physically handicapped bowling league
- Managed and scheduled birthday parties
- Trained new employees
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Administation And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Online College10.2009
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Temple University, Esther Boyer College of Music
Philadelphia, PA05.2005
High School Diploma -
Great Valley High School
Malvern, PA06.2001
Skills
-PC: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Front Page, Quicken
-Mac: Garage Band, iTunes, iDVD, iMovie, iPhoto
-Zoom, Teams
Certification
-Primary / Pre-Kindergarten - 3rd grade
-Music K-12
Accomplishments
-Paderewski Medal Winner, National Piano Playing Auditions, American College of Musicians
-Pennsylvania Music Teachers Assoc. (PMTA), member
-Main Line Music Teachers Assoc (MLMTA), member
-American College of Musicians, National Guild of Piano Teachers member
-Volunteer, Humane Society of Broward County, Walk for the Animals
-Volunteer, 4-H Northern Chester County Horse and Pony Club
Affiliations
Dr. Stephen Swymer, Retired Principal of Great Valley Middle School
(610) 605-7328
Jane Harris, Director of Berwyn United Methodist Nursery School
(610) 451-0990
Jenn Arnold, Coworker at Berwyn United Methodist Nursery School
(610) 715-3801
Joan Weinbaum, Retired Guidance Counselor of Shadowlawn Elementary
(305) 479-0055
Timeline
Assistant Director and Pre-K Teacher
Berwyn United Methodist Nursery School
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Director, Music Teacher and K.I.M. Teach
Berwyn United Methodist Nursery School
08.2019 - 07.2020
Music Teacher and Teachers Aide
Berwyn United Methodist Nursery School
08.2017 - 07.2019
Piano Teacher
In Home Studio
07.2015 - Current
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Kindercare Learning Center Of Phoenixville
07.2014 - 09.2014
Second Grade Teacher, Title I, With TIF Grant
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Second Grade Teacher, Title I School
Shadowlawn Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2013
Music Teacher
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2010
Administrative Internship
Shadowlawn Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Music Teacher
Shadowlawn Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2009
Flute, Piano and Voice Teacher
Music America
06.2007 - 06.2014
Music Teacher
James Alcorn Elementary & Alcorn Middle Annex
09.2005 - 06.2007
Kinderworship Music Director/Cherub Choir Director
St. David's Episcopal Church
09.2005 - 06.2007
Assistant Manager
Frazer Lanes
06.2000 - 06.2005
Master of Arts in Education - Administation And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Temple University, Esther Boyer College of Music
High School Diploma -
Great Valley High School
-Primary / Pre-Kindergarten - 3rd grade
-Music K-12
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