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D'ante Stone

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Experienced Vocal Coach successful helping performers of all skill levels advance abilities, gain confidence and take on new amateur and professional challenges. Adept at interpreting songs and teaching singers how to embody music and provoke emotional responses in audience members. Specializing in Musical Theater, Classical,POP, and Gospel.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Theater Teacher

Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
08.2023 - Current
  • Organized successful school productions involving students from various grade levels and skills, fostering teamwork and community involvement.
  • Developed strong relationships with local theater companies and professionals to enhance networking opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in the performing arts.
  • Designed assessments that measured student growth based on clear objectives established at the beginning of each unit or course segment.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles of students within the classroom environment.
  • Mentored aspiring young actors, providing guidance on audition preparation and career opportunities within the theater industry.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to create interdisciplinary projects that combined theater arts with other subjects for enhanced learning experiences.

Vocal Music Instructor

Creative Soul Music School
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
  • Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
  • Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students.

Worship Leader

Various Churches Currently At Trademark Church
01.2019 - Current
  • Mentored new musicians and vocalists, enhancing their skills for improved performance during worship services.
  • Lead the congregation in worship through song, prayer, Scripture reading, and preaching
  • Ensure that the services remain engaging and spiritually inspiring
  • Develop and maintain relationships with members of the congregation
  • Work with the church staff to ensure that all services are properly planned and executed
  • Manage the worship team and coordinate rehearsals

Empowering Students Educator

The Parenting Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or study groups, promoting intellectual curiosity outside the classroom setting.
  • Implementednted comprehensive, data driven and trauma-informed education programs, covering topics such as relationship skills, contraception/abstinence, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and financial literacy to diverse youth ages 13-18.

Behavior Interventionist

Crowley Independent School District
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
  • Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
  • Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
  • Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.

Site Coordinator

Clayton Youth Enrichment
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for the overall efficient operation of a center, including management of the planned program and supervision of staff
  • Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with children, parents, school facility and other staff
  • Coordinate program with the school site and ensure a positive working relationships
  • Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
  • Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.

Youth Development Instructor

Crowley ISD, 21st, Century
09.2015 - 05.2016
  • Developed creative structured lesson plan for children (grades 3rd -4th )
  • Taught hands on activities in a classroom setting
  • Supervised the program in director’s absence
  • Took part in sports, games, and movie nights with children.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
  • Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Studies Emphasis in Education

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX
12-2021

Associate of Arts - Vocal Performance

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX

High School Diploma -

North Crowley High School
Fort Worth, TX

Skills

  • P>Interpersonal communication

  • P>Multitasking strength

  • P>Child abuse and neglect

  • P>Student counseling

  • P>Conflict resolution techniques

Certification

  • Mental health first aid

  • Crisis Prevention Institute

Timeline

Theater Teacher

Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
08.2023 - Current

Empowering Students Educator

The Parenting Center
05.2023 - 09.2023

Vocal Music Instructor

Creative Soul Music School
08.2022 - Current

Behavior Interventionist

Crowley Independent School District
05.2022 - 08.2023

Worship Leader

Various Churches Currently At Trademark Church
01.2019 - Current

Site Coordinator

Clayton Youth Enrichment
08.2018 - 08.2021

Youth Development Instructor

Crowley ISD, 21st, Century
09.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - General Studies Emphasis in Education

Southwestern Adventist University

Associate of Arts - Vocal Performance

Tarrant County College

High School Diploma -

North Crowley High School
  • Mental health first aid

  • Crisis Prevention Institute

D'ante Stone