Darius Barber
Summary
I believe in creating equity in education for all students, regardless of their race, color, religion, sexuality, socioeconomic status, or national origin.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Choral Director
Chattanooga Girls Choir
08.2023 - Current
- Recruit Singers 2nd - 12th
- Plan Community and Outreach Events
- Lead Weekly Rehearsals for the Cantilena Choir
- Manage Membership Fees and Choral Budget
Music Educator
Brainerd High School
08.2022 - Current
- Established a Choral Program
- Plan and Execute Schoolwide Programs/ Assemblies
- Lead Social and Emotional Lessons
- Teach 9th- 12th General Music/ Choir
- Lead Professional Development Sessions During District PD's with the Secondary Vocal Music Department
Assistant Director/ Lead Teacher
J.O.Y. School (Summer School Program)
06.2013 - Current
- Lead Self- Contained Classroom: All Subject
- 9th- 12th, K-12 Music Teacher
- Create Summer Curriculum for SPED Students
- Organize Field Trips and Various Outings
- Secure Grants for Breakfast and Lunch
Music Educator
Blythe - Bower Elementary
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Taught Pre-K - 5th General Music
- Taught 3rd-5th Band
- Taught 1st - 5th Strings
- Planned and Executed Schoolwide Programs/ Assemblies
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Member of the STEM Leadership Team That Applied and Received STEM Designation By the State
- Led Various STEM Professional Development
- Organized the Cleveland City Schools Elementary Honor Choir Festival
Music Educator
East Ridge Middle School
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Taught 6th- 8th Vocal Music
- Planned and Executed Schoolwide Programs/ Assemblies
- Established Positive Relationship with Community Stakeholders
- Led Professional Development Sessions During District PD's with the Secondary Vocal Music Department
Music Educator
Soddy Elementary
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Taught Pre-K - 5th General Music
- Established a 3rd - 5th Choir
- Planned and Executed Schoolwide Programs/ Assemblies, Led professional Development Sessions During District PD's with the Elementary Music Department
- Co- Founded Hamilton Sings! (HCS Elementary Honor Choir Festival)
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Austin Peay State University
07.2024
Master of Education - Middle Grades
Liberty University
05.2021
Bachelor of Music Education - Vocal/General Music
Lee University
12.2012
Certification
- Instructional Leadership License- Aspiring (ILL-A)
- Vocal/General Music Teacher Licensure K-12
Timeline
Choral Director
Chattanooga Girls Choir
08.2023 - Current
Music Educator
Brainerd High School
08.2022 - Current
Music Educator
Blythe - Bower Elementary
08.2020 - 07.2022
Music Educator
East Ridge Middle School
08.2017 - 07.2020
Music Educator
Soddy Elementary
08.2015 - 07.2017
Assistant Director/ Lead Teacher
J.O.Y. School (Summer School Program)
06.2013 - Current
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Austin Peay State University
Master of Education - Middle Grades
Liberty University
Bachelor of Music Education - Vocal/General Music
Lee University
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