Deshawn Burns
Winter Park
Summary
Hands-on professional with experience designing and implementing technical learning environments and maintaining equipment. Skilled in troubleshooting, audio technology, and maintaining organized workspaces. Strong leadership and communication abilities with a focus on safety, efficiency, and problem-solving.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Choir Teacher
01.2025 - Current
- Direct and lead middle school choir program
- Plan performances, concerts, and school events
- Maintain music equipment and classroom technology
- Develop student musicianship and vocal technique
- Collaborate with faculty and administration
- Manage classroom operations and student engagement
Music & Music Technology Teacher
Liberty Middle School
Orlando, FL
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Designed and implemented engaging music and music technology lessons aligned with Florida’s state standards
- Instructed students in music theory, digital audio workstation (DAW) operation, MIDI sequencing, and sound editing
- Maintained classroom technology equipment and software
- Led classroom projects involving music production and audio recording
- Developed students' skills in sound design and digital composition
- Created a safe and organized classroom environment
- Evaluated student progress using project-based assessments
- Collaborated with faculty for cross-curricular projects
Sales Associate / Lab Technician
LensCrafters
Daytona Beach, FL
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained safe and organized laboratory environment
- Inspected laboratory equipment to ensure proper working condition
- Assisted with technical equipment operation
- Provided customer service and product recommendations
- Maintained inventory and organized workspace
Science Teacher
DeLand Middle School
DeLand, FL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest in scientific concepts
- Maintained laboratory equipment and classroom tools
- Implemented safety procedures and organized lab environments
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress
- Collaborated with faculty members during lesson planning
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLBachelor of Arts - Music Recording Technology
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Lithonia, GA05-2018
Skills
- Technical Skills: Equipment Maintenance - Troubleshooting - Audio Recording - Music Production - Safety Procedures - Technical Equipment Operation - Digital Audio Workstations - MIDI Sequencing
- Professional Skills: Adaptable - Ambitious - Dependable - Collaborative - Team Oriented - Lesson Planning - Instructional Planning - Classroom Management
Accomplishments
- Graduated with GPA of 3.06
- High school choir scholarship recipient
- Performed with artists including Lisa Fischer, Leon Bridges, Dionne Warwick, and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Affiliations
- Progressive Black Men Inc. (April 2021)
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. (Spring 2024)
Certification
- Class D Security License
- License Number: D 3523842
Timeline
Choir Teacher
01.2025 - Current
Music & Music Technology Teacher
Liberty Middle School
08.2024 - 06.2025
Science Teacher
DeLand Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Sales Associate / Lab Technician
LensCrafters
06.2022 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Music Recording Technology
Bethune-Cookman University
High School Diploma - undefined
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Master of Business Administration -
University of Central Florida