Doris MacLeay
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Teacher with a proven track record at Houston ISD, excelling in classroom management and fostering a positive learning environment. Leveraged critical thinking and cooperative learning to enhance student engagement and achievement. Continuously pursued professional development, significantly contributing to curriculum development and literacy growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orchestra Director
Houston ISD
07.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as small group student led sectionals
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Supported musician development through ongoing evaluation processes, offering targeted advice on how to enhance skills or overcome challenges.
- Increased audience engagement by designing innovative concert programs that catered to diverse tastes and interests.
- Maintained clear communication with orchestra members, addressing concerns and questions promptly while fostering a positive working environment.
- Strengthened connections with other arts organizations by participating in collaborative events and cross-promotional opportunities.
- Oversaw budget management for the ensemble, ensuring responsible allocation of resources in support of artistic goals.
- Mentored young musicians through regular coaching sessions, fostering their growth as professional performers.
- Enhanced orchestra performance quality by conducting comprehensive rehearsals and providing constructive feedback to musicians.
- Selected repertoire that showcased the skillset of each musician while also challenging them to improve their individual abilities.
- Managed auditions for new musicians, maintaining high standards of performance within the ensemble.
- Developed tailored rehearsal schedules for optimal preparation and efficient use of time, resulting in improved concert performances.
Orchestra Director
Fort Bend ISD
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Akron
Akron, OHSkills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating students
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Subject matter expertise
- Literacy development
- Feedback implementation
- Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- Achieved Superior rating at UIL Concert and Sight Reading in 2023 and 2024
- Collaborated with the band director to create a Symphony orchestra group and received high honors in competitions the pas two years
- Collaborated with Fine arts team in performances within my school as well as neighboring schools
- Students participated in All Region and Solo and Ensemble competitions
Affiliations
- Scouts of America parent
- Houston Civic Symphony past board member and principal/assistant principal
Certification
Texas EC -12 Music Certification - 2020
Additional Information
- Previous teaching in early childhood through 1st grade at a private school for economically disadvantaged students
- School Literacy and Culture Project through Rice University Center for Education
- Teacher for Creative Writing Camp
- Substitute teacher in HISD
Timeline
Orchestra Director
Houston ISD
07.2022 - Current
Orchestra Director
Fort Bend ISD
07.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Akron