Earl Johnson III
Memphis,TN
Summary
Actively seeking a position where I can utilize my diverse background in Early Childhood Education, Customer Service, Music Instruction and Academic Intervention to sharpen my problem-solving and organizational skills to contribute to the overall operations of a company.
Knowledgeable Music Teacher with background in music education, specializing in fostering musical talent and creativity. Successfully developed and implemented engaging curricula that enhanced students' musical abilities. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and student assessment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Vision Preparatory Charter School
Memphis, TN
07.2024 - Current
- Devised a Curriculum and executed lessons for grades 6-9that provide foundational knowledge of music theory.
- Procured funding and grants to establish a music production program.
- Preparing students for school concerts and planned music experiences.
- Inspiring and motivating students to extend themselves to after school music clubs/lessons.
- Building relationships and mentoring students.
- Developed and issued educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
- Supervised classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
- Organizing supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
- Delivering personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
Co-Founder and Director of Operations
Crescendo Music Studio
Memphis, TN
11.2019 - Current
- Leads the creation of a vibrant urban studio music program including the recruitment of faculty and students; developing curriculum and schedules; and all related program and operational activities and systems.
- Manages program's expenses and budget and then oversees acquisition of new funds.
- Engages families of students and neighborhood community by offering performances given by students, at the community center and in various neighborhood/community venues;
- Serves as half-time lead teacher at Crescendo, teaching students and providing support to other program teachers; serves as a resource for both educational and operational matters.
- Provides ongoing evaluation of the faculty, giving feedback on strengths and opportunities for improvement
Piano Instructor and General Music Teacher
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
Memphis, TN
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Devised a Curriculum and executed lessons for grades 6-9that provide foundational knowledge of music theory.
- Procured funding and grants to establish a music production program.
- Preparing students for school concerts and planned music experiences.
- Inspiring and motivating students to extend themselves to after school music clubs/lessons.
- Building relationships and mentoring students.
- Developed and issued educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
- Supervised classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
- Organizing supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
- Delivering personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
Lead Teacher
Memphis Dream Center
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepare lessons that meet educational requirements in an age-appropriate manner, and teach in a manner that meets the needs for the ages and abilities of all participating students.
- Manage a busy classroom environment, and provide the structure and discipline required for successful learning for everyone in the classroom.
- Help children meet educational milestones through personalized instruction and other supplementary assistance.
- Collaborate with other teachers, instructors, and staff members to create an optimal learning and care environment.
- Provide helpful feedback to parents and guardians on a regular or as-needed basis.
- Work with diverse populations of children and adults from a wide variety of cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds.
- Address basic interpersonal skills, such as sharing, taking turns, and asking permission in the classroom.
- Other duties as assigned
Teacher Assistant/ Interventionist
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
Memphis, TN
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided assistance to assigned teachers in maintaining a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom for the benefit of both teachers and students.
- Assists in establishing and implementing behavioral objectives. Models appropriate social and play skills; observes students’ behavior and notifies teacher and/or school nurse of behavioral changes as appropriate; redirects behavior if possible; may work with individual students to help them adjust behaviorally and academically into mainstream classroom and social situations.
- Performs routine clerical tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and records, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing notices and newsletters, receiving and responding to e-mails.
- Assists teacher by maintaining student records, recording daily attendance, grading assignments, standardized tests, recording and/or analyzing test scores/grades, substituting as needed, setting up special projects, escorting children to other areas of the school, monitoring student behavior, running errands.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
- Assists students with exercises and class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary.
Program Aide
Boy Scouts of America
Chattanooga, TN
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Implement and deliver relevant after school programming for youth, ages 6-18 that supports the Clubs priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles.
- Recruit, encourage and engage youth participants.
- Create a safe environment that facilitates learning and is encouraging and engaging for children.
- Leading and engaging volunteers on a daily basis as well as special events.
- Responsible for daily set-up and clean-up of all materials used during the program.
- Steward relationships with volunteers, school staff and parents.
- Facilitate parent engagement.
- Monitor and evaluate, on an ongoing basis, programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality of programs and utilization of resources.
Piano Instructor
Blue Violin Foundation
Memphis, TN
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Give students lessons on specified instrument and assess them accordingly.
- Provide supervision and support in all activities and events for camp.
- Develop lesson plans for students’ individual and group lessons.
Education
Music Education
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN06-2026
High School Diploma - Piano pedagogy
Overton High School for the Performing Arts
Memphis, TN05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Tennessee- Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TNBachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Reach University
Oakland, CA05-2029
Skills
- Grant Writing
- Curriculum Development
- Customer Service
- Teacher Assistant
- Special Education
- Child Care
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Tutoring
- Early Childhood Education
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Experience with Children
Timeline
Music Teacher
Vision Preparatory Charter School
07.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Memphis Dream Center
08.2023 - 08.2023
Piano Instructor and General Music Teacher
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
10.2022 - 06.2024
Co-Founder and Director of Operations
Crescendo Music Studio
11.2019 - Current
Teacher Assistant/ Interventionist
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
07.2018 - 07.2020
Program Aide
Boy Scouts of America
08.2016 - 12.2016
Piano Instructor
Blue Violin Foundation
08.2014 - 12.2015
High School Diploma - Piano pedagogy
Overton High School for the Performing Arts
Music Education
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Tennessee- Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Reach University