Eileen F Walentin

• Elevated the choral program''s reputation by consistently delivering high-quality performances and and offering a variety of performance opportunities.
• Developed a comprehensive curriculum for grades 6-12 of choral ensembles, creating a new and successful choral program.
• Increased participation in school choirs through targeted recruitment efforts, relationship building, and creating a culture of musical growth, increase in size by 400%, resulting in the hiring of a second choir teacher.
• Established strong relationships with local arts organizations, providing numerous performance opportunities for students.
• Mentored student leaders within the choral program, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Organized successful performance trips both domestically and internationally, exposing students to diverse cultural experiences while showcasing their talents on a global stage.
• Led professional development workshops for music educators, sharing best practices in building and growing a choral music program
• PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR - Jan 2024 to present - Expanded the music department to include a second choral director and a full time band program. Coordinate Chorus, Band, Theater, and Drama Club performances and schedules as well as running an arts service organization, Artists for a Cause. Conduct observations and evaluations, provide feedback and mentoring.

*Built an award winning program of six choirs

*Established a system of leadership involving training, interviews, job descriptions and a chain of command

*Created an atmosphere of acceptance, dedication, and family to breed success for all students

*Designed a system of recruitment to ensure lasting success

*Mentored fellow music educators

*Event planning and trip organization for groups varying from 25-125

*Organized and implemented fundraisers

*ARTISTS FOR A CAUSE CLUB SPONSOR

- Founded the first club in the nation

- Mentored student-led service and charity events

- Raised funds and awareness for needs within our community and beyond, including food banks, therapeutic arts at assisted living facilities, and human trafficking

*CLASS OF 2009 AND CLASS OF 2020 SPONSOR

- Mentored student leadership

- Coordinated homecoming, prom, Powderpuff, service projects, and graduation

*Created a curriculum for K-5 General Music which included music literacy, history, exploration, and appreciation

*Maintained a successful band program for 4th and 5th grade students

*Created and maintained a competitive choral program including an entry level and an advanced program for 3rd-5th grade students