G-suite
Eric Newlin
Music Educator
Olathe,KS
Summary
Dedicated Choir Director with over ten years of experience developing and executing choral musical performances. Patient professional with extensive knowledge in music theory, and vocal instruction.
Knowledgeable Music Director with 10+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in choral music and music technology. Looking for a new role with long-term potential. Enthusiastic music educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of music pedagogy and self-training in music technology. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in UX and UI design for music making technologies. Experienced teacher with over 10 years of experience in music education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Music Teacher Choral Director
Olathe Public Schools
Olathe, KS
08.2013 - Current
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Composed and led performances for both vocal and instrumental music.
- Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
- Provided oversight and administration for choral music programs.
- Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
- Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
- Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Coordinated concert dates, venues and accommodations for performances.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
- Coordinated with departmental employees to maintain continuity of music lesson objectives, planning and execution.
- Guided and oversaw music department in accomplishing educational benchmarks through curriculum planning, instruction, composition and performance.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for [Number] students.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding, using [Software] and [Software].
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
- Oversaw student progress by reviewing performance utilizing metrics.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Processed software and hardware by coordinating user setups, installations and upgrades.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to [Number] students.
- Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Master of Music Education - Music Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 06.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS 08.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
Optimizing sound
undefinedAccomplishments
- Collaborated with team of ten in the development of an honor choir performance and choral music festival.
- Collaborated with team of ten to redesign vocal music curriculum to align with National Core Arts Standards.
- Improved student SEL measures by creating and coordinating music production club.
- Analyzed frequent student and parent surveys to adapt curriculum and instruction to meet constituent needs.
- Used G-suite to develop automated spreadsheets for tracking targeted academic interventions, record keeping, and event organizing.
- Supervised choral accompanists and instrumentalists and maintained long-term positive working relationships.
- Mentored student teacher during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Served on school Building Leadership Team to plan professional development and
- Contributed to Individual Education Plans for student accomodations and supports.
- Developed school-wide behavior-management implementation plan with Positive Behavior Intervention and Support team.
- Learned and used web-based notation programs to create student learning resources.
- Researched and evaluated web apps and software for student music making.
- Mixed virtual choir performances in Ableton Live.
- Designed and embedded lessons into Ableton Live sets.
- Created and distributed project templates for various DAWs, including GarageBand, Soundtrap, BandLab, and Live.
- Designed Ableton Live templates to facilitate specific learning outcomes in student projects, as well as scaffolded templates to transition students from simpler web DAWs to professional software.
- Taught students to navigate UI and create music in four different DAWs, including web-based, desktop software, and mobile apps.
- Designed lessons to guide students in using Push 2 and other MIDI controllers with Ableton Live.
- Designed lessons to teach students to use Link for live performance.
- Prepared choral students for festival performances where they earned consistent superior ratings.
- Prepared students for state honor choir auditions, with students accepted consistently each year.
- Coordinated clinicians for honor choir events, managing needs of clinicians, host facilities, and performers.
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
American Choral Directors Association
Ableton for the Classroom community member
Software
Microsoft Office
Ableton Live and other DAWs
Interests
Music improvisation
Music pedagogy
Play-based learning
Divergent learning models
Hobbies
Tabletop games
Yoyo
Woodworking
Timeline
Master of Music Education - Music Education
University of Kansas
06.2016 - 08.2018
Music Teacher Choral Director
Olathe Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University
08.2008 - 12.2012
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