Farah Benam
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a skilled worker with a strong record of success in teaching, communication, leadership, organization, and teamwork. I'm able to multitask and work effectively in fast-paced, high-stress environments. While teaching, I have developed skills in successfully adjusting with little to no notice, problem-solving, and honing my abilities in realms outside of teaching. I look forward to transferring my skills to new challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director (Vogel Intermediate School)
Conroe Independent School District
Spring, TX
07.2019 - Current
- Created weekly lesson plans based on predicted student needs, scope and sequence for district learning, and vertical learning expectations.
- Worked closely with other directors in the district to collaborate for events such as contests and performances.
- Taught beginner band classes in heterogenous classroom settings while managing behavior, individual needs, grades/assignments, and maintaining parent communication.
- Provided clear classroom instruction and maintained structure in lessons and activities.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Private Lesson Instructor
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Cypress, TX
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted with classrooms/band classes that required a substiute. Served a long-term substitute position in a grade 6-8 classroom from Mar '19–May '19 and covered all lesson planning and grading responsibilities.
- Strengthened instrumental instruction with a focus on developing fundamentals to build a strong foundation for learning.
- Met and maintained weekly lessons with individuals and developed plans to help reach their playing goals.
- Taught beginner band classes in homogenous classroom settings while managing behavior, individual needs, grades/assignments, and maintaining parent communication.
Private Lesson Instructor
Huntsville Independent School District
Huntsville, Texas
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided clarinet lessons to students from 3 different schools in the district, ranging from grades 6 through 12.
- Strengthened instrumental instruction with a focus on developing fundamentals to build a strong foundation for learning.
- Met and maintained weekly lessons with individuals and developed plans to help reach their playing goals.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12.2018
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Teamwork
- Leadership Experience
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Parent communication
- Public speaking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Band Director (Vogel Intermediate School)
Conroe Independent School District
07.2019 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Private Lesson Instructor
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
12.2018 - 05.2019
Private Lesson Instructor
Huntsville Independent School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Sam Houston State University
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