GEORGE W. MICHAEL
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic and innovative educator and musician with over twenty years of experience teaching music at the middle school, high school, and college levels. Expertise in community and parent outreach through engaging special events and performances, fostering a collaborative environment that enriches student learning. Committed to exposing students to a wide range of musical styles and expressions while focusing on developing technical skills and musical understanding. Proven ability to create positive, productive learning environments through creative teaching methods that inspire and engage students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
01.2021 - Current
- Middle School/High School Band, General Music, Class Percussion, Class Keyboards, Musical Theater Director, Music Tech
Music Teacher
Leadership Institute High School
01.2014 - 01.2021
- High School Band, Keyboards, Music History
Music Teacher
Village Academy
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Middle School Band Grades 6-8
Director of Bands
Santa Maria ISD
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Middle School Band, High School Band, Music Appreciation, Music History
Adjunct Instructor
Bowling Green State University
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Adjunct Instructor in Jazz Studies: Class Jazz Improvisation
Adjunct Instructor
Terra Community College
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Adjunct Instructor in Jazz Studies and Humanities: Jazz Combo, Jazz Improvisation, Music Theory, Applied Saxophone, Humanities Courses
Jazz Instructor
Maumee Valley Country Day School
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Jazz Instructor: Jazz Ensemble
Teaching Assistant
Bowling Green State University
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Graduate/Teaching assistant: Coach Jazz Combos, Private Lessons, Applied Saxophone
Band Director
Nikki Rowe High School
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Pep Band, Chamber Music, Private Lessons all woodwinds grades 6-12
Education
Masters of Music -
Bowling Green State University
01.2010
Bachelors of Art - Music Education
University of Texas-Pan American
01.1998
Skills
- Experience in urban education
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Program development
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- Effective communication
- Pedagogy and music theory
- Band directing
Affiliations
- Music Educators Association of New York City
- Secretary/Treasurer – Prima Music Foundation (non-profit)
- BGSU Student Jazz Saxophone Association-president, BGSU Student Jazz Association, Jazz Educators Network, Texas Music Educators Association, Phi Kappa Phi, WBGU-Disc Jockey
Certification
New York State Music PreK-12, Issue date September 2012
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
AWARDS, HONORS
Winifred O. Stone Graduate Student Development Fund May 2010, Awarded to academic departmental recipients in recognition of successful recruitment and student success of multi-ethnic students., Bob Sebo Jazz Studies Endowment September 2009, Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in Jazz., Ohio All-State Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble January 2009, Phi Kappa Phi 2009-2010
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Carnegie Hall Music Educators Workshop
Timeline
Music Teacher
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
01.2021 - Current
Music Teacher
Leadership Institute High School
01.2014 - 01.2021
Music Teacher
Village Academy
01.2012 - 01.2014
Director of Bands
Santa Maria ISD
01.2011 - 01.2012
Adjunct Instructor
Bowling Green State University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Adjunct Instructor
Terra Community College
01.2010 - 01.2011
Jazz Instructor
Maumee Valley Country Day School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Teaching Assistant
Bowling Green State University
01.2009 - 01.2010
Band Director
Nikki Rowe High School
01.2001 - 01.2006
Bachelors of Art - Music Education
University of Texas-Pan American
Masters of Music -
Bowling Green State University