Fine Arts
Gerard Wauldron
Mt. Pleasant,MI
Summary
Accomplished, enthusiastic, creative and dedicated educator with over 30 years teaching in public school settings. Committed to excellence by creating a positive learning environment through collaboration and teamwork. Strongly suited for multitasking and independently managing diverse objectives with a high degree of accuracy. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students and colleagues.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Educator - Media & STEM Technology
Bullock Creek Middle School
Midland, MI
08.2009 - Current
- Professional Teaching Certificate valid through 6/30/2028
- Technology Educator: Media & STEM Technologies, grades 6-8
- Secured over $45,000 in funding for new instruments and equipment through grant writing efforts and community partnerships.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers on topics such as technology integration or assessment design, contributing to a culture of ongoing improvement within the school community.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Music Educator
Bullock Creek Schools
01.1996 - 06.2011
- Music Educator: Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, and Music Appreciation, grades 4 - 12.
- Secured over $275,000 in funding for new instruments and equipment through grant writing efforts and community partnerships.
- Established strong relationships with parents, guardians and community to facilitate and pass a successful bond proposal to build two new band rooms and a community auditorium in addition to other major construction enhancements throughout the district.
- Established strong relationships with parents and guardians to facilitate effective communication regarding student progress.
- Improved overall musicianship of students by implementing a rigorous practice schedule and performance opportunities.
- Enhanced student performance through individualized instruction, addressing diverse learning styles.
- Organized annual music concerts, showcasing student talent and achievements to the school community.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for music education, sharing resources and offering guidance on classroom management strategies.
- Increased student participation in extracurricular ensembles through targeted recruitment efforts and consistent encouragement during class time.
- Utilized assessment data to identify areas for improvement in both individual students'' abilities and the overall program quality.
- Developed comprehensive music curriculum by incorporating various teaching methods and innovative techniques.
- Provided ongoing professional development opportunities for self-improvement staying current on emerging trends within the field of music education.
District Web Developer/Coordinator
Bullock Creek Schools
01.2002 - 06.2006
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence creating the first school district website version 1.0.
- Enhanced user experience by implementing responsive web design and optimizing website performance.
- Developed custom web applications, resulting in tailored solutions for client needs.
- Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to meet deadlines and organizational expectations.
- Provided front-end website development using web authoring software.
- Discussed site and app requirements with clients to produce actionable development plans.
- Provided front-end development support, creating visually appealing designs that aligned with district standards.
Fine Arts Curriculum Coordinator
Bullock Creek Schools
09.2001 - 06.2004
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Organized curricular events such as workshops and professional development that fostered collaboration between school faculty members.
- Championed the integration of technology into instruction, promoting digital literacy skills among both students and teachers.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Music Educator
Alma Middle School
08.1993 - 01.1996
- Music Educator: Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, and Music Appreciation grades 5 - 8.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in music to engage and educate students.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION (M. ED) - Educational Technology
Central Michigan University
MT. PLEASANT, MI 06.1996 - 05.2000
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION -
Central Michigan University
MT. PLEASANT, MI 08.1986 - 12.1992
Skills
- Staff Training & Collaboration
- Curriculum & Content Development
- Student Engagement
- Google For Education/Workspace
- Data Analysis & Assessment
- Microsoft Office
- Effective monitoring and tracking of students success
- Maintain large databases and spreadsheets of inventories and records
- Proponent of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom Technology Implementation
Awards
Awards & Grants Recipient:
- 2005 Gerstacker & Strostacker Foundation Grant
- 2014 BenQ Projector Award
- 2014 CODE.ORG & Donors Choose Award
- 2015 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Dow Foundation STEM Grant
- 2015 Walmart Foundation Grant
- 2015 Home Depot Community Grant
- 2017 Isabella Bank Foundation Grant
- 2021 Dow Gives Grant
- 2021 STEM Star Award: Saginaw Valley State University
- 2022 MEEMIC Foundation Grant
- 2022 Central Michigan University STEM Grant
Certification
- Certified Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Instructor- Summer 2015 • PLTW Gateway Certified to teach: • Automation & Robotics • Design & Modeling
- Certified Computer Science Discoveries, Code.org - Winter 2020 - Spring 2021
- Certified Amazon Future Engineering Program, Amazon - Spring 2020
- Member, Computer Science Teachers Association - SPRING 2020
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offFlexible work hoursCompany CultureInterests
Percussion
Drumming
Technology
STEM/STEAM
Music
Education
Software
Google Workspace For Education
Microsoft Office
Adobe Photoshop
Finale
Lightspeed
Work Availability
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Timeline
Educator - Media & STEM Technology
Bullock Creek Middle School
08.2009 - Current
District Web Developer/Coordinator
Bullock Creek Schools
01.2002 - 06.2006
Fine Arts Curriculum Coordinator
Bullock Creek Schools
09.2001 - 06.2004
MASTER OF EDUCATION (M. ED) - Educational Technology
Central Michigan University
06.1996 - 05.2000
Music Educator
Bullock Creek Schools
01.1996 - 06.2011
Music Educator
Alma Middle School
08.1993 - 01.1996
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION -
Central Michigan University
08.1986 - 12.1992
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