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- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
George Ward
Phila,PA
Work Preference
Summary
A consummate professional with 25 years as a Music and ELA Teacher with 15 years of experience in customer service, who is exceptionally well organized, detail-oriented, thorough, and responsible. A natural leader who is self-motivated, works well independently or as part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly skilled at motivating people with proven ability to learn and adjust to new tasks and skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Consultant / Choir Director
Sharon Baptist Church
01.2025 - Current
- Teach choral selections and appropriate vocal technique
- Teach bible study
- Coordinate Sunday service
- Lead rehearsals
ELA Teacher
James Rhoads Elementary School
08.2018 - 08.2024
- Taught 5th grade ELA
- Presented standard 5th grade curriculum in reading, writing, and discourse
- Classroom management
- Grading classroom and homework assignments
- Parent Teacher conferences pertaining to student success
Pastor of Worship
Berean Baptist Church
09.2013 - 01.2017
- Overseer and Coordinator of the entire Music and Arts Department
- Update policies, procedures, and maintain computer-based information
- Meet with members to assess their growth potential according to policy
- Plan, coordinate, and execute quality music services, concerts, and conferences
- The chair of monthly department meetings and advisement of staff concerning weekly and quarterly operations
Music Teacher
Walnut Elementary School
09.2004 - 06.2008
- Taught standard school choral repertoire
- Taught and developed Music Curriculum
- School concert featuring each grade level in separate performance
- Performed West Side Story including a command performance for School Superintendent
Minister of Music/Music Administrator
Sharon Baptist Church
09.1991 - 01.2005
- Follow-Up ministry; Contact with new members for prayer, questions, and invitation to bible study
- Facilitated monthly meetings to plan quarterly worship service and music events
- Lead ministry in monthly prayer and bible study
- The coordination of the entire Music and Arts Department
- Coordinated contracts with major gospel artist and vendors
- Facilitated conferences, workshops, and annual concerts
- Background vocals for major gospel artists; Tramaine Hawkins and Cece Winans
- Directed Choirs, Male Chorus, and Ensembles
- Started the Praise Team 1993
Patient Registrar
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
04.1994 - 05.1999
- Consult with patients concerning payment of services
- Pre-register patients before appointment
- Input pertinent information
- Accurately input insurance, demographic, guarantor, and family Doctor information
- Print patient sheet
Education
Honorary Doctorate - Sacred Music
Lighthouse Theological Institute and Seminary
11.2023
Master’s - Early Childhood Education
Lincoln University
05.2018
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Music Education
Langston University
01.1987
Vocal Performance Program - undefined
Temple University
01.1987
Skills
- Initiated parental partnership to increase student performance
- Reputation for establishing and maintaining professional alliances with vendors and clients
- Ceated an enjoyable, comfortable, and team-oriented environment in the workplace
- Meetings with associates to resolve conflict in a peaceful and professional manner
- Maintained a professional working relationship with administration, faculty, and staff
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 300 music department staff in preparation for concerts and conferences.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop database to track patient appointments.
- Selected as Musician of the Year 1985, 1989, and 2003.
- ELA Teacher of the Month (4 times)
Affiliations
- · Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Certification
- Certified Patient Registrar
- Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
- Public Speaking
- Vocal Instructor
- Training in Classroom Management
- Musician of the Year
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Character and Integrity are the single most parts of you to be shared with others.
George Ward
Additional Information
I want to be assured this company will show equity and require a high quality standards from each employee.
Timeline
Music Consultant / Choir Director
Sharon Baptist Church
01.2025 - Current
ELA Teacher
James Rhoads Elementary School
08.2018 - 08.2024
Pastor of Worship
Berean Baptist Church
09.2013 - 01.2017
Music Teacher
Walnut Elementary School
09.2004 - 06.2008
Patient Registrar
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
04.1994 - 05.1999
Minister of Music/Music Administrator
Sharon Baptist Church
09.1991 - 01.2005
Master’s - Early Childhood Education
Lincoln University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Music Education
Langston University
Vocal Performance Program - undefined
Temple University
Honorary Doctorate - Sacred Music
Lighthouse Theological Institute and Seminary
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