HOLLYANN KESSLER
Topeka,KS
Summary
Middle school and high school band director with 10 years experience in Southwest Kansas and 1 year of FACS in 501. Seeking a music role within USD 501, where I can utilize my passion and education experience to increase students interest in music all while engaging them in meaningful real world educational settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FACS Teacher
USD 501
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Developed effective assessment tools to evaluate student understanding, identify areas of improvement, and monitor overall progress.
Band Director
Dodge City Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2023
- Lead assistant at the high school, co-taught marching and pep band, lead symphonic band teacher, coached numerous solos and small ensembles
- Promoted teamwork within ensembles leading to improved collaboration between sections during performances.
- Provided constructive feedback during rehearsals, helping students grow as musicians and performers.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
Education
MS - Masters of Educational Leadership
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2018
ESOL Endorsement -
Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays, KS05.2015
BME - K-12 Music Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2013
Skills
- Subject Mastery
- Engaging Curriculum
- Lesson Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Multicultural Music Appreciation
- Curriculum and Assessment Design
- Organize a band, orchestra, choir music festival for 5 league middle schools including budget, hiring judges, scheduling, and more
- Mentoring
- Student Assessment
- Communication
- Budgeting
- Co-teaching
- Time Management
- Technology
Certification
- PK-12 Music Education Kansas License
- ESOL Endorsement Kansas
Activities
- Cowboy Band Conductor 2016-Present
- DCNEA President 2022-2023
- DCNEA Secretary 2017-2022
- USD443 Insurance Committee Chair 2019-2023
Roles And Responsibilities
- Lead assistant at the high school, co-taught marching and pep band, lead symphonic band teacher, coached numerous solos and small ensembles
- Head Middle School Director that co-taught with and mentored 4 assistants throughout my tenure
- Responsible for tracking and managing all fundraising products and monies from students
- Organized travel plans and logistics for 200+ students multiple times a year
- Helped create and implement a full K-12 music curriculum
- Helped create and implement 6-12 band assessments that were logically imbedded into the curriculum
- Researched and helped implement technology tools to implement assessments that allowed for improved data sorting
- Responsible for all middle school band lesson plans, 4 individual preps
- Maintained substantial music and instrument inventories at both HS and MS
- Maintained DCHS Band social media platforms
- Recruit incoming 6th grade students to join band
- Google Suite
Projects
SWKMEA Middle Level Honor Band Chair, Regional event organizer, 01/01/17, 12/31/19, Find and hire Honor Band Conductor that engages middle level students in a one day rehearsal and concert setting, Organize 150+ entries, assign to judges, and manage scores to create roster once judging is complete, Prepare seating charts, name tags, pencils and music for honor band students day of event
Timeline
FACS Teacher
USD 501
08.2023 - Current
Band Director
Dodge City Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2023
MS - Masters of Educational Leadership
Kansas State University
ESOL Endorsement -
Fort Hays State University
BME - K-12 Music Education
Kansas State University
- PK-12 Music Education Kansas License
- ESOL Endorsement Kansas
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