JaKenya Gartrell
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Imaginative Educator who creates dynamic and exhilarating learning experiences for students. Effectively manages diverse groups to adapt teaching methods. Consistently identifies methods to improve teaching practices through traditional and modern approaches to teaching arts. Creates stimulating lessons for all levels of students K-12. Believes in value of collaboration and committed to fostering classroom environment that encourages students to think expressively.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Specialist
WCPSS, Lockhart ES
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Designed curriculum to introduce students to variety of styles and cultured.
- Diversified instruction to meet unique student strengths.
- Instructed students on vocal performance, harmonizing, performing scales, and proper posturing.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 500 students yearly about fundamentals and history of music.
Private Voice and Piano Instructor
Rock n Roll High
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Prepared over 50 piano students for showcase performances.
Music Specialist
Global Scholars Academy
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 30-60 students about fundamentals and history of music.
Director of Chorus/Theater
Cummings High School
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Advisor to Tri-M Music Honor Society, 2014-2015
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education with Vocal Concentration
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, N.C.05.2013
High School Diploma -
Northeast Guilford High School
McLeansville, North Carolina06-2008
Skills
- Music theory expertise
- Lesson development
- Personalized instruction
- Classroom experience
- Lesson planning
- Individualized instruction
- Proficient in ear training and harmony
- Vocal techniques
- Performance preparation
- Classroom management
- Vocal instruction
- Social media promotion
Accomplishments
- Increased student participation in the arts by engaging everyone in the process.
- Taught over 2000 students over 10 years. Put on special performance for students and parents.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Spearheaded special pilot project focused on virtual performances through Google Sites, Canvas and the Adobe platform
Certification
K-12 Certified in Music Education. Highly Qualified based off Praxis scores. (87)
National International Experience
- Musician, Carnegie Hall Spotlight Series, New York City, New York, 2009
- Musician and Soloist, Winston-Salem State University Choir Tour, 01/01/10, 12/31/11
- Participant, 105 HBCU Rep, Washington D.C., 2010, Nassau, Bahamas, 2011
- Performer, Burke Singers Ensemble, Accra, Ghana, Summer 2011
Professional Organizations
- Sigma Alpha Pi, The National Society of Leadership and Success, 08/01/10, Present
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Lambda Chapter, 01/01/12, Present
- North Carolina Association of Educators, 01/01/13, 12/31/17
- Beginning Teacher Support Organizer, NCAE, 01/01/15, 12/31/16
- American Teacher Panel, educational policy research, 01/01/16, 12/31/23
Educational Career Experience
- Director of Chorus/Theater, Cummings High School, Burlington, N.C, 08/01/13, 06/30/17
- Advisor, Tri-M Music Honor Society, 01/01/14, 12/31/15
- Private Voice and Piano Instructor, Rock n Roll High, 08/01/17, 04/30/18
- Music Specialist, Global Scholars Academy, Durham, N.C, 08/01/17, 04/30/18
- Music Specialist, WCPSS, Lockhart ES, Knightdale, N.C, 07/01/18, 12/31/23
Collegiate Experience
- Member, Winston-Salem State University Choir/Burke Ensemble, 08/01/08, 12/31/11
- Member, Intercollegiate Music Association (IMA), 2009
- Junior Recital, Spring 2011
- Senior Recital, Spring 2012
Timeline
Music Specialist
WCPSS, Lockhart ES
07.2018 - 12.2023
Private Voice and Piano Instructor
Rock n Roll High
08.2017 - 04.2018
Music Specialist
Global Scholars Academy
08.2017 - 04.2018
Director of Chorus/Theater
Cummings High School
08.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Music Education with Vocal Concentration
Winston-Salem State University
High School Diploma -
Northeast Guilford High School