James Fogarty
VALLEY COTTAGE
Summary
Detail oriented, highly experienced music teacher pursuing an administrative leadership role. Highly organized and adept in budget planning and curriculum development. Focused educational leader possessing a strong commitment to the development of students and staff.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
Clarkstown Central School District
09.1996 - Current
- Serve as Music Department Liaison (2006-PRESENT)
- Direct Concert Band, Guitar ensemble, Jazz Band, Marching Band
- Initiated and help implement Music Honor credit program
- Developed, created and implemented Guitar Program
- Taught both AP Music Theory & IB Music
- Organized successful concerts, recitals, and large scale music festivals
Music Teacher - Grades 4-8
Trinity Lutheran School
08.1994 - 08.1996
- Started all new instrumentalists
- Conducted Elementary & Middle School Bands
- Organized recitals to showcase students' progress and build confidence.
- Mentored students for participation in local and regional music competitions.
Education
Education Administration
University of Scranton
Scranton, PAMaster of Science - Music Education
Queens College
Flushing, NYBachelor of Arts - Music Education
Long Island University -CW Post
Brookville, NYSkills
- Effectively working with parent/parent groups
- Departmental Budget development & planning
- Experience with interviewing and hiring
- Working knowledge of Google/ Google Classroom, Word, E School
- Aided in developing & implementing curriculum
- Serve on the Principals Cabinet
- Coordinate and supervise monies, scheduling and transportation for departmental activities
- Experienced Data analysis for curriculum alignment
- Create & develop opportunities for professional development
- Knowledge of the Danielson Model of Supervision
- Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
Certification
- New York School Building Leader (SBL) #89289
- Connecticut (092) Int. Administration & Supervision
- Connecticut (049) Pre K -12 Music
- New York Permanent Certification Music K-12
Timeline
Music Teacher
Clarkstown Central School District
09.1996 - Current
Music Teacher - Grades 4-8
Trinity Lutheran School
08.1994 - 08.1996
- New York School Building Leader (SBL) #89289
- Connecticut (092) Int. Administration & Supervision
- Connecticut (049) Pre K -12 Music
- New York Permanent Certification Music K-12
Education Administration
University of Scranton
Master of Science - Music Education
Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Long Island University -CW Post
Similar Profiles
STEPHANIE LAGRECASTEPHANIE LAGRECA
LITERACY SPECIALIST at Clarkstown Central School DistrictLITERACY SPECIALIST at Clarkstown Central School District
Shavonne DavisShavonne Davis
Special Education Teacher at Clarkstown Central School DistrictSpecial Education Teacher at Clarkstown Central School District
Erin McGrath, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLDErin McGrath, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Speech Language Pathologist at Clarkstown Central School DistrictSpeech Language Pathologist at Clarkstown Central School District