Jamie Lander
New York,NY
Summary
Instructional leader with strong background in educational program development and assessment. Known for driving results through effective team collaboration and adapting to evolving needs. Skilled in curriculum design, teacher training, and performance evaluation. Reliable and focused on achieving high standards in all initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Supervisor
Education Through Music
03.2023 - Current
- Partner with Google Creative Lab to create 10 interactive music applications and a Secondary music curriculum that complements TED-Ed videos
- Supervise 9 Music Educators simultaneously across 11 New York City public schools, supporting instructional growth and student engagement
- Conduct bi-weekly classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to strengthen lesson design and teaching practices
- Develop K-12 music curriculum frameworks for internal teacher use that incorporate diverse repertoire, instruments, and approaches while aligning with organization-wide benchmarks
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align programs with educational standards and community needs
- Coordinate large-scale music events, and oversee repertoire selection, budgeting, marketing, and logistics
- Facilitate professional development workshops for 40+ teachers on topics such as assessment, building relationships with students, classroom management, teaching neurodiverse learners and culturally responsive practices
Music Teacher, Tenured
Urban Institute of Mathematics
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Established a comprehensive general music program for 300 middle school students featuring units on piano, bucket drums, guitar, music technology, and music history
- Directed the UIM Chorus and produced multiple in-person and virtual performances integrating music technology platforms
- Led the Arts Department, managing course development, event planning, and mentoring new Arts Educators
Music Teacher
P.S. 89Q
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Taught general music to 500 elementary students (K-5), incorporating interactive and performance-based learning
- Founded and directed a 60-member fifth grade chorus and conducted a 25-student orchestra
Education
Master of Music - Music Education (Choral/General)
University of Georgia
Athens, GA07.2021
Bachelor of Music - Music Education (Choral/General)
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.2017
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Performance Assessment
- Instructional Leadership
- Event Coordination
- Mentoring
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Project Management
- Student Engagement
Certification
- Music Education K-12 Professional Certification
- Responsive Classroom Elementary Core Certification
- Education Technology Certification
- Arts Management Certification
Professional Development
- NYSSMA Winter Conference, Rochester, NY, 11/2023
- The Together Leader, Manhattan, NY, 06/2023
- Arts Mondays, Queens, NY, 09/2017 - 03/2023
- Citywide Music Professional Development Series, Brooklyn, NY, 09/2017 - 03/2023
- Teacher Effectiveness in the Arts, Queens, NY, 09/2017 - 06/2018
Timeline
Instructional Supervisor
Education Through Music
03.2023 - Current
Music Teacher, Tenured
Urban Institute of Mathematics
09.2019 - 03.2023
Music Teacher
P.S. 89Q
09.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Music - Music Education (Choral/General)
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Music - Music Education (Choral/General)
University of Delaware