Joel Stevens
Mobile
Summary
Accomplished Fine Arts Teacher with specialized knowledge in chorus and musical theatre. Offering demonstrated ability to improve learning outcomes across classes. Proficient in directing, producing, and coaching with 21 years of instructional experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Chair
Murphy High School
08.2017 - Current
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Stayed abreast of developments within Fine Arts to improve curriculum, develop new research and share with colleagues and students
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
Auditorium Manager
Murphy High School
08.2010 - Current
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Developed and implemented productivity initiatives, in addition to coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
- Prepared quotes for new products and services and composed budgets.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
Teacher
Murphy High School
08.2004 - Current
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for Musical Theatre, Chorus, and Fine Arts.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Masters of Music - Music Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
University Of Mobile
Mobile, AL05.2003
Associate of Arts - Music
Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette, Al05.2000
High School Diploma -
Faith Academy
Mobile, Al05.1998
Skills
- Online learning tools
- Class instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Lecturing
- Student needs assessment
- Performance assessment
- Classroom management
- Career advising
- Academic advisement
- Grant writing
- Classroom presentations
Timeline
Department Chair
Murphy High School
08.2017 - Current
Auditorium Manager
Murphy High School
08.2010 - Current
Teacher
Murphy High School
08.2004 - Current
Masters of Music - Music Education
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
University Of Mobile
Associate of Arts - Music
Faulkner State Community College
High School Diploma -
Faith Academy
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