A highly motivated teacher and musician in NY Metro area with more than 20 years of educational and performance experience. Seeking to bring thought provoking, organized and passionate ideas to your program at USDAN
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Self
Long Island
09.2015 - Current
Built a curriculum to cultivate excellent musicianship amongst all students.
Employed applicable teachers that shared in the same vision and utilized my curriculum for their educational purposes.
Responsible for payroll and 1099 distributions
Taught a variety of instruments to all age and skill levels
Prepared students for NYSSMA, All-County, All-State, All-Eastern and college auditions.
Planned bi-annual recitals for all students at various locations across Long Island
Musician
Stage39
New York, NY
05.2009 - Current
Baritone saxophone player for the band Soul Be It from 2009-2014
Tenor Saxophone player for corporate band Nocturne from 2014-present
Performed at high end weddings and corporate events across the US, Europe and the Caribbean
Responsibilities include performing all music to the highest caliber, dancing and engaging with all guests, performing jazz music at cocktail hour as well as supplying music for wedding ceremony
Started 2 bands in the Atlanta area for Stage39
Vetted and hired all musicians for Stage39 Atlanta
Work closely with our booking agent for all gig bookings
Music Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
South Ozone Park
09.2005 - 06.2015
Responsible for teaching General Music to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.
Built a curriculum to follow NYS Standards for Music Education.
Started a band program at school that allowed students to harvest their creative abilities.
Performed multiple times a year at various locations.
Organized field trips to Jazz at Lincoln Center, broadway shows to further engage students in music.
Was the Dean of School from 2013-2015
Responsibilities were to uphold the conduct of all students
Work closely with the Principal and Assistant Principals to ensure the safety of all students.
Work closely with the NYPD to foster a safe culture at PS/MS 124