Josh Kirkwood
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Energetic Band Director with 17 years of experience. Successful at teaching band and orchestra to students of all ages, planning concerts and monitoring individual student growth. Adept at fundraising and working on strict budgets while cultivating an honest and inspiring workspace for students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Band Director
Diocese Of Lincoln
05.2022 - Current
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Traveled with band to 5 shows and planned transportation and lodging for 100 musicians.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Real Estate Broker Associate
Sellstate Peak Realty
12.2018 - Current
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in over 40 real estate investments.
- Negotiated 20 purchase contracts and lease agreements to establish maximum value for clients.
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Utilized online marketing platforms to promote real estate services and generate leads.
- Cultivated strong relationships with agents, lenders and title companies.
- Helped clients navigate transactions, complete paperwork and finalize sales or purchases.
- Monitored contract execution to verify complete fulfillment of terms.
- Appraised property values and assessed buyer income to determine feasibility of offer success.
Music Department Chair
Soaring Heights PK-8
04.2018 - 05.2022
- \Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Monitored and assessed results of post secondary programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
- Prepared and administered budget of $100,000 for campus with 1,400students.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Performing Arts Department Chair
Mead High School
10.2008 - 05.2018
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
- Top 1% of schools represented in All-State Band activities for 8 years
- Increased student enrollment in music courses by 70%
- Created and enrolled students in 5 new courses
Education
M. Ed. - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2006
Skills
- Public Relations
- Group Sessions
- Activity Organization
- Diverse Student Populations
- Team Collaboration
- Educational Opportunities
- Office Meetings
- Training Strategies
- Active Listening
- Public Speaking Knowledge
- Assessment Tools
- Constructive Feedback
- Effective Communication
- Professional Development
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Achieved Gold Level Sales by completing $100,00) in earned commissions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Bronze Level Sales by completing $50,000 in earned commissions with accuracy and efficiency.
- 4-time building teacher of the year (Mead High School)
- St.Vrain Valley Schools Teacher Spotlight October 2017
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Freshman Seminar course.
Being a dad and husband, playing drums, homebrewing, reading
My greatest honor is being called husband and father to my family. I have been married for 15 years to my wife Sabrina and we have three wonderful children, (Madeline, Christopher and Juliana). I love spending as much time with them as possible doing anything. I've been a drummer/percussionist for 30 years and play drums whenever I get a chance. I started homebrewing in 2011 and enjoy creating and sharing new creations with family and friends. My homebrew hobby is one of my greatest passions and I have won two medals with beer creations. As often as possible, I enjoy reading for both knowledge and recreation. I'm a lifelong learner and enjoy the challenge of learning any subject well enough to share with others.
Timeline
Assistant Band Director
Diocese Of Lincoln
05.2022 - Current
Real Estate Broker Associate
Sellstate Peak Realty
12.2018 - Current
Music Department Chair
Soaring Heights PK-8
04.2018 - 05.2022
Performing Arts Department Chair
Mead High School
10.2008 - 05.2018
M. Ed. - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Northern Colorado
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