Justin King
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Outstanding, dynamic network administrator and certified teacher with over 20 years of professional experience advancing life-changing opportunities for students of all ages and backgrounds in special, private and public education.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
New Energy Music
03.2020 - Current
- Founded, designed and managed a comprehensive Music Production Studio to support the work and wellness of Original Musicians.
- Raised over $180,000 to lead this non-profit, community supported, Arts-driven Music Production Movement.
- Dedicated to promoting health and wellness for both Original Musicians, families and community.
- Designed specialized programs in Applied Music Theory and Applied Sound Engineering for individuals with Autism.
Education Program Specialist
Special & Public Education
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Designed new Vocational Programming model for students with Autism at the Melmark School.
- Served as Teacher partner for Music Performance and Recording at the School District of Philadelphia.
- Facilitated partnerships for Music & Art-based after school programming at EdWorks.
Director of Enrichment & After School Programming
Mastery Charter Schools
07.2013 - 11.2017
- Network leader for comprehensive After School Program design, implementation and management for all Mastery campuses, K-12, across Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ.
- Centralized and expanded after school attendance data collection from three campuses in 2013 to 21 campuses in 2014.
- Central leader for Professional Development of all Art, Music and PE Teachers.
- Directly managed all network Athletic Directors and After School Coordinators.
- Secured and implemented successful community partnerships with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Mural Arts, Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation and Settlement Music Schools.
- Restructured PIAA District XII cooperative sponsorships for all High School Athletic Programs so that students from all campuses could participate.
- Awarded $120,000 grant to design and built a state-of-the-art Music Recording suite for use by all High Schools.
Assistant Director of Art, Music and Athletics
Mastery Charter Schools, Central Office (NST)
08.2013 - 08.2016
Music Teacher & Performing Arts Coordinator
Mastery Charter Schools, Simon Gratz High School
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Certified K-12 Music Teacher (PA/NY)
- Consistently awarded highest honors for displaying leadership and commitment to organizational values.
- Dramatically increased student attendance and participation in After School Programming.
- Managed and directed adult leaders for Drum Line, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Guitar Club, Live Wire Dance and Songwriters Club
- Designed, built and implemented a digital recording studio on campus for use by all Performing Arts Clubs.
Assessment Coordinator
Mastery Charter Schools, Simon Gratz High School
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Chosen by the leadership team for outstanding communication skills and dedication to Mastery Values - served in addition to responsibilities as Teacher and Performing Arts Coordinator.
- Managed all logistics for 9th-12th grade students and staff during Benchmarks, 4Sight, TerraNova, and PSSA.
- Streamlined testing procedures and improved communications with staff that directly impacted productivity.
- Developed and executed successful strategies to boost student attendance and investment.
- Integral member of the testing team that oversaw the historic PSSA results during Mastery's first year at SGMC.
Teacher Assistant & Music Teacher
The Melmark School
08.2003 - 02.2011
- Provided direct care and IEP case management for students with developmental disabilities.
- Designed and facilitated extra-curricular programming for students during residential hours.
- Founded and directed the Annual School Talent Show with 100% class participation.
- Designed, built and implemented a digital recording studio on campus for use by students and residents.
Education
Master's - Multicultural Education
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA05.2018
K-12 Music Teacher Certification - Music Education
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Advertising
Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Communication
Syracuse, NYMay 2003
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
New Energy Music
03.2020 - Current
Education Program Specialist
Special & Public Education
11.2017 - 03.2020
Assistant Director of Art, Music and Athletics
Mastery Charter Schools, Central Office (NST)
08.2013 - 08.2016
Director of Enrichment & After School Programming
Mastery Charter Schools
07.2013 - 11.2017
Music Teacher & Performing Arts Coordinator
Mastery Charter Schools, Simon Gratz High School
08.2011 - 08.2013
Assessment Coordinator
Mastery Charter Schools, Simon Gratz High School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Teacher Assistant & Music Teacher
The Melmark School
08.2003 - 02.2011
Master's - Multicultural Education
Eastern University
K-12 Music Teacher Certification - Music Education
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Advertising
Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Communication