- Arranging Music
- Conducting full ensembles
- Creating curriculum for general music classes
Kailey Hensley
Marshall,TX
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Band Director with Jefferson ISD, specializing in percussion instruction and 5th grade general music. Successfully mentored student leaders, fostering a culture of self-improvement. Improved competition ratings while enhancing the music library to engage diverse student abilities. Proficient in MuseScore software and skilled in arranging and performance planning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Band Director - Percussion Specialist
Jefferson ISD
08.2020 - 05.2025
- Instructor of 5th Grade General Music, created curriculum with recorders aligned to entering the band program
- Instructor of Beginning Band
- Assistant in Intermediate Band and High School Band
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments to students, parts for songs, and ability appropriate music for all ensembles.
- Orchestrated travel for bands and music classes to events such as contests, incentive trips, and live symphonic performances.
- Instructed front ensemble and drumline groups for marching band, earning superior ratings at the Fire Ant Classic Drumline competition. I offer a combination of unique skills and competencies which I have developed through persistent growth in my career.
- Mentored student leaders to take on more responsibilities within the band, promoting a culture of student-led initiatives and self-improvement.
- Overhauled the music library to include a variety of styles and difficulties, catering to a wide range of student abilities and interests.
Student Teaching Intern
James Bowie High School
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Cooperating Teacher: Melissa Morton
- Maintained composed, professional demeanor in classroom situations.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Taught a Business elective class of approximately 30 students
- Led sectionals for concert music repertoire
- Began conducting concert repertoire with the High School Ensemble (COVID year) for the spring concert.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR12-2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music Business
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05-2019
Skills
- Audition preparation
- Percussion instruction
- Music history
- Rehearsal management
- Performance planning
- Public speaking
- Proficient in MuseScore software
- Travel coordination
Certification
- EC-12 Texas Educators Certification in Music
- UDCA Training - Aug 2025
- CPR Training - Aug 2024
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Band Director - Percussion Specialist
Jefferson ISD
08.2020 - 05.2025
Student Teaching Intern
James Bowie High School
08.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music Business
Southern Arkansas University
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