Kara Gibson
SPRING HILL,KS
Summary
Fine Arts Educator with strong foundation in visual and performing arts, skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Known for fostering creativity and critical thinking, while ensuring collaborative and adaptive learning environment. Adept at integrating modern techniques and traditional methods to inspire students and achieve measurable results. Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting evolving educational needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Music and Fine Arts Teacher
Overland Christian School
07.2022 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
- Contributed to the development of extracurricular programs such as choir clubs or musical theater productions, broadening students'' exposure to various aspects of vocal music.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that linked musical theater content with other subject areas.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
Band Director Substitute Teacher
Heritage Christian Academy
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided constructive feedback during rehearsals, helping students grow as musicians and performers.
- Promoted teamwork within ensembles leading to improved collaboration between sections during performances.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Managed inventory of instruments, sheet music, accessories, ensuring proper maintenance and availability for all band members.
UMKC Piano Accompanist
UMKC
04.2017 - 04.2021
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Increased audience engagement by delivering expressive performances that captured the emotional intent of each piece.
- Supported music education programs by providing piano accompaniment for student recitals and examinations.
- Worked closely with event organizers to ensure seamless integration of live piano music within program schedules and venue constraints.
Director of Music and Worship
Edgerton United Methodist Church
11.2012 - 01.2016
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Enhanced choir and handbell performance by implementing innovative rehearsal techniques and strategies.
- Mentored individual choir members, providing personalized guidance on vocal technique, stage presence, and musicianship for improved performance quality.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Music
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05-2013
Skills
- Artistic techniques
- Ensemble management
- Musical Theater Experience
- Musical direction
- Collaborative mindset
- Stage presence
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Studio maintenance
- Choral conducting
- Orchestra conducting
- Ensemble playing
- Audio engineering
- Instrument proficiency
- Music technology
Timeline
Music and Fine Arts Teacher
Overland Christian School
07.2022 - Current
Band Director Substitute Teacher
Heritage Christian Academy
08.2020 - 05.2022
UMKC Piano Accompanist
UMKC
04.2017 - 04.2021
Director of Music and Worship
Edgerton United Methodist Church
11.2012 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Music Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
MidAmerica Nazarene University
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