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Katie Carney

Burleson,TX

Summary

I am a positive and upbeat Elementary Music Teacher adept at helping students love music, learn to perform and develop appreciation for new styles. Successful teaching vocal and instrumental skills to all levels. Offering 20 years of teaching experience and enthusiasm to make positive impact on students through music. I love what I do and hope to inspire students to let music become a part of their lives. I enjoy working with the school family to make our school the best that it can be. Music has a way of bringing people together, and I love seeing the smiles on the kids' and parent's faces after a show. I am looking forward to bringing energy and musicality to my next school.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Music Specialist

Mansfield Isd
Mansfield, TX
08.2012 - Current
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as beat, rhythm, melody, tempo, dynamics, compositions and performances.
  • Prepared students for performances by creating stage sets, props and costumes, and also communicating with parents effectively
  • Instructed students on vocal performance, harmonizing, performing scales and proper posturing.
  • Led instrumental students in playing simple ensemble songs.
  • Showed students how to play Orff instruments including xylophones ad other barred instruments, as well as, classroom percussion instruments, recorders and ukuleles
  • Developed lesson plans to achieve objectives of established elementary music curriculum, including melodic and rhythmic concepts, vocal exploration and growth, movements and use of classroom instruments.

Elementary Music Specialist

Burleson ISD
Burleson, TX
08.2002 - 07.2012

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
05.2002

Skills

  • Special Education
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Community Events
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Student Engagement
  • Group Leadership
  • Family Involvement
  • School Assemblies

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Teacher of the Year for my school in 2015
  • I have won over $10,000 in grant money for our campus to get new instruments
  • I host an amazing after scool choir that goes Christmas caroling around our city and has as appeared on Fox 4 News
  • I have been the team leader of our Enrichment Team(Music, Art, Tech, PE) for my school for the last 9 yeas.
  • I create the schedule for my campus each year and am responsible for monthly calendars
  • I have successfully organized and run numerous musical performances including: student grade level performances, Veteran's Day, Senior Celebration, Kindergarten Graduation, Teacher Retirements, STAAR Pep Rallies, Field Day, Talent Shows, etc.
  • I created "DANCE" Fridays at my current school. Students can move ad groove before going to class each week. It has bee a BIG hit!
  • I Create videos for my school to use for Pep Rallies, STAAR Testing, Kinder-Round-Up, School Rules, Counselor Appreciation, Etc.
  • I am Orff Level I certified and have experience and many hours of training with Kodaly and Feierabend methods of teaching music.
  • My main instrument is voice. I was a 2 year All-State Musician in 1996 and 1997, as well as out-standing vocalist at Tarleton State University.

Additional Information

I am a hard working teacher who is a team player for my school. I have a heart for kids that helps me make connections to my students. I am a true musician with an ear for excellence and a drive to make every performance better. Most importantly...I love what I do!

Timeline

Elementary Music Specialist

Mansfield Isd
08.2012 - Current

Elementary Music Specialist

Burleson ISD
08.2002 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Tarleton State University
Katie Carney