Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Katrina Joyner
Music Educator And Director
Laurel,MD
Summary
Energetic Band and Orchestra Director with 14 years of experience. Successful at teaching woodwind, strings, brass, and percussion to students at the secondary level. Proficient in preparing and planning for concerts, evaluations, and assessments. Dedicated to monitoring and supporting individual student growth while cultivating an inspiring space for students with cultural responsiveness. Adept at fundraising and organization skills and maintaining strict budgets
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Director of Instrumental Music
High Point High School
Beltsville, MD
08.2019 - Current
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Planned a variety of concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents, and the wider community
- Maintained student retention and cultivated instrumental students in preparation for concerts and competitions and to secure prominent roles.
Ensembles Include:
Concert Band & Symphonic Band
Symphony Orchestra
Marching Band
Steelpan Ensemble
Assistant Band Director /Choir Director
Canyon Middle School
New Braunfels, TX
07.2018 - 06.2019
Comal Independent School District
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Planned a variety of concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents, and the wider community
- Maintained student retention and cultivated instrumental students in preparation for concerts and competitions and to secure prominent roles.
Ensembles include:
Non-Varsity Concert Band
Boy's Choir
Women's Chorus
Girls Choir
Assistant Band Director
Woodlake Hills Middle School
San Antonio, Texas
07.2012 - 06.2019
Judson Independent School District
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Planned a variety of concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents, and the wider community
- Maintained student retention and cultivated instrumental students in preparation for concerts and competitions and to secure prominent roles.
Ensembles Include:
Beginning Band
Concert Band
Director of Bands
Schultz Junior High School
Waller, TX
08.2009 - 06.2012
Waller Independent School District
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Planned a variety of concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents, and the wider community
- Maintained student retention and cultivated instrumental students in preparation for concerts and competitions and to secure prominent roles.
Ensembles Include:
Beginning Band
Varsity Concert Band
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Houston
Houston, TX 12.2008 - 12.2008
Master of Music - Music Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH 08.2020 - 08.2022
Skills
Mentoring artists
Certification
EC-12 Music Texas Standard Certification
Accomplishments
- Texas All-State Participation for three consecutive years
- Professional Development on Culturally Responsive Teaching for Instrumental Music
Affiliations
- Maryland Music Educators Association
- Texas Music Educators Association
- National Association for Music Education
- Minority Band Directors National Association
- National Education Association
Interests
Timeline
Master of Music - Music Education
Kent State University
08.2020 - 08.2022
Director of Instrumental Music
High Point High School
08.2019 - Current
PK-12 Maryland Music Standard Professional Certificate II
07-2019
Assistant Band Director /Choir Director
Canyon Middle School
07.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Band Director
Woodlake Hills Middle School
07.2012 - 06.2019
Director of Bands
Schultz Junior High School
08.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Houston
12.2008 - 12.2008
EC-12 Music Texas Standard Certification
12-2008
PK - 12 Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate II
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