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
2019.08 - 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
2018.07 - 2019.06
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
2012.07 - 2019.06
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
2009.08 - 2012.06
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 2008.12 - 2008.12
Master of Music - Music Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH 2020.08 - 2022.08
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
2020.08 - 2022.08
Director of Instrumental Music
High Point High School
2019.08 - Current
PK-12 Maryland Music Standard Professional Certificate II
2019-07
Assistant Band Director /Choir Director
Canyon Middle School
2018.07 - 2019.06
Assistant Band Director
Woodlake Hills Middle School
2012.07 - 2019.06
Director of Bands
Schultz Junior High School
2009.08 - 2012.06
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Houston
2008.12 - 2008.12
EC-12 Music Texas Standard Certification
2008-12
PK - 12 Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate II
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