Kimberly Coulson-Mobley
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
A dynamic educator with demonstrated capabilities in leadership, advocacy, organization, and inspiration. A passionate, detail-oriented educator committed to Arts Education as a part of the whole education process.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Educator
Ann Arbor Public Schools
09.1994 - Current
- 5th Grade Band
- 5th Grade Orchestra
- PreK-5 General/Vocal Music
- Middle School Band Director
- Assistant Band Director Huron High School Band
- Implemented student based performances at all levels
- TLN Leader PreK-5 General/Vocal Music
- Music Department Curricular Team for ATLAS
- Music Department Curricular Team for Elementary Report Cards
- District Music Liaison with IT for Elementary Report Cards
- Designed and implemented music professional developments
- Designed and implemented digital music lesson plans and templates to address the needs of online teaching and learning.
- Administrator/Instructor of the Summer Music Program from 1996 - current
- Allen Elementary School Webmaster/Kiosk Manager 2007 - 2021
- AAPS Summer Music Program Webmaster since 2021
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Utilized current technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
- Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Woodwind Marching Band Instructor
Woodhaven-Brownston Public Schools
08.1994 - 12.2004
- Rehearsed music with students
- Practiced marching techniques on the football field
Instrumental Music Educator
Parochial School Consortium
09.1993 - 06.1994
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Instrumental Music Educator
Ypsilanti Public Schools
09.1992 - 06.1993
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan04.1992
Skills
- Has a vision for Fine Arts at the district level
- Has the ability to advocate for the Arts as an essential part of every child's education
- Has the drive to effectively communicate the message that all Arts programs must possess and strive towards excellence both in product and in process
- Has the interpersonal skills necessary to be a leader that others will follow
- Has above average communication skills and experience speaking to groups
- Is an accomplished musician and is an avid consumer of all other areas of the Arts
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the DTE/UMS School of the Year for Exceptional Work in Arts Education - 2016
Affiliations
- MAIEA (Michigan Arts Education Instruction & Assessment)
- Michigan Music Educators Association
Certification
- PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE
- Music Education (JX) K-12
- Speech/Communications (BD) 6-12
Timeline
Music Educator
Ann Arbor Public Schools
09.1994 - Current
Woodwind Marching Band Instructor
Woodhaven-Brownston Public Schools
08.1994 - 12.2004
Instrumental Music Educator
Parochial School Consortium
09.1993 - 06.1994
Instrumental Music Educator
Ypsilanti Public Schools
09.1992 - 06.1993
Master of Arts - Music Education
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Eastern Michigan University
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