Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

Keith A. Rowel

Education
Annapolis,MD

Summary

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an Apex Arts Magnet Program Music Teacher position with Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

I am employed with Anne Arundel County Public Schools as a General Music Teacher. I have over 20 years of experience in music instruction, music theory, recording technology, music production, music consultation, band performance, church musicianship, studio music, chorus direction, movie music composition, artist development, and music business education. I have worked with PVA students in music and dance. I am an active member of the Social-Emotional Learning team, contributing to a positive school culture.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Music Teacher

Monarch Academy of Annapolis
9 2021 - Current
  • Teaching general music curriculum.
  • Director of School Chorus 4th-5th grades.
  • Redirect students toward achieving positive responses.
  • Develop sub-plans, SLO's, and PYP curriculums.
  • Behavior management of students and family matters.
  • Post student grades in PowerSchool.
  • Attend Professional Development workshops.
  • Administer lesson plans, assignments, and instructional materials.
  • Maintains an upbeat and discipline in the classroom.
  • Maintains a conducive and effective learning environment.
  • Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Enable students and families to achieve learning objectives.
  • Support teachers and students during literacy reading, recess, and lunch.
  • I am responsible for other related duties as assigned.
  • Operating intelligent boards, computers, and school technology systems with efficiency.
  • Computer efficiency on Microsoft and Google applications
  • Liaison for teaching staff to communicate with students and parents
  • Work closely with students, parents, teachers, administration, and community professionals.

Commercial Music Experience

Various Types
01.2006 - Current
  • Church Musician and Music Director
  • Clones of Funk/American Funk Rock Band-Keyboards & Vocals
  • Studio Recording Artist/Genres: Country, R&B, Funk, Christian, Jazz etc.
  • Movie Music Composer/Full Metal Panic-Come Make My Day
  • Music Arrangements/Various
  • Artist Development and Training/Various
  • Music Business Consultant/Various
  • Local Bands
  • Entertainment and Performance Coordination/Anne Arundel County


Long-Term Substitute for General Music

Monarch Academy of Annapolis
05.2019 - 09.2021
  • Teaching general music curriculum.
  • Participated in the development of the School Improvement Plan Diversity and Inclusion and Cultural Identity Coordinator.
  • Serve on the Administration Board to promote PYP and IB.
  • Social Emotional Learning Team Lead.
  • Redirect students toward achieving positive responses.
  • Develop programs and manage virtual communication platforms to promote school programs.
  • Behavior management of students and family matters.
  • Identify, Recruit, and Train parents and staff as volunteers.
  • Administer lesson plans, assignments, and instructional materials.
  • Maintains a positive and discipline in the classroom.
  • Maintains a conducive and effective learning environment.
  • Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Enable students and families to achieve learning objectives.
  • Support teachers and students during literacy reading, recess, and lunch.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Operate smart boards, computers, and school technology systems with efficiency.
  • Computer efficiency on Microsoft and Google applications.

Strengthening Families Program Facilitator

Anne Arundel County Health Department-Prevention/Education
04.2017 - 05.2019
  • Communicated with clients regarding program scheduling.
  • Increased parenting skills.
  • Strengthened family bonds.
  • Taught parents how to engage in effective communication.
  • Worked with diverse populations.
  • Taught curriculum designed to strengthen the family structure.
  • Promoted Parental Resilience, Social Connections, Concrete Supports, Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development, and Social and Emotional Competence of Children.
  • Engage families that are involved with agencies within the community.
  • Worked with parents, teens, and children enrolled in the program.
  • Worked closely with facilitating staff to ensure program implementation.
  • Assisted program director
  • Participated in team meetings and projects in the required coursework of SFP’s curriculum.
  • Encouraged families to attend evening and weekend community events and meetings as needed.
  • Maintained current certification required by AACHD.
  • Worked with families, students, and parents to strengthen the family structure.
  • Provided support and incentives to motivate parents to participate.

Education

Ph.D. - Philosophy of Leadership

Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA
05.2025

Master of Arts in Leadership Studies - undefined

Lancaster Bible College-Capital Seminary & Graduate School
10.2019 - 12 2021

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies - undefined

Lancaster Bible College
09.2015 - 9 2019

Community Leadership and Development - undefined

Leadership Anne Arundel-Inaugural Class
09.1991 - 9 1992

Skills

Microsoft Word

undefined

Affiliations

  • MAA Staff
  • Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival-Entertainment Coordinator
  • KARMUSIC/Owner
  • Strengthening Families Facilitator
  • Leadership Anne Arundel Alumni
  • LBC Ph.D. student
  • City of Annapolis Co-event planner

Timeline

Master of Arts in Leadership Studies - undefined

Lancaster Bible College-Capital Seminary & Graduate School
10.2019 - 12 2021

Long-Term Substitute for General Music

Monarch Academy of Annapolis
05.2019 - 09.2021

Strengthening Families Program Facilitator

Anne Arundel County Health Department-Prevention/Education
04.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies - undefined

Lancaster Bible College
09.2015 - 9 2019

Commercial Music Experience

Various Types
01.2006 - Current

Community Leadership and Development - undefined

Leadership Anne Arundel-Inaugural Class
09.1991 - 9 1992

General Music Teacher

Monarch Academy of Annapolis
9 2021 - Current

Ph.D. - Philosophy of Leadership

Lancaster Bible College
Keith A. RowelEducation