Kelley Powell
Music Education
San Antonio,TX, SC
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
09.2017 - 06.2021
- 4.0 GPA, summa cum laude graduate with honors from the South Carolina Honors College
- Thesis: Preservice Music Teachers' Perceptions of Pedagogical Implications of Cognitive Load
- Extracurricular Activities: Marching Band, Concert Bands, Concert Choir, Basketball Band, Volleyball Band, School of Music Ambassador
- Carolina Band Drum Major 2019-2021
- Awarded President's Award, Outstanding Senior, Robert Pruzin Music Leadership Award, Robert Van Doren Music Education Award, & School of Music Cantey Award for Excellence
Graduate Studies - Music Education
02.2023 - Current
- Professional Development: Philosophy of Music Education
Work History
Amazon Marketing Intern
National Positions
Remote
11.2022 - Current
- Perform keyword and market research for search engine optimization
- Write and edit content for listings and marketing materials
- Fulfill administrative tasks set out by supervisors and clients from several departments
Drum Major Instructional Staff
Smith Walbridge Clinics & Band Products
Charleston, IL
08.2017 - Current
- Taught leadership skills to high school and college students in the context of directing groups in visual instruction
- Assisted with conducting instruction in group and individual sessions
- Directed seminars on technology in marching arts, special topics in leadership, and drum major showmanship
- As Senior Staff in July 2022, mentored younger staff members and led the staff throughout various activities of the clinic
Director of Bands
West-Oak High School
Westminster, SC
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted Symphonic Band, State Finalist Marching Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble
- Co-directed competitive county-wide concert percussion ensemble
- Implemented state education standards, monitored student progress, and assessed student learning and performance
- Adapted differentiated instruction and assessment for students of various learning styles and needs
- Managed the band budget and led booster organization to support the logistics and activities of the band program
Education Curriculum Manager
Drum Major Leadership Academy
Remote
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided instruction for national virtual workshops in conducting, leadership, and rehearsal techniques for individuals and groups
- Led the development of the education curriculum and worked with the leadership curriculum team to create virtual and in-person content
Student Teacher Intern
Meadow Glen Middle School Choir & Musical Theater
Lexington, SC
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with teaching staff in chorus, dance, and theater to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Conferred with cooperating teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics for chorus and musical theater.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated SC College & Career Ready Standards and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
Student Teaching Intern
Gilbert High School Band
Gilbert, SC
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with teaching staff at the middle and high school level in band and chorus to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support.
- Conferred with cooperating teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated SC College & Career Ready Standards and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
Band Camp Music & Visual Instructor
Dreher High School
Columbia, SC
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Directed ensemble in visual instruction
- Led woodwind and brass sectionals
Music Development Specialist
Bright Horizons Children’s Center
Columbia, SC
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Led weekly music sessions for toddlers and preschool children;
- Conferred with supervisor and colleagues to establish appropriate instructional targets for children ages 0-4;
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans to cover tonal content, rhythm content, and improvisation
Overview
3
3
Years as a leadership clinician
3
3
Music Area Specializations
6
6
years of professional experience
Leadership Experience
Leadership Clinician
- 2021, 2022 - Carolina Lead Drum Major Clinic
- 2022 - Oconee Winds Summer Music Camp
- 2021 - Latta High School
Guest Conductor, Oconee Winds Community Band
University of South Carolina Conducting Workshop Participant
- 2022 - Band and Orchestral Tracks
University of South Carolina Marching Band Drum Major
Links
Teaching Portfolio Link via Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Otrp86A8VnhG-_hlH2P7QDoK-czBJJvk?usp=share_link
Conducting Video coming soon!
Accomplishments
2022 Outstanding Performance Award, South Carolina Band Directors Association
- Students were successful in Marching Band State Finals, Region Band, Concert Performance Assessment, and Solo & Ensemble, earning superior ratings and playing at the highest level at auditions and performances
- Most prestigious honor from the SCBDA
- Only first year teacher in South Carolina to earn this distinction; Only six 2A schools in the state earned the distinction
Timeline
University of South Carolina - Columbia - Graduate Studies, Music Education
02.2023 - Current
Amazon Marketing Intern - National Positions
11.2022 - Current
Director of Bands - West-Oak High School
07.2021 - 09.2022
Student Teacher Intern - Meadow Glen Middle School Choir & Musical Theater
03.2021 - 05.2021
Student Teaching Intern - Gilbert High School Band
02.2021 - 04.2021
Education Curriculum Manager - Drum Major Leadership Academy
10.2019 - 09.2021
Music Development Specialist - Bright Horizons Children’s Center
09.2018 - 06.2019
Band Camp Music & Visual Instructor - Dreher High School
08.2018 - 11.2019
University of South Carolina - Columbia - Bachelor of Music, Music Education
09.2017 - 06.2021
Drum Major Instructional Staff - Smith Walbridge Clinics & Band Products
08.2017 - Current
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
- 2023 - Texas Music Educators Association
- 2018-2022 - South Carolina Music Educators Association
Kappa Kappa Psi, Zeta Chi Chapter
- Fall 2020 - Vice President of Service
- 2019 - Music Director
Pi Kappa Lambda Honor Society
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