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Kelley Squires

La Verne,CA

Summary

At Rancho Cucamonga High School, I spearheaded choral music growth, enhancing student engagement and retention through innovative curriculum design and dynamic fundraising. My expertise in ensemble management and MS Excel streamlined operations, while collaborative leadership fueled our success in prestigious competitions and festivals, showcasing a significant increase in program participation. Dedicated Choir Director with over 29 years of experience developing and executing hundreds musical performances. Patient professional with extensive knowledge in music theory and vocal instruction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Choral Music

Rancho Cucamonga High School
08.2005 - 07.2024
  • Organized successful fundraising events to support the growth and development of the choral department, enabling participation in prestigious competitions.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative evaluations during rehearsals, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to address areas requiring improvement.
  • Inspired a love for choral music in students by exposing them to various genres, styles, and composers from different historical periods throughout their time in the program.
  • Coordinated with other performing arts professionals to organize festivals.
  • Developed a comprehensive choral music curriculum for various age groups, resulting in increased student engagement and participation.
  • Increased student retention rates through the use of positive reinforcement, constructive feedback, and acknowledgment of individual growth.
  • Maintained high standards of professionalism during rehearsals by consistently demonstrating clear expectations regarding etiquette, punctuality, respect towards others, and focus on objectives at hand.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Counseling

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
06.2012

Master of Arts - Music Education

University of Connecticut
Stores, CT
08.2004

Bachelor of Science - Music Education

University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
05.1991

Skills

  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Ensemble Management
  • Rehearsal Planning
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Musical composition
  • Curriculum Design
  • Marketing initiatives
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Performance Coordination
  • Recruitment Efforts
  • Social Media Promotion

Timeline

Director of Choral Music

Rancho Cucamonga High School
08.2005 - 07.2024

Master of Science - Educational Counseling

University of La Verne

Master of Arts - Music Education

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science - Music Education

University of Illinois
Kelley Squires