Kelley Squires
La Verne,CA
Summary
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. A leader in implementing. Social emotional learning curriculum.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Choral Music
Rancho Cucamonga High School
11801 Lark Drive
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.
- Built interpersonal bonds with over 10,000 students to enhance meaning of music.
- Developed music budget to supervise purchase, use and maintenance of music materials and supplies, consistently staying 10% under budget.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for students'' musical growth.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging and copying music.
Director of Choral Music
Wellesley High School
Wellesley, MA
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Developed a comprehensive choral music curriculum for various age groups, resulting in increased student engagement and participation.
- Performed administrative tasks by developing budgets, designing, and printing programs and applying for grants.
- 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.
- Collaborated with local schools and community organizations to create opportunities for joint performances, enhancing students'' exposure and experience.
- Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
- Selected and arranged music for dozens holiday performances and special events.
- Selected and arranged music for 20+ holiday performances and special events.
- Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
Education
Masters In Child And Adolescent Development - Child And Adolescent Development
University of La Verne
La Verne, CAMaster Of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management
University of La Verne
La Verne, CAMaster of Science - Educational Counseling
University of La Verne
06.2012
Master of Arts - Music Education
University of Connecticut
08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
University of Illinois
05.1991
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Ensemble Management
- Discipline and Intervention Specialist
- SEL
- Fundraising strategies
- Performance Coordination
- Recruitment Efforts
- Teaching experience
- Social Media Promotion
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Timeline
Director of Choral Music
Rancho Cucamonga High School
08.2005 - 07.2024
Director of Choral Music
Wellesley High School
08.2002 - 08.2004
Masters In Child And Adolescent Development - Child And Adolescent Development
University of La Verne
Master Of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management
University of La Verne
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