Kelli Taylor
Edmond,OK
Summary
Skilled Music Teacher offering 20 years of experience as educator, leader and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Certified in PK-12 Instrumental Music by the state of Oklahoma.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumental Music - Publications
Harding Charter Preparatory High School
08.2005 - Current
- Grew band program by 57% after first year
- Music students participated in local and state organizations
- Coordinated travel to major cities for cultural enrichment and performance opportunities
- All City Band Audition Chair, August 2012 through present
- All City Orchestra Meal Coordinator, August 2012 through 2021
- Organized and directed various ensembles, enhancing teamwork and collaboration skills among students.
- Established strong relationships with parents to support student progress and address concerns or challenges.
- Facilitated peer feedback sessions during rehearsals, encouraging students to actively listen and provide constructive criticism for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced overall quality of school concerts through meticulous planning, coordination, and attention to detail during rehearsals.
- Inspired lifelong appreciation of music in students by fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through engaging lessons tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Publications consistently recognized by state organization
- Oklahoma Scholastic Media Presenter
- Coordinated outreach programs with local universities and middle schools
- Managed four budgets, coordinated purchases through local and national vendors
- Organized successful fundraising events, growing band and orchestra budget for purchasing new instruments and equipment.
- 10th grade horizontal chair August 2011 through May 2023
- Fine Arts Department Chair August 2023-present
- Superintendent's Leadership Team teacher representative August 2021-May 2023
Graduate Assistant
University of Central Oklahoma
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Assisted with modernization of chamber music library
- Organized digital files of music lending library
- Other duties as assigned
Band Director
Mid-Del Schools
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Taught 7th, 8th, 9th grade band
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to improve musicianship and technical skills among band members.
- Mentored aspiring musicians, cultivating their dedication to practice and performance excellence.
- Taught 9th grade humanities
Education
Master of Music - Music
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Oklahoma12.2011
Bachelor of Music Education -
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.2004
Skills
- Audacity
- Musescore
- Team Leadership
- Advanced Flute Performance
- Music Arranging
- Budgeting
- School Assembly Preparations
- Music Theory
- Special Events
- Classroom Management
- Audition material preparation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Rehearsals
- Fundraising and Grant Writing
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Intermediate Photography
Accomplishments
- 2016 Site Teacher of the Year
- 2016 District Teacher of the Year
- Recipient $100,000 in grants across all groups
- $16,000 raised on Donors Choose
Affiliations
- NAfME
- Oklahoma Music Educator's Association
- Central Oklahoma Band Director's Association
- Oklahoma Scholastic Media
- Oklahoma Flute Society
- Oklahoma Flute Society Adult Flute Choir
- Oklahoma Scholastic Media
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
University of Central Oklahoma
06.2009 - 08.2009
Instrumental Music - Publications
Harding Charter Preparatory High School
08.2005 - Current
Band Director
Mid-Del Schools
08.2004 - 05.2005
Master of Music - Music
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Music Education -
University of Central Oklahoma
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