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KELLY EDGAR

LAS VEGAS,NV

Summary

Trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching. Believes in the value of public education and committed to advocating on behalf of both educators and students.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Choral Music Educator

Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2006 - Current
  • Built a brand new choral program from the ground up
  • Earned "Superior" ratings at choral festivals since 2007
  • Served as a cooperating teacher to 9 student teachers
  • Coordinated department fundraisers
  • Coordinated department travel
  • Scheduled performances in accordance with school calendar.
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
  • Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for performances.

Choral Music Educator

Clark County School District, CCSD
08.1999 - 05.2006


  • Successfully competed in out-of-state competitions and festivals
  • Raised thousands of dollars for new uniforms and sound equipment
  • Successfully maintained "Superior" ratings at festivals
  • Served as a cooperating teacher to 3 student teachers
  • Scheduled performances in accordance with school calendar.
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
  • Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for performances.

Choral Music Educator

Clark County School District, CCSD
08.1997 - 05.1998
  • Scheduled performances in accordance with school calendar.
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
  • Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for performances.

Education

Master of Arts - Music Education

University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
05.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
05.1997

Skills

  • Education Advocacy
  • Public Speaking
  • Student Teaching Supervision
  • Acting and Performance Techniques
  • Choir Rehearsals
  • Rehearsal Preparation
  • Creativity and Artistic Expression
  • Theater Production Coordination

Accomplishments

  • Built a brand new choral program from the ground up
  • Advocated on behalf of educators
  • Inspired change by speaking on behalf of educators at school board meetings and through many interviews with local media
  • Task Force Chair over Middle School Choral Music for CCSD
  • Department Chairperson at Tarkanian MS
  • Heart of Education Award Finalist 2016, 2018, 2022, 2023
  • Successfully maintained large, "superior" rated choral programs of over 240 students per year since 1997

Certification

  • National Board Certified Teacher, 2018, 2023

Timeline

Choral Music Educator

Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2006 - Current

Choral Music Educator

Clark County School District, CCSD
08.1999 - 05.2006

Choral Music Educator

Clark County School District, CCSD
08.1997 - 05.1998

Master of Arts - Music Education

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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