KELLY MCMASTERS-PARSONS

• Served exclusively at Gateway High School as a building substitute
• Followed lesson plans left by teacher
• Maintained accurate records of student attendance for administration
• Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments
• Monitored student behavior and managed difficult students as needed
• Monitored the cafeteria as needed

• Developed and implemented lesson plans for grades 5-8 in band and multimedia production
• Managed the classroom to maintain a positive learning environment for all students
• Utilized technology to enhance students' understanding of concepts
• Diversified instruction based on student needs
• Prepared students for their spring concerts

• Ensured efficient operation of the Learning & Visitor Experience Department
• Managed use of digital education technology for both live and on-demand content
• Produced in-person, hybrid, and digital programs
• Grew the audience for programs through social media content
• Edited all education department video content
• Used Canva to create visual materials for external and internal use
• Facilitated staff trainings and discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Represented the staff on the Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Board Committee
• Maintained ticketing database for tours, programs, and exhibitions
• Delivered reports on site-wide attendance and revenue
• Scheduled all school visits and group tours
• Scheduled 30 docents monthly

• Took on increasing responsibility within the band program
• Collaborated with staff to design competitive marching band and indoor percussion shows
• Led percussion sectionals and full ensemble rehearsals
• Composed music for parade cadences, marches, and competitive shows
• Fostered leadership in the students
• Cooperated with parents to plan and run marching band and indoor percussion competitions on campus
• Guided staff on best practices in music education

• Instructed students on proper playing and marching techniques
• Led percussion sectional rehearsals
• Collaborated with band director to teach halftime music and marching routines

• Processing the Homestead Cemetery Records
• Making recommendations for the preservation of the records
• Writing the finding aid for the collection for future use by the public

• Researching the history of the involvement of Western Pennsylvanian women's involvement in WWII
• Assisting in the selection of materials for the We Can Do It! exhibition
• Contacting outside organizations concerning their materials

• Assisting department staff in the processing and organization of collections
• Working with staff to assemble historical exhibits
• Assisting the secretary with general upkeep of department and organization of department files
• Helping patrons acquire and use materials
• Writing articles for the Special Collections blog on materials within the department

• Working with the collections manager to relocate objects within the collection
• Building supports for the objects
• Writing record descriptions for newly accessioned objects

• Enhanced visitors' experiences at the Frick by handling admissions fees, orienting them to the site, giving a brief historical overview of the Frick family and grounds, selling memberships, selling merchandise, handling mainline phone calls, and working with docents to send out tours