Kelly Shows
Ellisville,MS
Summary
Creative Elementary Music Teacher accomplished in designing and implementing diverse music lessons for students in K to 12. Dedicated and passionate professional with expertise in directing and choreographing musicals, performances and talent shows. In-depth knowledge of instructional theories and practices.
Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience onto all students.
Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Certified in MS to teach all grades.
Passionate about exposing kids to diverse musical styles and expressions.
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Special education professional highly skilled in working with students by perceiving needs and supporting various functions. Extensive mentoring and tutoring experience.
Versatile and dedicated teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
Hattiesburg Public School District
Hattiesburg, MS
07.2014 - 12.2019
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Prepared students for live Christmas and Black History Month performances by creating stage sets, props and costumes.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 275 students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Worked as a TST teacher, and taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Choral Director
Forrest County School District
Hattiesburg, MS
07.1993 - 06.1998
- Taught K-12 classes in choral music.
- Developed music budget to supervise purchase, use and maintenance of music materials and supplies, consistently staying within budget.
- Conducted over 200 auditions per year to choose performers for musical presentations.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among vocal or instrumental sections.
- Directed group at live and recorded performances and rehearsals to guide rhythm, tempo and harmonic balances.
- Performed administrative tasks by developing budgets, designing and printing programs and applying for grants.
- Provided oversight and administration for all music programs.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
Education
No Degree - Music Education
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MSMaster of Music Education - Music Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS07.1998
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.1993
High School Diploma -
South Jones High School
Ellisville, MS06.1989
Skills
- Performance Coaching
- Performance Organization
- Colleague Collaboration
- Campus and Community Events
- Student Recruitment
- Instructional Methods
- Registration and Placement
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Classroom Discussion Facilitation
- Student Teaching Supervision
- Goal Setting
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Independence and Persistence
- Rehearsal Direction
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Education and Training
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Active Learning
Certification
- Certified Special Education Teacher - 221
- Certified Music Education Teacher - 167
- Certified Choral Director - 167
- Certified in Piano Pedagogy - 168
Timeline
Music Teacher
Hattiesburg Public School District
07.2014 - 12.2019
Choral Director
Forrest County School District
07.1993 - 06.1998
No Degree - Music Education
Jones County Junior College
Master of Music Education - Music Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Southern Mississippi
High School Diploma -
South Jones High School