Kenneth Cook
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Band and Orchestra Director
American Leadership Academy West Foothills 7-12
07.2023 - Current
- Directed groups at rehearsals performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Coordinated concert dates and competition participation
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Collaborated with 81 performers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
Band Director
Legacy Traditional School Phoenix
07.2017 - 05.2023
- Planned two concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Provided audio technician services for musical theater productions
Music Teacher Grades K-8
Buckeye Elementary School
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, rhythms and dynamics
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, vocal music, instrumental, and performance.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
Graduate Assistant of Athletic Bands
Valdosta State University
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Contributed to research in the music education landscape.
- Assisted with the directing of marching band, pep band and trombone choir.
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Gathered information and wrote articles for professional music education journals using MS word.
Music Teaacher K-8
Bales Elementay School
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, rhythms, compositions, and chords.
- Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and instrumental music to foster music appreciation and comprehension.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
Education
Masters of Music Education - Music Educaion
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC05.1996
Skills
- School Programs
- Reading Comprehension
- Teacher Training
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Self-Critiquing Skills
Affiliations
American Federation of Musicians
International Trombone Association
table top games, video games, reading
Enjoy table top games like role playing games and cooperative games like Ticket to Ride and Horrofied
Playing video games like Elder Scrolls Skyrim.
Read mystery thriller novels
Timeline
Band and Orchestra Director
American Leadership Academy West Foothills 7-12
07.2023 - Current
Band Director
Legacy Traditional School Phoenix
07.2017 - 05.2023
Music Teacher Grades K-8
Buckeye Elementary School
07.2016 - 05.2018
Graduate Assistant of Athletic Bands
Valdosta State University
07.2014 - 05.2016
Music Teaacher K-8
Bales Elementay School
07.2011 - 05.2014
Masters of Music Education - Music Educaion
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Limestone College
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