KENNETH JOHNSON
Mansfield Center
Summary
Experienced and energetic Choral and General Music Teacher with a unique approach to music theory and literacy. Clear and expressive focal point conductor with high expectations and many creative ways improve students' performance. Depth of knowledge about anatomy and the connection between body use, posture, and vocal production.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Choral and General Music Teacher
Mansfield Middle School
07.1996 - 06.2024
- Conducted 60-100 voice 7th and 8th grade Concert Choir, 28-32 voice a cappella Chamber Choir, and 60-100 voice 5th and 6th grade Junior Choir.
- Used a sequential method to develop sight-reading skills and build independent musicianship.
- Maintained high performance standards while performing challenging repertoire.
- Taught music theory (note values, pitches, time signatures, key signatures, chord relationships, harmony), composition, history, ukulele, guitar, piano and drums to grades 5-8
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
Team Leader
Mansfield Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2024
- Planned and facilitated weekly Related Arts meetings.
- Disseminated information from Team Leaders meeting to Related Arts Team, then brought information, feedback, responses, schedule changes, etc. back to administration.
- Directly managed two paraprofessionals, coordinated scheduling, performed evaluations.
Music Budget Coordinator
Mansfield Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2022
- Planned and presented yearly Music Department budget and rationale, and enforced budget discipline.
- Coordinated individual music teacher budgets, reconciled purchases and balances, and reported to administration.
Education
B.A. - Music Education, Vocal Emphasis
University of Hartford, Hartt School
West Hartford, CT01.1996
M.A. - Graduate Liberal Studies, Arts Emphasis
Wesleyan University
Middleton, CT01.2003
Skills
- Nuanced and effective choral conducting
- Running productive, efficient rehearsals
- Motivating students to perform their best
- Fostering an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere
- Music theory
- Sight reading
Certification
Current Professional CT endorsement 049 - Pre K-12 Music
Timeline
Music Budget Coordinator
Mansfield Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2022
Team Leader
Mansfield Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2024
Choral and General Music Teacher
Mansfield Middle School
07.1996 - 06.2024
M.A. - Graduate Liberal Studies, Arts Emphasis
Wesleyan University
B.A. - Music Education, Vocal Emphasis
University of Hartford, Hartt School
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