KENNETH MCGRAW
Clarks Green,PA
Summary
Gifted performer with strong knowledge of music theory and history. Dedicated Musician willing to collaborate with other professionals or perform in solo role. Consistently cultivates long-lasting professional relationships within music industry. Remains focused and poised in fast-paced settings.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Mayor
Clarks Green Borough
Clarks Green, PA
01.2020 - Current
- Participate in borough operations and budget
- Give guidance to police department
- Communicate and respond to resident's concerns
- Sign contracts, ordinances and other official documentation to execute orders of office
- Attended public forums, events and informal meetings
- Chairman of Clarks Green Planning Commission
Adjunct Professor-Musical Director
Wilkes University
Wilkes Barre, PA
03.2005 - Current
- Audition students for University's Musical Production
- Teach, coach, train, and collaborate with students on vocal parts and harmonies for production
- Produce musical with director
- Hire and direct orchestra to coincide with musical production
- Arrange and collaborate music with students
- Organized, prepared and revised music course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software
- Maintained accurate and complete records for students
Entertainment Manager
Brass & Ivory Orchestra
09.1981 - Current
- Coordinate with client on music arrangements for special occasions.
- Procure musicians and music for events.
- Produce event including performing and directing orchestra
- Provided consistent quality entertainment through long-term pianist engagement at Radisson Hotel
Gifted Teacher
Scranton School District
Scranton, PA
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Administer assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents
Business Teacher
Scranton School District
Scranton, PA
09.1992 - 05.2017
- High School Business Teacher
- Taught classes in business operations, business procedures and application of computer technologies using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
Teacher
Scranton School District
Scranton, PA
09.1992 - 05.2017
- High School Music Teacher for Orchestra, Chorus, and Computer Music
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
- Assisted in planning and preparing student for graduation ceremonies from high school
Director of Cultural Affairs
Lackawanna County
Scranton, PA
02.1984 - 09.1992
- Disperse grant money to local arts organizations
- Grant Writing
- Helped develop Major Concert Series at Montage
- Oversaw summer concert series around county
- Instrumental in overseeing development of Country Attractions
Education
BS - Music Education
Wilkes College
Wilkes Barre, Pa05.1978
Business Certification - Praxis
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Grant Writing
- Budgeting and Finance
- Education
- City affairs understanding
- State representation
- Financial administration
Organizations
- Past President Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
- Past President of MENC local college division
- Profession Musician, Brass and Ivory Orchestra
- Member of Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
- Member St Patrick's Parade Association
Timeline
Mayor
Clarks Green Borough
01.2020 - Current
Gifted Teacher
Scranton School District
09.2014 - 06.2017
Adjunct Professor-Musical Director
Wilkes University
03.2005 - Current
Business Teacher
Scranton School District
09.1992 - 05.2017
Teacher
Scranton School District
09.1992 - 05.2017
Director of Cultural Affairs
Lackawanna County
02.1984 - 09.1992
Entertainment Manager
Brass & Ivory Orchestra
09.1981 - Current
BS - Music Education
Wilkes College