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Kevin Bland

Waldorf,MD

Summary

Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 20 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for students.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Director

Christ United Methodist Church
2007.02 - Current
  • Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
  • Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
  • Selected and arranged music for various holiday performances and special events.

Paraprofessional Educator

PGCPS
2021.03 - 2023.07
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Extended Day Coordinator

PGCPS
1988.11 - 2021.02
  • Maintained child safety with proper supervision during various activities.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness and safety to meet program regulations.
  • Enforced rules and guidelines by setting clear, concise and enforceable limits.
  • Remained in constant communication with parents to update on child progress.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
  • Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
  • Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Sojourner-Douglass College
Baltimore, MD

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Capitol Heights, MD
06.1987

Skills

  • Studio Recording Experience
  • Sound Engineering
  • Arranging Music
  • Musical Arrangements
  • Harmony Knowledge
  • Music Editing
  • Producing Shows
  • Student Needs Support
  • Progress Reporting
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Social Development and Integration
  • IEP Compliance
  • Documentation
  • Individual Instruction
  • Classroom Support
  • Teacher Collaboration

Timeline

Paraprofessional Educator

PGCPS
2021.03 - 2023.07

Music Director

Christ United Methodist Church
2007.02 - Current

Extended Day Coordinator

PGCPS
1988.11 - 2021.02

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Sojourner-Douglass College

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Kevin Bland