Focused and organized professional, passionate about helping others succeed through my work. Experienced in education, performance administration, and event management, with skills including data tracking, budget management, event planning, and scheduling.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Music Teacher/Band Teacher
Lakota Local School District
01.2024 - Current
Created and directed a district-wide Orff Music Program for students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
Maintained constant communication with parents and community members about performance opportunities and student growth.
I presented professional development seminars to fellow music teachers in the district and provided materials such as sheet music, worksheets, and resources for the new district curriculum.
Developed and oversaw programs for school gatherings, special concerts, and student performances.
Music Director/Performer
Ethan and Joey Band
01.2019 - 01.2025
Serves as a performer, playing both electric and upright bass.
Responsibilities include arranging music for shows, organizing rehearsal dates and spaces, creating agendas for recording projects, and handling all administrative aspects of the business.
Maintained accurate records of all music production activities.
This group covers many genres, including jazz, pop, funk, classical, and Motown.
The band currently serves as 'Lead Music Entertainment' for Hard Rock Cincinnati.
Middle School Orchestra Director/Asst. Band Director
Northwest Local School District
01.2023 - 01.2024
Created a new district music curriculum for both orchestra and band to better align with state standards.
Tracked instrument inventory in the district when new instruments were purchased and moved to various schools.
Monitored budget allocations to ensure adequate funds were available for all musical activities planned by the organization.
Assisted in selecting vendors for purchasing supplies necessary for performance preparation.
K-8 Music Director
Orion Academy
01.2021 - 01.2023
Designed a music curriculum, activities, and projects for students to practice and solidify foundational music skills.
Scheduled weekly private lessons for students, and hiring instructors in our after-school music lesson program.
Collected and tracked student data to work with administrators to assess how our programs are benefiting students, and what additional resources are required.
Hired, trained, and supervised musicians for upcoming events.
Education
Bachelors of Music Education - Instrumental
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
Music Performance/Audio Production - Instrumental Music
Butler Tech School of the Arts
Hamilton, OH
Skills
Curriculum development
Event planning
Data tracking
Microsoft Office/Google Applications
Organizational skills
Budget management
Team collaboration
Community engagement
Accomplishments
Lakota Local Schools New Teacher of the Year- Arts
Orion Academy Teacher of the Month- December/April
Wert Music Teacher of the Month- February
University Music Program Scholarship; Jazz Bass
Kentucky Intercollegiate Band; Principal Tenor Saxophone
Dean's List (Undergraduate)
Certification
Ohio Teaching License
Kentucky Teaching License
Audio Engineering Certificate
Timeline
Elementary Music Teacher/Band Teacher
Lakota Local School District
01.2024 - Current
Middle School Orchestra Director/Asst. Band Director
Northwest Local School District
01.2023 - 01.2024
K-8 Music Director
Orion Academy
01.2021 - 01.2023
Music Director/Performer
Ethan and Joey Band
01.2019 - 01.2025
Bachelors of Music Education - Instrumental
Northern Kentucky University
Music Performance/Audio Production - Instrumental Music
7th Grade World Studies Instructor, Hopewell Junior School at Lakota Local School District7th Grade World Studies Instructor, Hopewell Junior School at Lakota Local School District