Kimberely Lovelace
Summary
As an accomplished educator and Director of the Orchestra Magnet at LRSD, adept in classroom management and establishing learning environments, I spearheaded recruitment efforts to expand the Fine Arts Program, and prepared students for prestigious college auditions. As a teacher, along with my experience with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, I honed my multitasking and organizational skills, contributing to successful regional events. I believe my professional skills have proven successful in the field of education, and will translate effectively to any business environment.
Overview
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Work History
Director of Orchestra Magnet/K-5 General Music
LRSD
Little Rock, AR
2020 - 2025
- Oversaw recruitment efforts, audition procedures, classroom instruction and ensemble preparation for various events at the regional and state levels.
- Conducted senior jury performances for assessment, and prepared students for college auditions and scholarship interviews.
- Taught Music Theory I to all students within the Orchestra, Band, and Choir Magnet areas.
- Exposed K-5 students to the Fine Arts via vocal/instrumental study, Music History, Music Theory, Critical Listening experiences, movement exercises, new artist(s)/ensemble exploration and World Music.
Other Work History (prior to 2020)
PCSSD/Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
Little Rock, AR
- Collaborated with the Fine Arts team to aid in organizing, supervising, and providing instruction to a 450-member String Education Program spanning from 3rd through 12th grade.
- Prepared instrumental ensembles for local community concerts, as well as regional and state competitions.
- Constructed daily lesson plans for visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners.
- Promoted educational concert events to enhance parent participation and local recruitment.
- Responsible for individual preparation of concert material for Classical MasterWorks performances, family/holiday concerts and educational concert events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Hendrix College
Conway, ARMaster of Education - Secondary Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Establishing an environment condusive to learning
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Problem- solving
- Coaching and mentoring
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- Arkansas Teacher Certification (current)
Accomplishments
- Member of Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education)
- First African-American woman to become a member of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra at the age of 19
- Received formal invitation and scholarship to study with internationally renowned concert violist, Rozanna Weinberger, at the Summit Music Festival (Tarrytown, NY)
- Voted "Most Outstanding Musician" by peers of the Hendrix College Orchestra for four consecutive years
Timeline
Director of Orchestra Magnet/K-5 General Music
LRSD
2020 - 2025
Other Work History (prior to 2020)
PCSSD/Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Hendrix College
Master of Education - Secondary Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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