Instructed students in rehearsals during school hours and after school.
Secured funding for new instruments and equipment through fundraising and community partnerships.
Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
Music Educator - Band, Choir, General Music
Lincoln County Schools
07.1994 - 07.2006
Organized annual music concerts, showcasing student talent and achievements to the school community.
Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
Music Educator - Band, Choir, General Music
Lincoln County Schools
08.1987 - 07.1994
Organized annual music concerts, showcasing student talent and achievements to the school community.
Provided students with opportunities to experience collaboration with other high school students on college campuses.
Collaborated with colleagues provide travel opportunities for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education K-Adult
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
Master of Arts - Music Education
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
Skills
Organizing
Fundraising
Communication
Band Directing
Relationship Building
Program Administration
Student Teaching Supervision
Goal Setting
Choral Conducting
Student Advising
Community Outreach
Distributed food during pandemic
Organized car wash to assist Herbert Hoover Band after they lost everything in a flood
Initiated collecting donations to help a cancer patient
Collaborated with others to help a student in need