Kimwana Doner-Chandler
Detroit
Summary
Dynamic Adjunct Professor of Voice with a proven track record at Wayne State University, enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching and effective classroom management. Skilled in curriculum creation and fostering critical thinking, I successfully increased student retention by providing tailored feedback and support, while cultivating strong relationships with diverse groups.
And now I am excited to explore the next chapter in my career. I was an Opera Singer for many years and have many transferrable skills that can be translated to any company
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Voice
Wayne State University School of Music
08.2017 - Current
- Taught Individual Voice Lessons, Group Voice Courses, General Lectures class, and provided instruction to up to 100 undergraduate students per semester.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits for effectively learning foreign text, music, vocal technique and performance practice i.e. historical context
- Graded quizzes, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment in Group Voice Courses
Adjunct Professor of Voice
Claflin University, School of Music
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Taught Individual Voice Lessons, providing instruction to up to (14) undergraduate students who had never studied voicer
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities through music
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
- Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues, participating in interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at enhancing the academic experience for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Voice Performance
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2011
Skills
- Innovative teaching
- Classroom management
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Public Speaking Skills from classrooms to stages and beyond
- Communication Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Ability to collaborate with diverse groups
- Problem solving
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Voice
Wayne State University School of Music
08.2017 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Voice
Claflin University, School of Music
01.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Voice Performance
University of Michigan
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