Lakeisha Walker
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
To obtain the position of Consultant Teacher. Positive and upbeat Elementary Music Teacher adept at helping students love music, learn to perform and develop appreciation for new styles. Successful teaching vocal and instrumental skills to all levels. Offering 20 years of teaching experience and enthusiasm to make positive impact on students through music. Effective leader who communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Specialist
Columbia Elementary School for the Gifted
01.2015 - Current
- Developed and taught pre-k-6th general music classes
- Implemented fun and rigorous lessons that meet the needs of a diverse student population and fosters music appreciation
- Guided individuals and groups in playing musical instruments and singing techniques
- Plan and produce performances/concerts and conduct rehearsals
- Offer one-on-one help to ensure each student is able to understand the materials and develop his/her skills
- Worked with the art teacher to design props for performances
- Design and create performance costumes
- Prepared choreography for musical performances
- Coordinated with school administration in organizing school festivals and shows
- Coordinated community service projects with the Friendly Temple Senior Facility
- Planned, organized, and executed fund raising efforts to support the Performing Arts Department
- Worked closely with community partners to provide students with exposure and performance opportunities.
Music Specialist
Bryan Hill Elementary School
01.2015 - Current
- Developed and taught pre-k-6th general music classes
- Implemented fun and rigorous lessons that meet the needs of a diverse student population and fosters music appreciation
- Guided individuals and groups in playing musical instruments and singing techniques
- Plan and produce performances/concerts and conduct rehearsals
- Offer one-on-one help to ensure each student is able to understand the materials and develop his/her skills
- Worked with the art teacher to design props for performances
- Design and create performance costumes
- Prepared choreography for musical performances
- Coordinated with school administration in organizing school festivals and shows
- Coordinated community service projects with the Friendly Temple Senior Facility
- Planned, organized, and executed fund raising efforts to support the Performing Arts Department
- Worked closely with community partners to provide students with exposure and performance opportunities.
Music Specialist
Ford Elementary School
01.2013
- Developed and taught pre-k-6th general music classes
- Implemented fun and rigorous lessons that meet the needs of a diverse student population and fosters music appreciation
- Guided individuals and groups in playing musical instruments and singing techniques
- Plan and produce performances/concerts and conduct rehearsals
- Offer one-on-one help to ensure each student is able to understand the materials and develop his/her skills
- Worked with the art teacher to design props for performances
- Design and create performance costumes
- Prepared choreography for musical performances
- Coordinated with school administration in organizing school festivals and shows
- Coordinated community service projects with the Friendly Temple Senior Facility
- Planned, organized, and executed fund raising efforts to support the Performing Arts Department
- Worked closely with community partners to provide students with exposure and performance opportunities.
Music Specialist
Pierre Laclede Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed and taught pre-k-6th general music classes
- Implemented fun and rigorous lessons that meet the needs of a diverse student population and fosters music appreciation
- Guided individuals and groups in playing musical instruments and singing techniques
- Plan and produce performances/concerts and conduct rehearsals
- Offer one-on-one help to ensure each student is able to understand the materials and develop his/her skills
- Worked with the art teacher to design props for performances
- Design and create performance costumes
- Prepared choreography for musical performances
- Coordinated with school administration in organizing school festivals and shows
- Coordinated community service projects with the Friendly Temple Senior Facility
- Planned, organized, and executed fund raising efforts to support the Performing Arts Department
- Worked closely with community partners to provide students with exposure and performance opportunities.
Music Specialist
Patrick Henry Elementary School
01.2012
- Developed and taught pre-k-6th general music classes
- Implemented fun and rigorous lessons that meet the needs of a diverse student population and fosters music appreciation
- Guided individuals and groups in playing musical instruments and singing techniques
- Plan and produce performances/concerts and conduct rehearsals
- Offer one-on-one help to ensure each student is able to understand the materials and develop his/her skills
- Worked with the art teacher to design props for performances
- Design and create performance costumes
- Prepared choreography for musical performances
- Coordinated with school administration in organizing school festivals and shows
- Coordinated community service projects with the Friendly Temple Senior Facility
- Planned, organized, and executed fund raising efforts to support the Performing Arts Department
- Worked closely with community partners to provide students with exposure and performance opportunities.
General Music Teacher, Choral Instructor
Compton Drew Investigative Learning Center Middle School
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Developed and taught 6th-8th grade general music and choral classes
- Prepared choreography for all musical performances
- Coordinated with school administration in organizing school festivals and shows
- Directed sixth grade choir composed of 45 students, honors choir composed of 60 students, and Jazz-Show choir composed of 25 students
- Developed and presented lessons on sight reading and ear training to help prepare students for solo and ensemble performances
- Integrated cooperative learning activities and multicultural lessons to raise class participation levels, demonstrate cultural diversity in music, and enhance students’ academic and social skills
- Organized and chaperoned students to several field trips to observe musical performances.
Education
Master’s in Music Education -
Lindenwood University
St. Louis, Mo.Bachelors of Science in Music Education Honors Cum Laude -
Alabama A&M University
Huntsville, Alabama12.2005
Skills
- The ability to motivate others
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational skills
- The ability to build trusting professional relationships with colleagues, students, and parents
- Creative Thinking/Teaching
- Flexible Pedagogy and Instructional Design
- Culturally Responsive Teaching/Lessons
- Musical Versatility
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Music Educator of the Year" for Saint Louis Public Schools District.
- Collaborated with a team of curriculum specialist in the development of Music Standards according to the State of Missouri for Saint Louis Public Schools District.
- Spearheaded and facilitated several professional developments for music educators in Saint Louis Public Schools District.
Related Work Experience
- Professional Development Presenter for Music Educators - SLPS, St. Louis, Mo. August 2020
- Music Curriculum Writer - SLPS, St. Louis, Mo. August 2020
- Prepared choir for city and state-wide adjudications
- Organized and chaperoned concert choir performance in Chicago, Ill.
- Organized and chaperoned school college tour to Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University and Tennessee State University
- Taught private piano and voice lessons to school-aged children, college students, and adults
Professional Development
Participated in district-wide (SLPS) professional developments, St. Louis, Mo., 2006 - Current
Community Service
- New Sunny Mount Missionary Baptist Church, Summer Youth Academy Music Instructor, St. Louis, Mo., 2014 - current
- Friendly Temple Senior Facility, St. Louis, Mo., 2014 - 2016
References
- Dr. DeShonda Payton, Jennings School District, Principal, (314) 503-4586, paytond@jenningsk12.us
- Dr. Sarah Briscoe, Saint Louis Public Schools, Principal, (314) 630-5925, sarah.briscoe@slps.org
- Dr. Shelia Ward, Ferguson Florissant School District, Principal, (314) 323-4949, sheliatward@gmail.com
Affiliations
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Certification
Music Education k-12
Timeline
Music Specialist
Columbia Elementary School for the Gifted
01.2015 - Current
Music Specialist
Bryan Hill Elementary School
01.2015 - Current
Music Specialist
Ford Elementary School
01.2013
Music Specialist
Pierre Laclede Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2015
Music Specialist
Patrick Henry Elementary School
01.2012
General Music Teacher, Choral Instructor
Compton Drew Investigative Learning Center Middle School
01.2005 - 01.2012
Master’s in Music Education -
Lindenwood University
Bachelors of Science in Music Education Honors Cum Laude -
Alabama A&M University
Music Education k-12
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