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Lisa Harmon
Midway,GA
All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.
Michael John Bobak
Summary
Knowledgeable Music Educator with 15+ years of experience and exceptional teaching, planning and relational skills. Flexible and hardworking with a successful background in Music Education. Looking for a new role with long-term potential and advancement opportunities.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
First Preparatory Christian School Hinesville, GA
Upper School Music Director
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging fine arts program that provided creative outlet for students.
- Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Led regular practices and after school private lessons to hone student skills.
- Oversaw development of after school Fine Arts School offering lessons to students and community members.
- Developed and implemented upper school Fine Arts curriculum for grades 6-12.
- Created and led small ensembles.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Utilized organized, methodical and technical approach to teaching concepts.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Coordinated, planned and led practices for musical components of church services.
Self-employedN/A, N/A
Piano Accompanist and Teacher
08.2001 - Current
Job overview
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Collaborated with teachers and performers to support achievement of specific musical goals.
- Provided piano accompaniment for Region and State competitions and school musical programs.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Played piano at school functions such as Holiday and Music Program events.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.
Liberty County School System Midway, GA
Elementary Music Educator
08.2012 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided oversight and administration for 10 music programs yearly.
- Maintained event calendars and assisted in event planning.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.
Liberty County School System Hinesville, GA
Pre-K Teacher
02.2011 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Nonthaburi Christian Academy Bangkok, Thailand
K-5 Music Teacher/ESL 2 Teacher
10.2007 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught standard K-5 Music Curriculum in cross-cultural setting to accommodate diversity in language and culture.
- Organized and executed holiday programs for K-5 for parents and community.
Education
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts from Music Education
05.2007
Skills
- Choir Accompaniment
- Musical Coaching
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Music Instruction
- Special Events
- Musical Composition
- Original Songwriting
Certification
- SRT Music (P-12) License - 7/01/21 - 6/30/26
- C - Clearance Certificate - 7/01/21 - 6/30/26
Availability
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Timeline
Upper School Music Director
First Preparatory Christian School
08.2022 - Current
Elementary Music Educator
Liberty County School System
08.2012 - 05.2022
Pre-K Teacher
Liberty County School System
02.2011 - 08.2012
K-5 Music Teacher/ESL 2 Teacher
Nonthaburi Christian Academy
10.2007 - 05.2008
Piano Accompanist and Teacher
Self-employed
08.2001 - Current
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts from Music Education
- SRT Music (P-12) License - 7/01/21 - 6/30/26
- C - Clearance Certificate - 7/01/21 - 6/30/26
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