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Mack Walters

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong musical literacy, technical proficiency, creativity and musicality.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Music Teacher

MWR Yokosuka
12.2019 - 12.2023
  • Provided instruction to active duty military members, veterans, as well as their children and family members
  • Enhanced student performance by providing personalized feedback and individualized instruction.
  • Contributed to a positive learning environment through strong classroom management skills and clear communication with students and parents.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated a variety of musical styles, techniques, and theory concepts for well-rounded learning experiences.

Adjunct Instructor

New York University
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Instructed and planned individual and group classes for undergraduate students at New York University
  • Wrote and designed curriculum for group classes and private guitar lessons
  • Helped students understand music theory and jazz practices as applies to guitar
  • Created tests and oversaw grading and performances.

Teacher/ Ensemble Director

Summer Youth Music School
07.2012 - 08.2013
  • Created and taught lesson plans for masterclasses and 'styles' classes
  • Directed and arranged material for ensembles
  • Taught private lessons and worked individually with students on class and ensemble material.

Guitar Instructor

North Main Music
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Instructed private lessons for guitar students of all ability levels
  • Designed lessons plans for students in order for them to reach their individual goals
  • Worked with students on many aspects of music, including: rhythm, melody, harmony, reading, accompanying, and improvising.

Recording Assistant

Long View Recording Studio
01.2009 - 05.2009
  • Communicated with and sought out potential clients
  • Assisted in the recording of several albums including State Radio's 'Let It Go'
  • Helped set up and maintain recording equipment.

Education

Master of Arts - Jazz Studies

New York University
01.2016

Bachelor of Music in Performance -

University of New Hampshire

Skills

  • Music Education
  • Student Engagement
  • Individual Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Music Theory
  • Jazz Guitar Techniques

Accomplishments

    Performed, studied, and recorded with distinguished artists such as Peter Bernstien, Adam Rogers, Grammy nominated saxophonist Chris Potter, Grammy award winning guitarist John Scofield.

References

  • Tiffany Bell, Director of MWR Yokosuka, iffany.a.bell23.naf@us.navy.mil, 046-896-4111
  • Dave Schroeder, Director of NYU Jazz studies, dave.shcroeder@nyu.edu, 212-998-5446
  • Rick Smith, Former co-worker and teacher, ricklsmith@gmail.com, 617-784-9839

Languages

Japanese
Professional Working

Timeline

Private Music Teacher

MWR Yokosuka
12.2019 - 12.2023

Adjunct Instructor

New York University
09.2015 - 01.2017

Guitar Instructor

North Main Music
09.2013 - 06.2014

Teacher/ Ensemble Director

Summer Youth Music School
07.2012 - 08.2013

Recording Assistant

Long View Recording Studio
01.2009 - 05.2009

Master of Arts - Jazz Studies

New York University

Bachelor of Music in Performance -

University of New Hampshire

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