Malcolm Wood
Fairfax,VA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Teacher
Lessons in Your Home
08.2023 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting instructional materials to address diverse learning styles.
- Increased student engagement by designing interactive lessons that incorporated visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to students' learning styles and levels.
- Taught piano, clarinet, brass, and guitar lessons in person and virtually.
- Planned and executed 4 successful student recitals.
- Collaborated with families to create and manage the lesson schedule.
Program Director
Oakton High School Color Guard Program
07.2023 - Current
- Worked for the program as an assistant since January of 2022 and promoted to Director in July of 2023.
- Oversaw recruitment, training, and evaluation of members and staff
- Collaborated with school administration to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Successfully taught technique and safety, designed productions, managed orders, and created a positive learning environment.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Substitute Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
02.2023 - Current
- Implemented lesson plans and managed classroom behavior for diverse student populations
- Adapted teaching style to meet individual needs and learning styles
- Taught music literacy and proficiency to ages six to eighteen
- Lead a successful recruiting season with a 30% increase in registered students
- Managed 3 different public school band programs simultaneously.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Receptionist
Montrose Pet Hotel
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Scheduled appointments and handled all client correspondence, demonstrating excellent customer service, time management, and organizational skills
- Resolved client inquiries and maintained tidiness of the reception area, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided personalized quality care to over 500 animals and communicated with families through weekly updates and report cards.
- Improved the company records system through digitization.
- Administered food and medications and maintained accurate records of medication.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Funeral Assistant
Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Created and organized a new inventory system of funeral supplies, leading to increased efficiency.
- Assisted with funeral preparations including chapel set-ups and coordinating services while maintaining the cleanliness of funeral home facilities.
- Resolved client inquiries promptly and with empathy to provide exceptional customer service.
- Handled and directed incoming calls and clients.
- Proactively achieved up to 20 daily tasks and goals and subsequently was trained to be a video editor.
- Supported funeral director with all facets of coordinating multiple funeral services.
Research Intern
George Mason University Fenwick Library
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Researched diverse and underrepresented composers to diversify the school's music score library.
- Assisted with collection development and maintenance for the music library by cataloging, processing, and shelving over 300 new scores.
- Researched and created an online monthly 'Composer of the Month' post to make the information accessible to the student population.
- Collaborated with the manager to curate and design the diverse composer score exhibit.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2023
Skills
- Time Management
- Organization
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Multi-Tasking
- Customer Service
- Calendar Management
- Typing- 83 WPM (98% Accuracy)
- Accountability
- Music Literacy
- Community Engagement
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
- Safe Sport Certification
Timeline
Private Teacher
Lessons in Your Home
08.2023 - Current
Program Director
Oakton High School Color Guard Program
07.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
02.2023 - Current
Funeral Assistant
Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home
06.2021 - 05.2022
Research Intern
George Mason University Fenwick Library
06.2020 - 12.2021
Receptionist
Montrose Pet Hotel
04.2019 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
George Mason University
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