Matthew Jones
Teacher
Secane,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dynamic Music Teacher and Worship Director with a strong background in ensemble management and individual instruction, honed at Olivet Presbyterian Church and Delaware County Christian School. Demonstrated success in arranging and conducting impactful performances while leveraging advanced piano skills within educational and worship environments. Committed to enhancing congregational worship experiences and promoting musical growth among students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director, Instrumental Music Teacher
Delaware County Christian School
02.2021 - Current
- Maintained a detailed budget for purchasing instruments, supplies, sheet music.
- Verified student eligibility, established performance requirements, and monitored student educational standings.
- Monitored progress of student musicians throughout the year by evaluating their practice habits and attendance records.
- Organized and conducted regular rehearsals with high school and middle school bands to prepare for performances.
- Played different musical instruments to accompany and complement praise teams.
- Planned band involvement in extracurricular activities and special events.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on current trends in instrumental education.
- Directed musical ensembles in concerts, festivals, competitions, and other public events.
Choir, Concert Band, Drama Production Accompanist
Ridley School District
Ridley, PA
08.2001 - Current
- Stood in for conductors to lead rehearsals.
- Transcribed music from recordings when needed.
- Coached singers on interpretation and phrasing of songs.
- Provided accompaniment for school plays and choir shows.
Pianist/Trumpeter, Accompanist, Soloist, Substitute Organist
Aldan Union Church
Aldan, PA
12.1997 - Current
- Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship.
- Accompanied singers, instrumentalists, and ensembles with piano parts during rehearsals and concerts.
- Sight-read songs to accompany musical groups.
- Accompanied worship services by playing the piano and/or the organ.
- Provided accompaniment for wedding and funeral services.
Substitute teacher K-12
Ridley School District
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
Music Director, Pianist/Organist
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Prospect Park, PA
08.2012 - 10.2019
- Led weekly worship services by singing and playing the piano and/or the organ.
- Scheduled musicians for all performances.
- Scheduled and oversaw separate music rehearsals for vocal and instrumental groups.
- Maintained licensing subscriptions authorizing organization to legally use published materials.
- Arranged choir and other rehearsals, solos and special music and directed choir on regularly scheduled basis.
- Provided accompaniment to congregational singing and choral anthems.
- Provided accompaniment for wedding and funeral services.
- Organized rehearsals with vocalists, instrumentalists, cantors. as needed for upcoming services or events.
- Attended staff meetings where discussion topics related directly or indirectly to playing and teaching music were discussed among church staff members.
- Planned and rehearsed musical selections for performances.
- Performed solos during Sunday morning worship services, as well as special occasion concerts throughout the year.
- Created arrangements of traditional hymns and popular songs for use during worship services or concerts.
Technician, licensed PA State Safety Inspector/PA Emissions Inspector
Martin Mainline Honda
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Conducted detailed inspections on automotive parts, ensuring products met industry standards and specifications.
- Participated in training to strengthen and develop inspector competencies.
- Assisted in training new inspectors on safety protocols and standards.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items, and performed final tests.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Pianist
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
Music Director, Pianist/Organist
Lansdowne Baptist Church
08.2007 - 08.2012
- Scheduled musicians for all performances.
- Scheduled and oversaw separate music rehearsals for vocal and instrumental groups.
- Maintained licensing subscriptions authorizing organization to legally use published materials.
- Arranged choir and other rehearsals, solos and special music and directed choir on regularly scheduled basis.
Education
K-12 Music Education Certification -
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Cairn University
Langhorne, PA01.2015
High School Diploma -
Ridley High School
Ridley Park, PA06-2008
Skills
- Professional pianist
- Professional accompanist
- Vocalist
- Skilled Brass Musician
- Church Organist
- Musical Leadership
- Experienced educator
- Arranging skills
- Conducting expertise
- Ensemble management
- Individual music teaching expertise
- Performance assessment
- Performance planning
- Music theory
- Score analysis
- Rehearsal techniques
- Repertoire selection
Accomplishments
- Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble, Trumpet (2003)
- Drum Major / Chorus President / International Thespian Society #2103 (2008)
- District 12 & Region 6 Choir Accompanist (2008)
- Studio / Choir Accompanist at West Chester University (2008-2010)
- Studio / Choir / Orchestra Accompanist at Cairn University (2010-2015)
- CDL Class B with School Bus Endorsement (2023)
- Hebrews 10 Award. Criteria: Excellence that has gone beyond the job description; Embodiment of DC’s core values; Support of DC in multi-faceted ways; Execution of strategic initiatives. Nominated by colleagues, selected by Executive Leadership Team. Delaware County Christian School (2024)
Timeline
Band Director, Instrumental Music Teacher
Delaware County Christian School
02.2021 - Current
Substitute teacher K-12
Ridley School District
09.2017 - 01.2021
Technician, licensed PA State Safety Inspector/PA Emissions Inspector
Martin Mainline Honda
07.2014 - 09.2017
Pianist
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
02.2014 - 06.2014
Music Director, Pianist/Organist
Olivet Presbyterian Church
08.2012 - 10.2019
Music Director, Pianist/Organist
Lansdowne Baptist Church
08.2007 - 08.2012
Choir, Concert Band, Drama Production Accompanist
Ridley School District
08.2001 - Current
Pianist/Trumpeter, Accompanist, Soloist, Substitute Organist
Aldan Union Church
12.1997 - Current
K-12 Music Education Certification -
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Cairn University
High School Diploma -
Ridley High School
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