Michael Roper
Director of Bands
Decatur,GA
Summary
- Experienced with conducting and musical instruction, providing clear direction and fostering cohesive band environment. Utilizes strong organizational and leadership skills to manage rehearsals and performances. Track record of inspiring students and achieving outstanding musical results.
- Professional with deep expertise in music education and performance. Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop students and ensembles to achieve high-caliber results. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering quality outcomes. Skilled in conducting, arranging, and music theory, with keen sense for both artistic and administrative responsibilities. Recognized for fostering positive learning environment and driving program success.
- Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all.
- Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Dekalb County School System
Clarkston, GA
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Mentored those who needed guidance and someone positive to look up to.
Grill Op/Cook Shift Leader, Salesperson
Waffle House
Tucker, GA
05.2012 - 06.2023
- I've worked WH on and off since 2012, in both Albany and Tucker, Ga.
- As a Grill Op/shift leader and a salesperson, I always approached a hectic situation calmly, especially during night shift on weekends.
- Maintained a neat working area at all times.
- Kept food count before and after shift as a GO and counted the drawer during shift change as a salesperson.
- Clean throughout the day and I ALWAYS give good customer service, tending to their needs and making sure of a great Waffle House experience
Brand Ambassador/Team Leader
HSSG
Berkeley, CA
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Set up and broke down promotional booths and tents, talked to potential customers for successful promotional events
- Communicated product value, quality and style to educate and entice potential customers
- Organized sampling events by working hand-in-hand with retail store managers and leaders
- Provided customer service using extensive knowledge of Fra’Mani and Suhki’s food products
- Kept count of products and documented receipts of any newly bought products that we needed for the roadshow
- Broke down the tent and cleaned the area in preparation for the next day
- Created ways to grab the consumers attention and could get people to try the food, see how good it was and change their minds to actually buying the food
Armed Security Officer
3D Protective Services
Atlanta, GA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas
- Detailed theft, access violations and other incidents with reports to boost success of future criminal or civil remediation
- Logged vehicles entering and leaving premises
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every hour to spot and investigate concerns
- Patrolled and monitored property areas via company vehicle
- Secured entrances and exits via physical presence and careful monitoring of CCTV
- Applied effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with all levels of personnel and general public
- Remained calm in situations, staying level headed, remembering not to take things personal when there is a complaint
- Disengaging all potentially violent scenarios before they get out of control
Director of Bands
Dekalb County School System
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted rehearsals to enhance musicianship and performance quality.
- Developed lesson plans aligning with educational standards and student interests.
- Organized and executed concert performances, showcasing student talent.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate music programs into school activities.
- Mentored student leaders, fostering teamwork and leadership skills within band members.
- Evaluated student progress, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Managed budget allocations for instruments, uniforms, and other resources effectively.
- Coordinated engaging field trips to concerts, workshops, masterclasses, or other relevant cultural experiences for student enrichment.
- Designed engaging concert programs that showcased diverse repertoire and highlighted ensemble strengths.
- Increased student participation in the band program through targeted recruiting efforts and community outreach initiatives.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication between students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress using both formative and summative evaluation techniques.
Field Debris Monitor
Tetra Tech Inc.
Camilla, GA
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Monitored contractors clean up the city of Camilla after hurricane Michael.
- Documented Hourly Progress
- Maintained a good communication line with contractors, allowing us to work together more efficiently and effectively
- Always came to work with a good attitude, focus, and fully engaged because cleaning up using the heavy equipment and trucks was a dangerous job.
- Monitored traffic using a Stop/Slow reversible sign and a confident yet friendly demeanor, encouraging people to comply with no accidents occurring under my responsibility
- Used it as an opportunity to become more of a morning person and to exercise being consistently punctual, even in the midst of life's issues creating barriers and time conflicts
Correctional Officer
Mitchell County Correctional Institution
Camilla, GA
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Ed
Albany State University
Albany, GA 08.2011 - 05.2025
College Prep - undefined
Druid Hills High School
Atlanta, GA05.2011
Skills
- Its easy to start conversations and build rapport
- Very coachable and adaptable to change
- Empathetic
- Relates to children easily and have positively mentored kids out of stressful situations
- Eager to learn
- Meticulous
- Team player
- Great Customer service
- Report writing
- Upselling
Certification
- Music Ed, GaPSC - 5 Year
Timeline
Director of Bands
Dekalb County School System
07.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Dekalb County School System
03.2020 - 07.2023
Brand Ambassador/Team Leader
HSSG
08.2019 - 11.2019
Armed Security Officer
3D Protective Services
05.2019 - 08.2019
Field Debris Monitor
Tetra Tech Inc.
10.2018 - 12.2018
Correctional Officer
Mitchell County Correctional Institution
05.2018 - 07.2018
Grill Op/Cook Shift Leader, Salesperson
Waffle House
05.2012 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music Ed
Albany State University
08.2011 - 05.2025
College Prep - undefined
Druid Hills High School