Michelle Crawford
Tully,New York
Summary
Innovative music educator with strong skills in rehearsal coordination and curriculum integration. Known for mentoring student teachers and fostering a creative classroom environment, ready to make a meaningful impact in music education.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Usher
Landmark Theater / Skaneateles Festival
Syracuse / Skaneateles, New York
12.2024 - Current
- Checked and verified tickets at venue entrances and exits.
- Guided patrons to their seats in a timely and courteous manner.
- Facilitated crowd management during events and performances to ensure safe and orderly experiences.
- Delivered information on events, facilities, and services to enhance patron enjoyment and engagement.
- Monitored assigned sections for cleanliness and supported venue upkeep during, between, and after shows.
Instrumental Music Teacher
Homer Central School District
Homer, NY
09.1998 - Current
- Instructed students on brass, woodwind and percussion, enhancing their technical and musical skills.
- Coordinated school performances, optimizing rehearsal schedules and logistics for successful events.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate music education into broader curriculum goals.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student creativity and expression.
- Instructed parade and field band students in performance techniques and music interpretation.
- Mentored student teachers in effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques, enhancing their teaching effectiveness.
- Attended concerts, festivals, clinics, workshops, competitions, and recitals as a representative of the school district.
- Presented at BOCES and NYSBDA workshops, sharing best practices for teaching beginner instrumentalists.
- Central New York Mentor Teacher for Beginning Instrumental Music
- Performed in the Pit Orchestra each year for the High School Musical
- NYSSMA Woodwind Adjudicator
- Sent 9 students to NYSBDA All State Honor Band and was an Official Chaperone
Instrumental Music Teacher
Starpoint, Royalton Hartland
Lockport, New York
09.1994 - 06.1999
- Instructed students on various instruments, enhancing their technical and musical skills.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student creativity and expression.
- Developed a marching band for Royalton Hartland Central Schools
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
SUNY At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY12-1993
Skills
- Instrument instruction
- Curriculum development
- Rehearsal coordination
- Performance logistics
- Classroom management
- Community engagement
Accomplishments
2020 Central New York Arts Educator of the Year
Timeline
Volunteer Usher
Landmark Theater / Skaneateles Festival
12.2024 - Current
Instrumental Music Teacher
Homer Central School District
09.1998 - Current
Instrumental Music Teacher
Starpoint, Royalton Hartland
09.1994 - 06.1999
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
SUNY At Fredonia