Philip Andrews
Clinton,MA
Summary
Hard-working, experienced, highly-motivated individual, looking to make a change in career direction. I am currently in education and music, and am eager to explore new passions and pathways.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional/Job Coach Trainer
Worcester Public Schools - Transition Program
Worcester, MA
08.2023 - Current
- Take students into the community to help develop social and job skills.
- Support the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Provide one-on-one instruction in classroom to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Attend professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
Music Lesson Teacher - Drums & Percussion
Joy Of Music Program
Worcester, MA
09.2011 - Current
- Provide individualized music instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Create positive music appreciation through weekly lessons.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Demonstrated effective leadership in group and ensemble music settings.
Professional Musician
Philip Andrews Music
Clinton , MA
09.2009 - Current
- Perform percussion, drumset, and steel drums with orchestras, symphonies, choirs, and bands.
- Create promotional materials such as press releases, photos, videos, and websites for marketing purposes.
- Maintain productive performance schedule
- www.philandrewsmusic.com and www.steelaccent.com
Special Education Paraprofessional/Job Coach Trainer
Wachusett Regional High School - Lifeskills Dept
Holden, MA
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Transported and supported special-needs students at various jobs and internships in the community.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Performance / Percussion
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance / Percussion
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT06-2007
Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Instructional support
- Teaching and instruction
- Computer skills
- Organization
- Work ethic
- Leadership
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional/Job Coach Trainer
Worcester Public Schools - Transition Program
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional/Job Coach Trainer
Wachusett Regional High School - Lifeskills Dept
03.2021 - 07.2023
Music Lesson Teacher - Drums & Percussion
Joy Of Music Program
09.2011 - Current
Professional Musician
Philip Andrews Music
09.2009 - Current
Master of Arts - Music Performance / Percussion
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance / Percussion
University of Hartford
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