Randy Duke
Pelham,Alabama
Summary
Elementary Music Specialist with a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with students, families, and educators. Dedicated to creating an optimal educational environment that prioritizes student success. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a resourceful approach to enhancing student achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Music Specialist
Pelham City Schools-Pelham Ridge Elementary School
Pelham, Alabama
08.2014 - Current
- Developed and managed programs for school gatherings, concerts, and student performances.
- Introduced diverse music styles to enhance student appreciation for all genres.
- Instructed students in vocal and instrumental techniques to improve performance skills.
- Organized field trips to local theaters and concerts to broaden musical exposure.
- Demonstrated proper singing and instrument-playing techniques during lessons.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents through regular progress updates.
- Instructed students on various musical instruments including piano, guitar, drums, and recorder.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and relevant student data.
Choral Music Educator
Shelby County Schools - Riverchase Middle School
Pelham, Alabama
08.2006 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with school administrators to ensure compliance with state and district regulations.
- Coached singers on diction and pronunciation across various languages in choral works.
- Selected appropriate repertoire tailored to choir members' needs and abilities.
- Supervised administrative tasks, including music score orders and performance organization.
- Promoted appreciation for music by emphasizing individual and team contributions.
- Attended professional workshops to remain current on choral conducting trends.
- Facilitated rehearsals to ensure quality of sound, blend, intonation, diction, style, posture, interpretation and expression were achieved in each piece performed by the choir.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Class B Certificate earned in Music Education
University of Montevallo
University Of Montevallo05-2006
Bachelor of Music - Music
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, Alabama05-2000
Skills
- Age-appropriate activities
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Ensemble direction
- Performance organization
- Arts advocacy
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Choirs consistently earned superior ratings at District and State Assessments through the Alabama Vocal Association as well as Regional Choral Festivals.
- Choirs invited to perform, buy audition, at Disney World and Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida.
- Students in elementary and middle school choirs have participated in the AMEA Elementary Music Festival and All-State Choral Festival as well as the Young Voices' Festival at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.
Timeline
Elementary Music Specialist
Pelham City Schools-Pelham Ridge Elementary School
08.2014 - Current
Choral Music Educator
Shelby County Schools - Riverchase Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Music - Class B Certificate earned in Music Education
University of Montevallo
Bachelor of Music - Music
University of Montevallo
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