Rinita Buford
District Heights,MD
Summary
Seasoned Music Teacher with 10 years of experience teaching students various music instruments, recorder and piano. Innovative and open-minded individual with thirst for adventure and challenges. Proficient in monitoring student performance and achievement, devising unique lesson plans for each grade level and overseeing rehearsals. Certified in Piano and General Music Education Professional with significant experience in musical direction and leadership. Skilled in orchestration, conducting, and arranging, with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and flexible, adept at navigating changing needs and ensuring seamless performances. Expertise in fostering creative environments and driving musical excellence. Knowledgeable Music experience with proven background in leading musical productions and directing ensembles. Adept at arranging and orchestrating music for various performances, ensuring high-quality sound and artistic excellence. Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, fostering collaboration and achieving artistic goals efficiently.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Musical Director
St Micheal Luther Church
05.2015 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with professional musicians, securing top talent for various productions at competitive rates.
- Selected and arranged music for Christmas, Easter, New Years & Avent holiday performances and special events.
- Selected appropriate repertoire for ensembles, considering the skill level of musicians and the overall vision for performances.
- Enhanced musical performances by conducting comprehensive rehearsals and providing constructive feedback to performers.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Analyzed audience feedback after each performance or event to make necessary adjustments that would lead to improved experiences.
Vocal Music Instructor
Self-employeed
01.2007 - Current
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
- Helped students prepare for auditions and special events.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
Music Teacher
The Living Waters School
09.2014 - 06.2024
- Mentored students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
All Medical Staffing /Quest
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsibilities included performing administrative duties including scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, medical terminology, coding for insurance purpose
- Routine blood drawing of all age group
- Venipuncture and capillaries, explain procedures, Utilized standard procedures for positive patient identification; recorded appropriate collection information on proper requisitions
- Other duties: Drug screens, and paternity testing.
Veteran's Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Check patients into computer system
- Performed venipuncture, taking and labeling specimens
- Prepared and organized of patient specimens for testing
- Collect urine specimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Classical Christians Studies Education
Cooper College
08.2024
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
06.2000
High School Diploma -
Duke Ellington School of The Arts
Washington, DC06.1996
Skills
- Program Development
- Supply Coordination
- Learning enhancement
- Rehearsals
- Lesson Planning
- Stage presence
- Choral Directing
- Sight Reading Abilities
- Vocal coaching
- Orchestral Conducting
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Fall Fest and Graduation Programs .
Timeline
Musical Director
St Micheal Luther Church
05.2015 - Current
Music Teacher
The Living Waters School
09.2014 - 06.2024
All Medical Staffing /Quest
01.2012 - 01.2013
Vocal Music Instructor
Self-employeed
01.2007 - Current
Veteran's Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Bachelor of Science - Classical Christians Studies Education
Cooper College
High School Diploma -
Duke Ellington School of The Arts
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