Sacha Alexander-Clarke
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Accomplished music educator, military musician, cultural ambassador, and arts advocate committed to education, service, and cultural preservation. Holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Howard University and possesses extensive experience mentoring youth through music and the performing arts as the longtime director of the elite vocal ensemble The Golden Voices. Expertise in developing engaging curricula, fostering collaborative environments, and driving student success is complemented by a strong background in classroom management and educational technology. Additionally serves as a Soldier in the United States Virgin Islands Army National Guard and is recognized as a respected television personality, leveraging platforms to uplift community voices and celebrate Virgin Islands heritage.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
42R Army Musician
U.S. Army National Guard
U. S. Virgin Islands
10.2018 - Current
- Perform as a professional musician in concerts, parades, military ceremonies, and public outreach events representing the Army National Guard.
- Serve as a fully trained Soldier: complete physical fitness training, weapons qualification, and readiness exercises.
- Complete online trainings to include OPSEC, cyber security, classified information, CUI Refresher, Ethics training etc.
- Support unit morale by providing music for troop events, promotions, retirements, and memorial services.
- Assist in unit administration, logistics, and planning for ceremonies and missions.
- Support state and federal missions, including emergency response and community assistance deployments.
- Mentor junior Soldiers and support leadership in training and professional development within the unit.
Music Teacher/Head Band Director
St. Croix Central High School
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
06.2019 - 08.2025
- Teaches prescribed music syllabus, including musical concepts and performance, composition and sight reading and listening skills, in context of style and genre.
- Conducts assessment in both written form and performance
- Instructs in the use of a range of instruments, encompassing string, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard and electronic instruments.
- Organized school concerts and events, showcasing student talents to the community.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate music education across various subjects.
- Provides cultural enrichment through song and dance
Music Teacher/Band Director
Elena L. Christian Jr. High School
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
11.2015 - 01.2019
- Teaches prescribed music syllabus, including musical concepts and performance, composition and sight reading and listening skills, in context of style and genre.
- Conducts assessment in both written form and performance
- Instructs in the use of a range of instruments, encompassing string, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard and electronic instruments.
- Provides cultural enrichment through song and dance
Sports & Games Specialist
Headfirst Summer Camps
Washington, DC
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Planned and Implement daily Sports & Games curriculum for ages 3 & 7 as furnished by headquarters staff
- Executed Headfirst curriculum, policies and safety protocols with high energy, integrity and passion to foster camper confidence and self-esteem.
- Operated special events and tasks such as obstacle courses and moon bounce
- Prepared, organized and set up/take down all sports programming areas.
- Took on additional responsibilities as identified or requested by the Leadership Team
Front Desk Staff/Hostess
Founding Farmers Restaurant
Washington, DC
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Greeted over 1,000 guests a day
- Determined seating arrangement for guests
- Escorted guests to tables and assisted in seating
- Answered and communicated questions regarding menu items and dining experience
- Monitored reservations of VIPs and Special Guests
Nanny/Babysitter
Private Babysitter
Washington, DC
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Transported children to and from school
- Assisted children with schoolwork
- Organized and engaged in activities with children
- Prepared and administered meals
- Assisted in preparing children for daily activities
- Performed light housekeeping tasks
Customer Service / Usher
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, DC
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Ensured customer satisfaction
- Provided prompt and friendly service to patrons
- Assisted customers to their correct seating
- Answered customers questions pertaining the theatre
Day Camp Counselor
Headfirst Summer Camps
Washington, DC
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Implemented daily curriculum and schedules for 4- & 5-year-olds as furnished by the Leadership team.
Teacher Assistant
Elise Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Charter School
Washington, DC
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Served as cooperating teacher in Elementary Music Pre-K-6th
- Assisted Music director with teaching, grading, classroom management, and curriculum planning and development
- Assisted in teaching instruments in grades 3-6th
- Showed pupils the difference between musical styles such as pop music, jazz and classical
- Helped students to rehearse musical programs for the school
- Showed and demonstrated to pupils how to correctly play musical instruments like the piano & guitar
- Chaperoned students on outings to musical events
- Facilitated meetings with parents to discuss pupils participation in musical programs
Student Assistant
The Howard University Office of Residence Life
Washington, DC
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Assumed responsibility for the safety and security of 400 residents including the investigation and writing of detailed incident reports for any violations
- Recorded and documented monthly reports
- Developed and implemented community programs and team-building exercises
Student Teaching Internship
Elise Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Charter School
Washington, DC
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Served as the student teacher in Elementary Music grades pre-K -6th
- Assisted Primary teacher with the coordination of daily activities and lesson plans.
- Assisted the teacher with teaching, grading, classroom management, and curriculum planning and development
- Conducted an entire music history lesson with eight classes in which implemented their own cultural heritage
Hostess of the Greenhouse Restaurant
The Jefferson Hotel
Washington, DC
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with kitchen and workers to ensure stable flow of dining guests
- Greeted guests and provided a welcoming environment
- Determined seating arrangement for guests
- Escorted guests to tables and assisted in seating
- Answered and communicated questions regarding menu items and dining experience
- Monitored reservations of VIPs and Special Guests
Customer Call Representative
Alliance Management Partners
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Made phone calls to customers of partnered companies
- Ensured Customer Satisfaction
- Answered phones and responded to customer requests
- Followed-up on customers inquiries and communicated solutions to these inquires
- Completed daily call logs and reports
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music Education
The Howard University
Washington, DC05.2014
Skills
- 11 years of Teaching Experience
- Flute, Vocal & Music Theory skills
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Strong attention to detail
- Communication
- Time/Schedule Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Recognized on July 8, 2025 for outstanding musical performance and professionalism while performing honors at the Army's 250th birthday ceremony in both St. Thomas and St. Croix US Virgin Islands and received a coin of excellence for exemplary service.
- Demonstrated exceptional talent as a musician captivating over 500 attendees at the 2024 ENAGUS and NGAUS conference in Detroit Michigan.
- For exceptionally meritorious service while serving as a musician in the 73rd Army Band from June 9th - 23rd 2025 and impacting over 300 community members through musical outreach and exemplifying the finest traditions of military service while enhancing unit cohesion and morale by 90%.
- For exceptionally meritorious service while serving as a musician for Annual training 2024 directly contributing to the success of 7 critical musical operational missions.
- 60th Presidential Inauguration as a joint task force with the DC National Guard alongside local and federal authorities to ensure a successful transition of executive power.
Army Achievement Medals
Citations
Support Missions
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Music Teacher/Head Band Director
St. Croix Central High School
06.2019 - 08.2025
42R Army Musician
U.S. Army National Guard
10.2018 - Current
Music Teacher/Band Director
Elena L. Christian Jr. High School
11.2015 - 01.2019
Sports & Games Specialist
Headfirst Summer Camps
06.2015 - 08.2015
Front Desk Staff/Hostess
Founding Farmers Restaurant
01.2015 - 08.2015
Nanny/Babysitter
Private Babysitter
09.2014 - 08.2015
Day Camp Counselor
Headfirst Summer Camps
06.2014 - 08.2014
Teacher Assistant
Elise Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Charter School
04.2014 - 06.2014
Student Teaching Internship
Elise Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Charter School
01.2014 - 04.2014
Student Assistant
The Howard University Office of Residence Life
08.2013 - 05.2014
Hostess of the Greenhouse Restaurant
The Jefferson Hotel
07.2012 - 08.2012
Customer Service / Usher
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
03.2012 - 08.2015
Customer Call Representative
Alliance Management Partners
06.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music Education
The Howard University