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Sarah-Elizabeth Rose

Harper,Tx

Summary

Energetic and Artistic Band Director with 16 years of experience. Hardworking with a successful background in relationship-building skills, successful classroom management strategies, planning concerts and monitoring individual student growth. Adept at fundraising and working on strict budgets while cultivating an inspiring workspace for students. Proven history of elevating performance quality and fostering passion for music among students. Demonstrated leadership and effective communication skills to inspire and guide musicians.

Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop students and ensembles to achieve high-caliber results. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering quality outcomes. Recognized for fostering positive learning environment and driving program success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Bands/Elementary Fine Arts

Harper ISD
Harper, Texas
07.2023 - Current
  • UIL Sweepstakes 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
  • Area Marching Qualifier 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Area Marching Champion 2020, 2021
  • State Marching Band Finalist 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Texas State UIL Marching Contest Silver Medalists 2022
  • Invited to and performed in the 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Commemorative Concert Series (Hawaii, USA)
  • Elem.& MS UIL Music Memory Coach 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Elem. UIL Art Smart Coach 2022, 2023

Elementary Music Teacher

Elgin ISD
Elgin, Texas
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Coordinated multiple grade level performances
  • Worked on district-wide elementary music curriculum creation
  • Choir Director 2017, 2018
  • Division 1 rating at contest 2017, 2018
  • Austin Spurs pre-game performance 2018
  • UIL Music Memory Coach 2017, 2018
  • UIL Campus Coordinator 2018
  • Served on campus safety committee 2017, 2018
  • Served on campus PBIS committee 2017, 2018

Assistant Band Director/Elementary Music Teacher

Shiner ISD
Shiner, TX
07.2014 - 06.2017
  • UIL Sweepstakes 2014, 2015, 2016
  • Area Marching Qualifier 2015
  • Interim Head Band Director 2015
  • National Memorial Day Parade participants 2015 (Washington D.C., USA) 7th grade band UIL competition Excellent ratings (division II) at their first attendance in history 2015
  • 7th grade band 1st division festival ratings 2014, 2015, 2016
  • Elementary choir director 2014, 2015, 2016
  • Choir 1st division festival ratings 2014, 2015, 2016
  • JH/HS Twirling Sponsor 2014, 2015, 2016
  • UIL Music Memory coach 2014, 2015, 2016
  • UIL Music Memory district coordinator 2015, 2016

Elementary Music Teacher

Natalia ISD
Natalia, Tx
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Coordinated multiple elementary grade level performances
  • Elementary Choir director (Received 1st division at contest)
  • UIL Music Memory coach

Assistant Band Director/Elementary Music Teacher

Shiner ISD
Shiner, Texas
07.2010 - 06.2013
  • UIL Sweepstakes 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Area Marching Qualifier 2011
  • Texas UIL State Marching Band Silver Medalists 2011
  • ATSSB OPS State Finalist 2010, 2011
  • STAR Day Texas Capitol Performance 2010 (Austin, Tx)
  • Houston Rockets performance 2010, 2012
  • 7th grade band Sweepstakes festival award 2010, 2011, 2012
  • 7th grade band Best in Class award 2010
  • HS Twirling Sponsor 2010, 2011, 2012
  • UIL Music Memory Coach 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Elementary Choir founder and director 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Choir 1st division festival ratings 2011, 2012
  • Vocal and Piano lessons 2010, 2011, 2012

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12-2009

Associate of Arts - Music, History

Blinn College
Brenham, TX
05-2006

Skills

  • Primary Instruments – Tuba, Flute
  • Classroom management skills to ensure a positive and safe learning environment for every student
  • Teamwork – Being a team player is always a necessity
  • Organization skills – fundraising, budgets, music library, schedules, trips
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Audition preparation
  • Effective communication
  • Teacher mentoring
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Curriculum development

Certification

  • Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities
  • EC-12 Music EC-12
  • Commercial Driver's License (School Bus, Passenger endorsements)

Timeline

Director of Bands/Elementary Fine Arts

Harper ISD
07.2023 - Current

Elementary Music Teacher

Elgin ISD
08.2017 - 06.2019

Assistant Band Director/Elementary Music Teacher

Shiner ISD
07.2014 - 06.2017

Elementary Music Teacher

Natalia ISD
08.2013 - 05.2014

Assistant Band Director/Elementary Music Teacher

Shiner ISD
07.2010 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Texas State University

Associate of Arts - Music, History

Blinn College