Sarah J. Madix
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic music professional that creates dynamic and exhilarating learning experiences for students. Effectively manages diverse groups to adapt teaching methods. Consistently identifies methods to improve teaching practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Music
New Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church
07.2020 - Current
- Coordinate rehearsals, determine appropriate songs of worship, implement successful methods of team building, and develop musicianship of members.
General Music Instructor/Choir Director
Matteson School District 162
Richton Park, IL
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Familiarized over 250 students with various cultures & their approaches to music, musical styles & genres, composers, ear training, and fundamentals of singing & playing instruments.
Woodwind Instructor
Thornton Township High School District 205
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced the musicianship of students from beginner to advanced levels, developed performance etiquette, and evolved a new set of band leaders.
Contemporary Worship Leader
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Performed as a versatile vocalist and instrumentalist and effectuated the atmosphere of worship during consecration periods.
Music Tutor/Librarian
Thornton Township High School District 205
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
Education
Master of Arts - Global Studies - TESL
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2023
Bachelor of Arts Music Education K-12 -
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL07.2023
Skills
- Workplace Etiquette
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Self-Efficacy
- Studio Recordings
- Professional Background Vocalist
- Analytical Thinker
- Team building
- Google Suite
Organizations
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity
- National Association for Music Education
- Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society
- Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society
Timeline
Woodwind Instructor
Thornton Township High School District 205
09.2021 - 05.2022
General Music Instructor/Choir Director
Matteson School District 162
08.2021 - 07.2023
Director of Music
New Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church
07.2020 - Current
Contemporary Worship Leader
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
02.2020 - 03.2020
Music Tutor/Librarian
Thornton Township High School District 205
05.2016 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Global Studies - TESL
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts Music Education K-12 -
Bethune-Cookman University