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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
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, VA
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts Music Education K-12 -

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL
07.2023

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
Sarah J. Madix