Hi, I’m
Sedalia Brown
Performing Arts, Arts Education, Professional Development and Community Engagement
Indianapolis,US
I am a powerful instrument who connects to change lives and desires to do so creatively and authentically. Through living this desire, I am healed, I am a source of healing and inspiration for others, I am ever evolving, and I am living out my purpose.”
Sedalia Marie
Overview
20
years of professional experience
4
Certificate
Summary
Trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching, staff development, and event coordination. I foster collaborative success and innovation in educational strategies, achieving notable improvements in academic performance and staff empowerment. Music professional and teaching artist specializing in community and parent outreach through special events performances. Passionate about exposing the school community to diverse musical styles and expressions leading to positive culture shifts and development.
Work History
Crispus Attucks High School
Vocal Music Instructor
2023.03 - Current (1 year & 6 months)
Job overview
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School
Related Arts Department Head
2018.08 - 2022.06 (3 years & 10 months)
Job overview
- Led regular meetings with Related Arts team to convey important operational information and new targets.
- Collaborated with school administrators and teachers as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team to develop and implement effective educational strategies and practices.
- Collaborated with department leads and administration to coordinate multifaceted solutions to improve policies and address emerging problems.
- Performed supervisory responsibilities in accordance with interviewing and training employees; planning, assisting, appraising performance and addressing complaint and resolving issues.
- Developed empowering staff culture by leading diverse workshops and professional development focused on equipping staff to independently meet student and organizational needs.
- Advised administration on issues related to student services, staff concerns, and other issues affecting the success of the related arts program.
- Managed the implementation of curriculum alignment in the development/revision of the fine in performing arts curriculum.
- Determined budgetary needs and recommended purchases for the related arts department.
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among employees.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive problem-solving measures and excellent communication strategies with clients.
Christel House Academy South
Director of Choirs
2013.08 - 2022.06 (8 years & 10 months)
Job overview
- Taught music theory, aural skills and practical techniques to pupils.
- Planned and prepared lessons in relation to individual student needs.
- Motivated pupils and encouraged progress.
- Created and maintained a network of contacts to ensure work continuity.
- Communicated with academic staff and parents.
- Ensured up-to-date knowledge and awareness of examination requirements.
- Assessed pupils abilities, providing feedback and written reports.
Christel House Academy South
Performing Arts Coordinator
2015.08 - 2018.08 (3 years)
Job overview
- Managed, directed, marketed and promoted comprehensive and fiscally sound performing arts department.
- Developed creative and diverse programming and established and promoted opportunities for inspiring arts education.
- Investigated and responded to internal and external concerns and suggestions related to performing arts students and staff.
- Established and maintained innovative partnerships among community and regional organizations.
- Improved academic performance of students in music content.
- Negotiated contracts and timelines with outside organizations, guest artists and vendors.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture amongst performing arts staff and STEM content areas.
- Actively promoted the performing arts program for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes and development.
- Collaborated with Administration for the purpose of developing curriculum/course modifications.
- Served as liaison of communication between administration and performing arts staff regarding day to day operations
- Presented professional development and led regularly scheduled departmental meetings.
East 91st. Street School Of Fine Arts
Assistant Director
2004.05 - 2010.10 (6 years & 5 months)
Job overview
- Served as an instructor of voice and music theory.
- Created and instructed various performance and music education courses.
- Managed school of fine arts business data base and payroll.
- Served as the direct line of communication between teachers, students and families in various formats.
- Maintained the integrity and data management of: course registration, bookkeeping and enrollment records.
- Defined and interpreted policies and procedures of the school of fine art for families and staff.
- Represented school of fine arts and actively recruited at open houses, SFA events, various school functions and fairs.
Education
Purdue Global University , Lafayette
Ed.D from Organizational Leadership
05.2027
Bowling Green State University , Bowling Green, OH
Master of Arts from Voice Performance And Pedagogy
05.2002
Kentucky State University , Frankfort, KY
Bachelor of Arts from Voice Performance
05.2000
Skills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Relationship building and management
- Goals and performance
- Staff Development
- Team building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Training and mentoring
- Team Supervision
- Community Engagement
- Event Coordination
- Public Speaking
- Team Management
Certification
- SIOP Certified, Pearson
- 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education, Glasgow
- Licensed (Charter License IDOE) Director of Choirs Christel House - 2015-2022
- Leadership and Development Training NAFME Micro Credentials - 2019
- 2020 recipient of the Innovative Teaching Award, Christel House Academy South
- 2022 recipient of the African American Excellence in Education award from Innopower Indy Inc.
- 2022 Grammy nomination for Music Education
- Project Management, Howard University - 2024
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Timeline
Vocal Music Instructor
Crispus Attucks High School
2023.03 - Current (1 year & 6 months)
Related Arts Department Head
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School
2018.08 - 2022.06 (3 years & 10 months)
Performing Arts Coordinator
Christel House Academy South
2015.08 - 2018.08 (3 years)
Director of Choirs
Christel House Academy South
2013.08 - 2022.06 (8 years & 10 months)
Assistant Director
East 91st. Street School Of Fine Arts
2004.05 - 2010.10 (6 years & 5 months)
Purdue Global University
Ed.D from Organizational Leadership
Bowling Green State University
Master of Arts from Voice Performance And Pedagogy
Kentucky State University
Bachelor of Arts from Voice Performance
- SIOP Certified, Pearson
- 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education, Glasgow
- Licensed (Charter License IDOE) Director of Choirs Christel House - 2015-2022
- Leadership and Development Training NAFME Micro Credentials - 2019
- 2020 recipient of the Innovative Teaching Award, Christel House Academy South
- 2022 recipient of the African American Excellence in Education award from Innopower Indy Inc.
- 2022 Grammy nomination for Music Education
- Project Management, Howard University - 2024
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