Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clubs And Organizations
Community Service And Collaboration
Professional Memberships And Organizational Service
Choral Achievements
Certification
Timeline
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Tamra Sutton

Cove City,NC

Summary

Focused education professional with experience helping students achieve educational and personal goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Choral Activities

Jacksonville High School
01.2017 - Current
  • Performing Arts Chair

Increased membership in school choirs through targeted recruitment efforts and community outreach initiatives.

Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.

Spearheaded collaborations with other music departments, enriching the educational experience for students involved in multiple ensembles.

Implemented professional development opportunities for staff members, promoting continuous improvement in teaching practices.

  • Musical Director

Performed administrative tasks by developing budgets, designing, and printing programs and applying for grants.

  • School Lead Team Facilitator

Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Advised parties on dispute resolution processes, policies and procedures, helping disputants make informed choices.

Collected and analyzed participant feedback, consistently implementing suggestions for improvement in subsequent sessions.

  • Cardinal Ambassador Advisor

Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Mentored student leaders within the choral program, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants.

Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.

  • CAPAA Advisor

Designed individualized learning plans for students, addressing their unique needs and goals.

Education

Master of Arts - School Administration, Education

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Brevard College
Brevard, NC
05.2017

Associate of Arts - Music

Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
05.2014

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Scheduling
  • Performance Improvement
  • Team Collaboration
  • Parent Communication
  • Goal Planning
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Rule Enforcement

Clubs And Organizations

2017- Present, Advisor for JHS chapter of Tri-M International Music Honor Society, Sponsor of student led co-curricular ensembles and groups, JHS Choral Consul, Belle Voix / Chamber Chorale, Trick or Treat for Canned Goods, caroling at Carebridge, ushering for all performing arts productions at JHS, Instrument Petting Zoo for Parkwood Elementary students

Community Service And Collaboration

JHS Choir Community Performance, 2019 Jacksonville Children’s Festival, Continuing collaboration with CCCC music department to provide master classes for JHS Choral Students, Ongoing partnership with music professors at ECU. Professors visit JHS, enrich and inspire students, and offer information and special invitations to university events

Professional Memberships And Organizational Service

  • NATS- National Association of Teachers of Singing
  • ACDA- American Choral Director's Association
  • NCMEA-North Carolina Music Educators Association
  • NAFME: National Association of Music Educators

Choral Achievements

2017- Present, Music in the Parks- 1st place Women’s Choir class AA, Grand Champion Choir of the day 2018/2019, NATS- 3 students secured Regional Level scores 2018/2019, Large Ensemble MPA – 2 Superior Groups 2018/2019, Small Ensemble MPA- 3 Superior Groups, 6 Superior soloist students. 2018/2019, NCMEA Honors Choir- 3 students secured spots in the NCMEA Honors choir 2018/2019, Large Ensemble MPA – 2 Superior Groups, 2017/2018, Small Ensemble MPA- 1 Superior Groups 2017/2018, 3 Superior Soloists, 1 Excellent Soloist, 2 Superior Duets, NCMEA Honors Choir- 2 Students secured spots in the NCMEA Honors Choir 2017/2018

Certification

  • Music K-12 License

Effective 0/7/01/2021, Expires 06/30/2026

Timeline

Director of Choral Activities

Jacksonville High School
01.2017 - Current

Master of Arts - School Administration, Education

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Brevard College

Associate of Arts - Music

Craven Community College
  • Music K-12 License

Effective 0/7/01/2021, Expires 06/30/2026

Tamra Sutton