Teryl Johnson

• Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students' talents and hard work.
• Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notation, tempo, dynamics, intonation, tone, and expression.
• Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
• Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
• Collaborated with colleagues to integrate music into cross-curricular activities, enriching overall educational experience.
• Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.

Supervise and evaluate staff;

Provide support to students and staff to assure the best learning experiences;

Supervise Dean/Athletic Director in athletics and student support/discipline;

Foster parent and community involvement in the school;

Assure facilities are safe and effective for student learning

Assure that district procedures and policies are followed

*For further information, please see my cover letter

• Managed a comprehensive inventory system for instruments, music library, and equipment to facilitate efficient use of resources and prevent loss or damage.
• Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
• Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
• Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
• Developed lessons to help students learn basic tenets of musicianship: Tone, intonation, breath support, rhythm, dynamics, notation, etc.

(Left Wahluke Middle School to take the principal job at Kittitas, where I had taught for 14 years prior)

• Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
• Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
• Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
• Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
• Facilitated collaboration between departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula for a more holistic educational experience.
• Increased parent and community engagement with strategic communication plans and regular events.
• Facilitated professional learning communities, encouraging collaboration and shared best practices among faculty.
• Enhanced safety protocols, creating secure and welcoming school environment for students and staff.

• Assured I was properly trained for the position
• Assured Title I and other federal programs were in compliance with guidelines to serve all students that fell within the programs
• Provided training to district and school personnel
• Attended several yearly training opportunities
• Assured federal programs budgets were submitted and followed

• Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students' talents and hard work.
• Acquired new instruments (district funds and through seeking donations from the community), continually repaired instruments so everyone could play
• Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notation, tempo, rhythm, dynamics, intonation, harmony, music history, etc.
• Hosted and managed regional band festival every year
• Choir (2 years), 3 bands (14 years), additional student projects
• Elementary General Music (during my least year at Kittitas)