Tim Burton
Rome,GA
Summary
Motivating and talented music educator driven to inspire students to pursue academic and personal excellence. Creates a challenging, safe, and engaging learning environment in which students become life-long learners.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director
Model High School
07.2008 - Current
- Rebuilt band program through growth in numbers from 37 members to over 90
- Improved sound quality as well as instrumental technique
- Provided positive exposure for the band program through worthwhile performances including parades, sporting games, various community performances including Veterans Day, winter concerts, Large Group Performance Evaluation and various marching competitions
- Earned Superior ratings at GMEA sponsored marching competitions
- Earned Superior ratings at LGPE
- Maintained a healthy band booster program
Band Director
Adairsville High School
06.2002 - 05.2008
- Developed an award winning band program receiving numerous superior ratings at GMEA sponsored competitions and LGPE
- Increased participation numbers by doubling membership
- Maintained a successful booster program
- Taught chorus; co-taught algebra, geometry, and money management
Music Teacher
Excel Christian Academy
08.1999 - 05.2002
- Restarted band program and built to 55 students (grades 5th, 6th,and 7th)
- Taught K-12 general music and Bible
Education
Master of Arts - Conducting
Southern Oregon University (American Band College)
Ashland, OR07.2005
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Lee University
Cleveland, TN06.1999
Skills
- Committed to cultivating student leadership
- Goes beyond the call of duty
- Pays close attention to detail
- Works well with others
- Continually strives for excellence
- Committed to being a team player
- Works as part of a community of educators
Accomplishments
Model High School Teacher of the Year 2015
Star Student Teacher 2015
Peach State Marching Contest Silver Division Champion - 2022
Students Selected to All State Band 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024
Student Selected to the All National Band 2018
Students Selected to DCI 2017-2019
Students Selected to District Band 2009-2024
Consistently Received Superior Ratings in both Concert Band and Marching Band
Skills
- Strong communication, public relation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate well and concisely in both verbal and written communication
- Ability and knowledge to effectively lead and teach band at the middle school and high school level
- Will collaborate with the high school director to create a strong and fluid band program for grades 6-12
- Ability to build both long range and short range plans for student development based on 20+ years of educational and teaching experience
- Ensure teaching aligns with state and national standards and guidelines
- Collaborate with other teachers to ensure academic success for all students
Timeline
Band Director
Model High School
07.2008 - Current
Band Director
Adairsville High School
06.2002 - 05.2008
Music Teacher
Excel Christian Academy
08.1999 - 05.2002
Master of Arts - Conducting
Southern Oregon University (American Band College)
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Lee University
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