Tammye McWilliams
Mesquite,Texas
Summary
Dedicated General Music Educator bringing 24 years of educational and musical performance achievements in an elementary school setting. Excellent leadership skills and adaptability to younger music students' specific needs. Experienced in teaching classes for grades Kindergarten through 5th. Driven and diligent with a caring personality and flexible nature. Well-versed in managing classrooms, documentation, and student grades. Teaching students various musical instruments, including recorder, vocal, drums and Orff instruments. Innovative and open-minded individual with zeal for adventure and challenges. Proficient in monitoring student performance and achievement, customize unique lesson plans for each grade level and overseeing rehearsals. Seasoned Choral Director with over 20 years of experience teaching students various vocal techniques and Elementary Musical Theater.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Music Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2000 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notation/ theory, tempo, symphony, rhythm, melody, compositions, chords, movement, stage presence and theatrical performances.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Prepared students for live Choir and Broadway type performances with parental/ community establishing project management protocols.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding, using Quaver on line music curriculum and software.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Directed vocal music students in entry-level group songs such as rounds and cannons.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
- Taught students how to play recorders, piano and Orff instruments.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Instructed students on vocal performance, harmonizing, performing scales and proper posturing.
- Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Customer Service Representative
Budget Car Rental
04.1995 - 08.2000
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Senior Resident Advisor
Northern Texas Job Corps
10.1991 - 04.1995
- Maintained accurate records of room occupancy, key distribution, and facility usage to streamline operations within the residence hall.
- Collaborated with housing staff to improve overall resident experiences, leading to higher retention rates.
- Streamlined administrative processes for room assignments, maintenance requests, and incident reports.
- Ensured safety measures were followed by conducting routine inspections of common areas, rooms, and fire equipment.
- Conducted regular floor meetings to keep residents informed about events, policies, and expectations within the community.
- Served as a liaison between residents and housing administration, facilitating communication and advocating for resident needs.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents involved.
- Participated in ongoing training programs related to diversity awareness, mental health issues, or emergency response procedures.
- Assisted with move-in/move-out procedures to ensure smooth transitions for all residents.
- Fostered a positive living environment for residents through effective conflict resolution and mediation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education, Reading And Bible
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX05.1995
Associate of Arts - Music
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View
Dallas, TX05.1990
Skills
- Music principles and history
- Vocal expertise
- Individual and group instruction
- Proficient in Voice, recorder, Orff
- Program planning
- School assemblies
- Verbal and written communication
- Aural skills
- Rehearsals
- Classroom management
- Safety awareness
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Teacher of the Year" for the 2023-2024 Richard Lagow campus .
- The recipient of the 2023-2024 Dallas Education Foundation - Heart of Teaching Grant.
- Musical Director Broadway Kids shows at Elementary, School Level.
- Produced four student programs a year.
- Multi-Cultural Committee Chairperson
- Composed and taught cross curriculum rap songs.
- Choral Director
- Destination Imagination Coodinator
- Served as a new teacher mentor
Timeline
Elementary Music Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2000 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Budget Car Rental
04.1995 - 08.2000
Senior Resident Advisor
Northern Texas Job Corps
10.1991 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Science - Music Education, Reading And Bible
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Associate of Arts - Music
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt View