Cooking, Reading, Exercise, Playing Tennis, and spending time with family
Tokay Allen
Music Specialist
Durham,NC
Summary
National Board Certified Music Educator with 22 years of experience, teaching students how to sing, play various music instruments, including, Recorder, Drums, and Keyboard. Passionate about teaching music in a creative and fun manner. Successful with classroom management and student engagement. Desire to improve academic performance through music instruction and interdisciplinary learning. Dedicated to building and sustaining positive relationships with my students, parents, fellow teachers, and administrators. Eager to impart a love of music on all levels, with a desire to help children develop emotional, social, and behavioral skills to excel in academics and life. Driven to continue to learn and grow professionally in the field of Music Education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Music Specialist
Wake County Public Schools, Southeast Raleigh Elem
Raleigh, NC
08.2019 - Current
- Planned and taught lessons, centered around the 7 elements of music to support and achieve objectives of established elementary music curriculum.
- Created a chorus ensemble comprised of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
- Prepared chorus students for school and holiday performances by leading afterschool rehearsals once a week.
- Participated as a member of our school's Family Engagement Committee.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements, behavior, and developing methods for improvement, through the school messaging app, "Talking Points"
Elementary Music Specialist
Wake County Public Schools, Lake Myra Elem
Wendell, NC
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Planned and taught lessons, based on the 7 elements of music to achieve objectives of established elementary music curriculum.
- Created a chorus ensemble, comprised of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
- Prepared chorus students for school-wide and community performances by conducting rehearsals once a week before school.
- Promoted Music Literacy through teaching 4th grade students how to play the Soprano Recorder.
- Earned National Board Teaching Certification, December 2018
- Utilized Class Dojo to foster positive student behavior and connect with families about school community events.
Elementary Music Specialist
Durham Public Schools, Club Blvd Elem
Durham, NC
08.2005 - 06.2016
- Taught engaging lessons to generate interest in hands-on music learning, using Orff instruments and non-pitched percussion instruments.
- Established a chorus ensemble, consisting of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.
- Prepared chorus students for school-wide and community performances by leading rehearsals twice a week before school.
- Teacher of the Year 2007
- Created a 4th Grade Recorder Ensemble and taught students how to play a wind instrument, while developing an understanding of Music Literacy.
- Participated as Grade Level Chair for the Specialist Team.
Education
Master of Science - Music Education
Towson University
Towson, MD 08.2001 - 05.2004
Certificate in Applications - DOK (Dalcroze, Orff, And Kodaly)
Towson University
Towson, MD 06.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC 08.1990 - 05.1998
Skills
Flexible/Open Minded
Interests
Love to cook, read, exercise, play tennis, and spend time with my family.
Life is short... Do what you love!
Timeline
Elementary Music Specialist
Wake County Public Schools, Southeast Raleigh Elem
08.2019 - Current
Elementary Music Specialist
Wake County Public Schools, Lake Myra Elem
07.2016 - 06.2019
Elementary Music Specialist
Durham Public Schools, Club Blvd Elem
08.2005 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Music Education
Towson University
08.2001 - 05.2004
Certificate in Applications - DOK (Dalcroze, Orff, And Kodaly)
Towson University
06.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
North Carolina Central University
08.1990 - 05.1998
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