Tracy Wright

• Organized school-wide performances showcasing student talent and promoting the importance of music education.
• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
• Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated a variety of media, including songs, games, and visual aids.
• Continuously updated repertoire of teaching materials to incorporate culturally diverse genres and styles.
• Fostered a sense of community among students by creating opportunities for collaborative group work and peer feedback during music activities.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular activities, fostering an appreciation for music in other subject areas.
• Established strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about student progress and performance.

Instrumental, Choral, and General Music Teacher 6-8

• Directed 7 & 8th grade bands
• Provided instrumental lesson instruction to 6, 7, and 8th grade students on various concert band instruments.
• Ensured consistent improvement in students'' sight-reading abilities through targeted exercises designed to strengthen their skills over time.
• Chorus Director for grades 6-8
• Provided formal and informal performance opportunities that included instrumental, vocal, and general music students.
• Prepared individual instrumental and vocal students for District III auditions.
• Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback, reflective practice, and professional developmental needs.
• Inspired a lifelong appreciation of music in students by fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through engaging lessons tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Ensured consistent improvement in students'' sight-reading abilities through targeted exercises designed to strengthen their skills over time.

• Designed and led professional development workshops for Teacher Evaluation and Professional Growth Modules on differentiation of instruction for educators, facilitated modules on SMART goals to improve and support best teaching practices, and assisted in developing student learning objectives in collaboration with DOE and district staff that followed state guidelines and school wide policies
• Evaluated teacher created assessments and provided feedback on rigor and depth of knowledge within multiple subject areas targeting student learning objectives
• Developed performance based assessment rubrics that provide measurable and authentic feedback to students.

General Music and Choral Director 5-8

General Music 1-5 and Choral Director 5-12

Band Director Grade 5 and General Music Teacher 9-12

Concert Band 5-8 and Jazz Band 9-12

Band Director 4-8

General and Choral Music 5-8