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VALEAKA FREEMAN

Orland Park,IL

Summary

Enthusiastic Educator eager to impart love of God and education to elementary students. Experienced Middle School teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 16 years in classroom environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Summer Band Music Instructor(Grades 5-8)

Harvey Public Schools & Griffin Institute Of Music
06.2013 - 03.2020
  • Managed 35 instrumental students of varying instrumentation during morning warmups
  • Provided instrumental instruction: woodwinds, brass, percussion
  • Built students' rhythmic and melodic literacy, analytical skills, and musicianship
  • Collaborated weekly with lead-director to prepare for band rehearsals, lessons, and performances
  • Created scope and sequence for beginning and intermediate band students based on Standards of Excellence method books

Band & Choir Director

Hillcrest High School
07.2013 - 06.2018
  • Planned for and instructed all instrumental, choral and music technology courses including; marching band, pep band, concert band, beginning band, concert choir, audio engineering, and ipad music
  • Selected high quality, age-appropriate repertoire to teach curricular concepts and develop musicianship
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to create cross-curricular lesson plans that integrated music into other subjects.
  • Prepared students for performances at school assemblies, evening concerts, and other school events
  • Structured lessons to improve technique: unison singing, harmony, balance, blend, part independence
  • Established strong relationships with students, parents, and school administrators to foster a supportive musical community.

General Music Teacher & Band Director(Grades 6-12)

Chicago Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2013
  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.

Education

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction: Reading And Literacy

Concordia University
Portland, OR
07.2013

Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) - Music Education

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
12.2004

Skills

Instruction:

  • Curriculum development & lesson planning
  • Individual & group instruction
  • Student-centered learning outcomes
  • Teamwork & collaboration

Classroom Climate:

  • Procedural clarity
  • Classroom management
  • Conflict mediation
  • Relationship-building

Administrative Abilities:

  • Analytical skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Planning & logistics
  • Organization

Technology Management:

  • Google Applications
  • Online communication: Email, Group Me
  • Web design: Wix and Google sites

Certification

  • Illinois Professional Educator License (6-12 General, Choral, & Instrumental Music) Expired

Timeline

Band & Choir Director

Hillcrest High School
07.2013 - 06.2018

Summer Band Music Instructor(Grades 5-8)

Harvey Public Schools & Griffin Institute Of Music
06.2013 - 03.2020

General Music Teacher & Band Director(Grades 6-12)

Chicago Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2013

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction: Reading And Literacy

Concordia University

Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) - Music Education

Chicago State University

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