Victoria King
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Music educator with over 20 years of experience in teaching music elementary through high school levels. Expertise in instrumental, vocal technique, music theory, and ensemble direction. NYS-certified in K-12 Music & Theatre Education with a focus on curriculum design and inclusive learning environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Itinerate Building Teacher
East Syracuse Minoa School District, NY
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered instruction as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher across K-6 general education classes.
- Facilitated learning in special needs, art, band, general music, and chorus settings.
- Implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and learning styles.
Strings, Piano, Voice Instructor
Kings Studio
01.2000 - Current
- Teach individual and small group lessons strings, piano, voice and brass.
- Implemented diverse methods including Essential Elements, Sound Innovations, Bornoff, Bastien, Thompson, Hannon, Vaccai, Lessac and others.
- Guided students through preparation for auditions ( such as NYSSMA) and live performances.
- Created individualized lesson plans tailored to each student's unique learning style.
- Create and implement group lesson plans for musicians and non-musicians tailored to the groups needs such as "Elements of music for Non-Musicians", "Staging Opera Scenes for First year college Singers", "What do I need to do to prepare for Pre-Auditions?" and more
Music Teacher
Syracuse City Schools - ITC High School
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Taught Strings and Band students
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Organized successful concerts, events and NYSSMA, showcasing students' talents and hard work.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Enhanced students' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
Music Teacher for Special Needs
OCM BOCES
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Fostered creativity by encouraging improvisation, and creative composition within the classroom setting.
- Improved student creativity and musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse students, resulting in increased motivation and progress.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
Visiting Guest Professor
SUNY Potsdam
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Mentored aspiring teachers as part of the university''s teacher preparation program, sharing insights from years of experience in the field.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Taught acting and vocal theatre
- Directed professional level production
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Coached students on stage presence, vocal projection, and physical movement techniques for more dynamic performances.
- Coordinated successful productions by directing rehearsals, managing set design, and collaborating closely with technical crews.
Theatre Teacher & Director
Oswego High School, NY
09.1988 - 06.2000
- Taught acting, voice, movement, and technical theatre
- Directed multiple award-winning productions annually
- Designed and supervised technical operations for school performances
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.
- Organized engaging field trips to local theatres, fostering a deeper understanding of the theatrical arts.
- Coached students on stage presence, vocal projection, and physical movement techniques for more dynamic performances.
- Coordinated successful school productions by directing rehearsals, managing set design, and collaborating closely with technical crews.
Visiting Guest Artist
Various Institutions
01.1990 - Current
- Lead masterclasses and workshops in vocal technique, acting, and performance
- Specialize in American Method, dialects, speech, and audition prep
Assistant Vocal Teacher
New School University
09.2001 - 05.2003
- Taught and rehearsed students' repertoire music, International phonetic alphabet and international dialects skills.
- Expanded students' repertoire knowledge
- Emphasized sight-reading skills development for advanced learners who sought additional opportunities within ensemble settings or solo performances.
- Managed scheduling and communication with clients efficiently to maintain a well-organized teaching practice.
- Collaborated with other teachers at multi-disciplinary studio events for cross-training opportunities between disciplines including acting and dance classes.
Operations Manager
Symphoria AKA Syracuse Orchestra
01.2012 - 06.2020
- Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
- Negotiated contracts with artists, and various unions and contractors to obtain best quality for the orchestra.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of artists.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
MFA - Acting & Directing
Actors Studio Drama School, New School University
MS - Theatre & Music Education
SUNY Oswego
BA - Theatre & Music (Voice); Minor in Dance
SUNY Brockport
Honors - Shakespeare & 19th-Century Drama
Loughborough University (UK)
Loughborough, UKSkills
- Curriculum development
- Theatrical production experience
- Interdisciplinary project coordination
- Tailored instruction for diverse learning groups
- Conducting
- Music theory
- Classroom management
Confident public speaking
Deadline oriented
Engaging presentation
Cultural sensitivity
Artistic networking
Inspiring mentorship
Strong visualization
Teamwork and cooperation
Artistic collaboration
Certification
- NYS Certification Music K-12
- NYS Certification Theatre K-12
- Ongoing training in Alexander Technique
- Ongoing training in Instrumental & Vocal Pedagogy
Awards
AUDIE Award Nominee – Achievement in Production (2006), Kennedy Center Playwriting Contest Finalist, National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Scholarship Recipient, Multiple awards for musical and theatrical direction at regional festivals
Affiliations
- Central NY Association of Music Teachers
- NY State Theatre Education Association
- OPERA America
- Educational Theatre Association
- NY State School of Music Assocation
- Central New York Association of Music Teachers
- Syracuse Sounds Of Music Association
Curriculum & Program Development
- Contributing Author, NYS Standards & Assessments in Arts Education
- Developed K-12 theatre education curriculum at SUNY Potsdam
- Created curriculum and directed youth programming at Cathedral Academy at Pompei (2010–2014)
Languages
Italian
Limited Working
German
Elementary
Timeline
Itinerate Building Teacher
East Syracuse Minoa School District, NY
02.2025 - Current
Music Teacher
Syracuse City Schools - ITC High School
02.2022 - 06.2024
Music Teacher for Special Needs
OCM BOCES
09.2021 - 02.2022
Operations Manager
Symphoria AKA Syracuse Orchestra
01.2012 - 06.2020
Visiting Guest Professor
SUNY Potsdam
09.2003 - 05.2004
Assistant Vocal Teacher
New School University
09.2001 - 05.2003
Strings, Piano, Voice Instructor
Kings Studio
01.2000 - Current
Visiting Guest Artist
Various Institutions
01.1990 - Current
Theatre Teacher & Director
Oswego High School, NY
09.1988 - 06.2000
MS - Theatre & Music Education
SUNY Oswego
BA - Theatre & Music (Voice); Minor in Dance
SUNY Brockport
MFA - Acting & Directing
Actors Studio Drama School, New School University
Honors - Shakespeare & 19th-Century Drama
Loughborough University (UK)
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