WALEED HAQQ
Music Teacher/Band Director
Detroit,MI
Summary
Seasoned music teacher with 13 years' experience in instruction and 19 years' experience as a professional musician. Accomplished in creating curriculum to prepare students for music examinations. Demonstrated leverage expertise to advance organizational goals and guide students towards excellence in musical performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6-8 Music Teacher/Band Director
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Detroit, Michigan
08.2019 - 01.2025
- Executed 6-8th grade vocal and instrumental music instruction in preparation for performances.
- Tracked student's attendance, academics, and behavior.
- Tracked parent communication logs.
- Integrated technology into instruction using YouTube videos and aural examples.
- Taught beginners to read, write, and perform instrumental music.
- Facilitated after school rehearsals for Concert and Marching Band.
- Taught strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
- Created music ensembles based on individual student ability.
- Arranged music for Marching Band.
- Provided private lessons for interested students outside of school hours.
- Collaborated with non-music teaching staff for student incentives.
- Created projects using Donors Choose to receive music instruments and supplies.
- Partnered with Detroit Harmony to help inventory and distribute donated instruments to students in need.
- Established a 'Parent Pioneers Club' for the Marching Pioneers Junior Academy Band Committee.
- Appointed as Chairman of the Parent & Family Committee for the 2023-2024 school year.
K-12 Music Teacher
Detroit Community Schools
Detroit, Michigan
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Executed daily lesson plans teaching basic music theory.
- Introduced students to woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
- Helped organize acts for school talent show.
- Started a beginner drumline that performed for the school talent show.
- Used access to internet to display music ensembles.
- Introduced students to music fraternities and sororities.
- Prepared students for music performances playing instruments and singing.
- Provided music lessons for students after school.
- Taught students the importance of discipline, respect, effort, and organization (D.R.E.O.)
- Provided students with information on how to obtain music scholarships for college and introduced them to University Directors.
5-8 General Music Teacher
Detroit Service Learning Academy
Detroit, Michigan
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Executed daily lesson plans teaching basic music theory
- Introduced students to brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments
- Used the smart board to display music ensembles
- Taught students the school's mission and vision statement
- Introduced students to music fraternities and sororities
- Prepared students for music performances playing instruments and singing
- Provided free music lessons during lunch and after school for students that were interested
- Taught students the importance of discipline, respect, effort, and organization
- Provided students with information on how to obtain music scholarships for college.
K-12 Instrumental Music Instructor
Allen Academy
Detroit, Michigan
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Fostered inviting and comfortable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for concert and marching band instruments and commitment to practicing.
- Introduced students to the Head Band Director at Kentucky State University to inquire about music/band scholarship opportunities.
K-12 Substitute Teacher/HS Assistant Band Director
River Rouge Public Schools
River Rouge, Michigan
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Monitored students while permanent teacher was absent.
- Administered lesson plans in the absence of a permanent teacher.
- Mentored students academically as well as musically.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Selected and arranged music for multiple holiday performances and special events.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
8-12 Substitute Teacher/HS Assistant Band Director
Ecorse Public Schools
Ecorse, Michigan
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Supervised students while permanent teacher was absent.
- Administered lesson plans in the absence of a permanent teacher.
- Mentored students academically as well as musically.
- Arranged music for the Marching Band.
- Organized and filed student academic records.
- Traveled with and directed the high school band at school events and battle of the bands competitions.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Independence University
09.2019
Bachelor of General Studies, with Concentration in Music -
University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
05.2011
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr. Sr. High School
06.2004
Skills
- Finale
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- PowerSchool
- Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning
- Program Development
- Supply Coordination
- Performance direction
- Equipment Maintenance
- Sight Reading
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance preparation
- Relationship Building
- Faculty Collaboration
- Music Theory
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
Certificates, Activities & Awards
- 2019, President's List (4.0 GPA) at Independence University, MBA Program
- 2020, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Rho Mu Nu Chapter, Talent Hunt Chairman
- 2018-2019, Forever Illustrating Real Entertainment, LLC. (F.I.R.E.) Band Director
- 2018, President's List (3.93 GPA) at Independence University, MBA Program
- 2010, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity of America, Rho Gamma Chapter
- 2009, Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Inc., Epsilon Chi Chapter
- 2008, DPAC Award for displaying Discipline, Pride, Attitude, and Commitment as a leader of the Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South (M4)
- 2007, Service Award for devoting four years of service to the band program at the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
- 2004 Full Tuition Band Scholarship (Four years)
- 2003, Detroit All City High School Marching Band, participated in rehearsals and performances playing the trumpet
- 2002-2004, Division I Rating Award for Outstanding Performance at the MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival
Volunteer Work Experience
06/2005, Present, Volunteer Assistant Director/Music Arranger, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sr. High School, Detroit, MI
Certification
- 2021, State of Michigan Interim Teaching Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
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Timeline
6-8 Music Teacher/Band Director
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
08.2019 - 01.2025
K-12 Music Teacher
Detroit Community Schools
09.2016 - 07.2019
K-12 Instrumental Music Instructor
Allen Academy
09.2015 - 01.2016
5-8 General Music Teacher
Detroit Service Learning Academy
09.2014 - 09.2016
K-12 Substitute Teacher/HS Assistant Band Director
River Rouge Public Schools
09.2012 - 08.2014
8-12 Substitute Teacher/HS Assistant Band Director
Ecorse Public Schools
09.2011 - 03.2012
Master of Business Administration -
Independence University
Bachelor of General Studies, with Concentration in Music -
University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr. Sr. High School
- 2021, State of Michigan Interim Teaching Certificate
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