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
Music Teacher
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Detroit
08.2019 - Current
- 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
- Chairman of the Parent & Family Committee for the 2023-2024 school year.
Substitute Teacher/ Assistant Band Director
River Rouge Public Schools
05.2012 - Current
- Monitored students while permanent teacher was absent
- Administered lesson plans in the absence of a permanent teacher
- Arranged music for the Marching Band
- Mentored students academically as well as musically.
Music Teacher
Detroit Community Schools
Detroit
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.
Instrumental Music Instructor
Allen Academy
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Executed daily lesson plans teaching basic music theory
- Introduced students to brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments
- 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 the Head Band Director at Kentucky State University.
Substitute Teacher/ Assistant Band Director
Ecorse Public Schools
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Monitored 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.
General Music Teacher
Detroit Service Learning Academy
Detroit
09.2014
- 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.
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
References
Available upon request
Certification
- 2021, State of Michigan Interim Teaching Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Music Teacher
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
08.2019 - Current
Music Teacher
Detroit Community Schools
09.2016 - 07.2019
Instrumental Music Instructor
Allen Academy
09.2015 - 01.2016
General Music Teacher
Detroit Service Learning Academy
09.2014
Substitute Teacher/ Assistant Band Director
River Rouge Public Schools
05.2012 - Current
Substitute Teacher/ 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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