Wanda Barfield
Dothan,AL
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Resourceful Band Director with extensive knowledge of Pep Band and Concert Band and managing up to 35 musicians of all levels for a performance. Successful at creating detailed lesson plans and fundraising. Committed to individual student progress and big-picture growth of musical departments. Demonstrated skills in improving the quality of performance from both musicians and vocalists. Experienced in Master Teaching of performances and familiar with all instruments and personalities of students. Experienced Master Teacher with over 37 years of experience in Education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated Education professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Reliable employee seeking Student Leadership and Activities Coordinator position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Education Specialist with over 37 years of successful experience in education and music. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the Educational Field. Strengths in adapting to situations, dealing with people, and setting a positive atmosphere. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
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1
Certification
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher-Band Director
Providence Christian School
Dothan, AL
09.2019 - Current
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Communicated with distributors and label representatives to obtain new music.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of all skill levels.
- Maintained studio of 32 assorted instrument students in preparation for concert competitions and to secure prominent orchestra roles.
- Planned 2 concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Selected music for 2 holiday performances and special events.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Dothan City Schools
Dothan, AL
08.1983 - 05.2017
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught core subjects, including math, science, technology and history.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Introduced classroom games and various outdoor recreational events to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Integrated technology into 90% of daily lesson plans.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Tutored 10-15 students each year in Math and Science.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Created and led numerous field trips and hands-on activities to foster creativity.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Instructed according to Common Core Standards as part of federal funding mandates for education.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Education
Master's in Special Ed(LD K-12)Elementary Ed
Troy University
Dothan And Troy05.1983
Skills
- Optimizing sound
- Arranging music
- Working with Advanced Musicians in Ensembles
- Teaching Beginner Musicians
- Management and Master Teacher (State of Alabama)
- Teacher Observation skills in evaluating Students
Certification
Honor Societies: Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Theta Kappa, Gamma Beta Phi
Degrees: Bachelor of Science Elementary Education 1-6; Master of Special Education k-12 (concentration in Learning Disabilities; Master of Elementary Education 1-6
Bachelor Degree: Summa Cum Laude
Master's Degree: Magna Cum Laude
Timeline
Classroom Teacher-Band Director
Providence Christian School
09.2019 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Dothan City Schools
08.1983 - 05.2017
Master's in Special Ed(LD K-12)Elementary Ed
Troy University