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Overview
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Wesley Rice

Wesley Rice

Tulsa,OK

Summary

Experienced music educator with a strong background in choral and vocal literature, vocal pedagogy, and music theory. Demonstrated expertise in developing effective lesson plans, fostering team building, and engaging students. Proven track record of successful collaboration with colleagues, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Highly reliable and dedicated to creating a supportive and productive learning environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Music Fundamentals Teacher

Sistema Tulsa
01.2025 - Current

Substitute Teacher

ESS
01.2025 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.

Front Office Assistant

Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to professors and office staff.
  • Maintained a professional and welcoming environment for students, professors, and community members, contributing to an overall positive experience.
  • Coordinated master schedule by booking and rescheduling rehearsals, performances and extra-curricular meetings.

Music Fundamentals Teacher

Sistema Tulsa
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan units that connected subjects and promoted deeper appreciation for music.

Teaching Assistant

Tulsa Public Schools
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.

Education

Greenwood School of Music Front Office Assistant -

Greenwood School of Music, OSU
Stillwater, OK
05.2024

Bachelor of Music - Vocal Music Education

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Music Industry

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
01.2020

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Behavior management

Certification

Oklahoma Teaching License

Mental Health First Aid Certified

Teaching Experience and Observation

Early Field Observation Experience

  • Edmond Memorial High School, Edmond
  • Mayfield Middle School, Oklahoma City
  • Perkins-Tryon Elementary School, Perkins


Student Teaching Experience

  • Broken Arrow High School, Broken Arrow
  • Jenks West Elementary, Jenks

Timeline

Music Fundamentals Teacher

Sistema Tulsa
01.2025 - Current

Substitute Teacher

ESS
01.2025 - Current

Front Office Assistant

Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music
08.2022 - 05.2024

Music Fundamentals Teacher

Sistema Tulsa
10.2021 - 05.2022

Teaching Assistant

Tulsa Public Schools
09.2021 - 05.2022

Greenwood School of Music Front Office Assistant -

Greenwood School of Music, OSU

Bachelor of Science - Music Industry

Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Music - Vocal Music Education

Oklahoma State University
Wesley Rice