Zachary Taylor
Wheaton,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Bands
Naperville North High School
08.2021 - Current
- Managed budgetary responsibilities for department resources, ensuring effective allocation of funds for equipment, music, and events.
- Mentored aspiring musicians, fostering individual talent development and cultivating leadership skills.
- Increased student participation in the band program through targeted recruiting efforts and community outreach initiatives.
- Maintained an organized inventory system for instruments, sheet music library materials ensuring proper care maintenance of valuable resources.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to integrate interdisciplinary arts education into the curriculum.
- Implemented innovative pedagogical methods to enhance musicianship skills among students of various levels of experience.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication between students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
- Led band ensembles to numerous regional, state, and national awards in competitions, festivals, and parades.
- Contributed positively school culture by collaborating various events, productions providing live musical entertainment as needed.
- Utilized multimedia platforms effectively communicate upcoming events announcements families stakeholders.
- Spearheaded outreach efforts targeting underrepresented populations to promote inclusivity within the band program community.
- Designed curriculum for grades 9-12, as well as adult learners
- Collaborates with a comprehensive Music Department, ensuring the success of all students and adults
- Balance multiple projects, using excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills
- Enrolled in district classes to further social justice, civil discourse, and racial equity
Director of Bands & Choirs
Streator Township High School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Contributed positively school culture by collaborating various events, productions providing live musical entertainment as needed.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to integrate interdisciplinary arts education into the curriculum.
- Coordinated engaging field trips to concerts, workshops, masterclasses, or other relevant cultural experiences for student enrichment.
- Implemented innovative pedagogical methods to enhance musicianship skills among students of various levels of experience.
- Increased student participation in the band program through targeted recruiting efforts and community outreach initiatives.
- Maintained an organized inventory system for instruments, sheet music library materials ensuring proper care maintenance of valuable resources.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities for department resources, ensuring effective allocation of funds for equipment, music, and events.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Illinois State University
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Manage multiple budgetary accounts, tracking spending, auditing accounts, and completing PO’s
- Balance multiple projects, using excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to provide additional support for struggling students, leading to improved academic outcomes.
Director of Bands & Choirs
St. Joseph-Ogden High School
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Contributed positively school culture by collaborating various events, productions providing live musical entertainment as needed.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to integrate interdisciplinary arts education into the curriculum.
- Maintained an organized inventory system for instruments, sheet music library materials ensuring proper care maintenance of valuable resources.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities for department resources, ensuring effective allocation of funds for equipment, music, and events.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication between students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
- Mentored aspiring musicians, fostering individual talent development and cultivating leadership skills.
- Designed engaging concert programs that showcased diverse repertoire and highlighted ensemble strengths.
Education
Master of Music - Wind Band Conducting & Trumpet Performance
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 05.2020
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL12.2015
Skills
- Organization
- Personnel Management
- Budgeting
- Inventory Management
- Collaboration/Interpersonal
- Excellent Verbal/Written Skills
- Critical Thinker
- Multitask
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
Timeline
Director of Bands
Naperville North High School
08.2021 - Current
Director of Bands & Choirs
Streator Township High School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Illinois State University
01.2018 - 05.2020
Director of Bands & Choirs
St. Joseph-Ogden High School
01.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Music - Wind Band Conducting & Trumpet Performance
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Illinois Wesleyan University
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