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JOB OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as an Associate Course Director of Music Fundamentals utilizing comprehensive teaching experience/knowledge, guiding students to love and become proficient with art of music.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY* Advanced knowledge in teaching students using various music instruments and * Proficient with music instruments: piano and organ* Comprehensive background in leading all aspects of musical shows* Attention to detail with excellent listening and communication skills* Meticulous, excellent organizational skills and has the ability to handle multiple tasks

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS & HONORS Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in: Music, Public Administration, and Sociology from (2005) University of North Texas, Denton, TX Attended Dallas Baptist University for a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership with a Principalship for 2 years

Texas Educator’s Standard Certificate: Music EC-12 Orff Schulwerk Certification: Level 1

Received 1st Division at 41st Sandy Lake Fun Fest Choir Competition 2011Received 1st Division at 40th Sandy Lake Fun Fest Choir Competition 2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Elementary Music Teacher Dallas ISD- George HW. Bush Elem., Addison, TX 8/2012-Present*Developed and created stimulating lesson plans that cover a wide range of topics that foster music appreciation* Instructed students in the technical aspects of music, conduct after school rehearsals, put on shows, and play at assemblies and PTA programs*Promoted Little Kids Rock Piano and Guitar Program which promotes kids in the inner city learning how to play instruments received a grant of 20 keyboards and a drum set

Elementary Music Teacher Dallas ISD- Anne Frank Elem., Dallas, TX 8/2012-1/2013*Developed and created stimulating lesson plans that cover a wide range of topics that foster music appreciation* Instructed students in the technical aspects of music, conduct after school rehearsals, put on shows, and play at assemblies and PTA programs*Promoted Little Kids Rock Piano and Guitar Program which promotes kids in the inner city learning how to play instruments received a grant of 10 keyboards and a drum set

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Elementary Music Teacher Dallas ISD- William B. Miller Elem., Dallas, TX 8/2008- 5/2012*Developed and created stimulating lesson plans that cover a wide range of topics that foster music appreciation* Instructed students in the technical aspects of music, conduct after school rehearsals, put on shows, and play at assemblies and PTA programs* Created a choral program and recruited a large group of students to actively participate in Sandy Lake Fun Fest Choir Competition in which the students achieved a 1st place Division Trophy in 2010 and 2011. Five students also participated in the Dallas All City Elementary Honor Choir in which they performed on national televised program Slant 45 Program with Jordan Sparks and Nick Russo at the American Airlines Center and performed at the Dallas Martin Luther King Oratory Competition.*Established Little Kids Rock Piano Program which promotes kids in the inner city learning how to play instruments received a grant of 10 keyboards and a drum set*Promoted Arts programs such as House of Blues, Opera, and the Symphony

Elementary Music Teacher Dallas ISD- Clinton P. Russell Elem., Dallas, TX 8/2011- 1/2012*Developed and created stimulating lesson plans that cover a wide range of topics that foster music appreciation* Instructed students in the technical aspects of music, conduct after school rehearsals, put on shows, and play at assemblies and PTA programs*Promoted Little Kids Rock Piano and Guitar Program which promotes kids in the inner city learning how to play instruments received a grant of 10 keyboards and a drum set*Promoted Arts programs such as House of Blues, Opera, and the Symphony

Director of Music Joy Tabernacle, Dallas, TX 02/2015 -06/2015* Taught three part harmony to Praise and Worship Team and Youth Choir in religious setting* Provided various styles of music for congregation* Set up the audio equipment for services

Director of Music The Lord’s House, Ft. Worth, TX 08/2014 -12/2014* Taught three part harmony to Praise and Worship Team and Youth Choir in religious setting* Provided various styles of music for congregation

Musician/ Music Assistant Power & Authority Tabernacle, Grand Prairie, TX 1/2000 -2014* Taught three part harmony to three choirs in religious setting * Provide various styles of music for congregation * Travel with nationally known gospel mass choir and accompany well known gospel artists such as Nikki Ross, Leandra Johnson, Bruce Parham, Lecresia Campbell, Twinkie Clark*Played on Live recording with Toni Harris*WFH Youth choir won 1st place in Kellogg Singing Competition 2006

Private Piano Teacher Piano Lessons in Your Home/Private Studio 4/2007-2015*Provided instrumental and music training for students ages 4-16 and adults*Responsible for keeping students' financial accounts and collecting payments for tuition

*Tailored lesson plans and integrated a wide range of activities and materials in order to accommodate different learning styles of the students*Offered praise, positive encouragement, and rewards in order to keep students motivated and eager to learn and progress*Organized a spring recital in order to show student progress

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES*Texas Music Educators Association *American Orff Schulwerk Association- Music and Movement Education *The National Association of Music Education*Participated and performed in the University of North Texas Summer Program Duke Ellington Musical “Sophisticated Lady” and traveled to perform the musical at Crested De Butte in Colorado

TECHNOLOGY & SKILLS*Microsoft Word. Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher*Instruments: Piano, organ, keyboard, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone * Proficient in sight-reading, classical, pop, gospel, jazz*Arrangement of orchestra scores using music software Finale, Cake Walk, Garage Band, Ableton Live 9, and Logic Pro X

REFERENCE SGeorge Shelton (817)680-8898Alberta Williams (214)538-1977Shonda Butler (870)718-1656Gwen Farris (972)658-5095