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BAND DIRECTOR
Professional Summary
Provide a safe and positive opportunity for all students to be educated in the art of music. Offer a different and enthusiastic approach to band. Use knowledge gained in 15 years of teaching and 30 years of performing music, to guide a high energetic passion for others to enjoy. Maintain a professional manner with time management and collaboration. Career supported by Bachelor of Music Education K-12.
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Work History
Band Director | Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 - Pocatello , ID08/2014 - Current
- Received consistent Superior (1) ratings at CHSAA music events.
- Taught band programs of over 200+ students.
- Coordinated Veteran's Day Music Ceremony for music department to display to military public.
- Helped write current district curriculum used for middle school and high school music.
- Design, organize, and coordinate instrument try out/selection events throughout district.
- Design and supervise next step recruitment/retention from elementary to middle school and middle school to high school music programs.
- Develop, coordinate, and organize Widefield District Honor Band Festival.
- Pikes Peak Middle School Honor Band President from 2013-2019
- Boys and girls track coach. (2014-current)
- Learned instrument repair on all instruments to help save budget.
- Awarded Mesa Ridge High School Graduating class of 2015 and 2018 Inspirational Teacher.
- Teacher mentor for two orchestra teachers, one band teacher, and one 6th grade teacher.
- Hiring committee for multiple teaching and administrative positions throughout district.
- Assist in building development committee for Grand Mountain School.
- Establish safe and positive learning environment.
- Hold myself to high standards and devote emphasis to punctuality, professionalism, and educational morals.
- Teach in diverse community including students with disabilities (SSN) and Widefield Inclusive Socialization Communication Program (WISC).
- Collaborate with colleagues and administration.
- Develop student, parent, and community rapport through performances and musical rehearsals.
- Prepare students for success by encouraging them to explore opportunities and persevere through challenging tasks.
- Differentiate teaching methods and instructional materials to meet a magnitude of students' needs and interests.
- Establish, communicate, and enforce clear expectations and routines for positive learning environment.
- Design, coordinate, and supervise after school clubs, events, and activities.
- Take part in professional development, teacher workshops, and music specific conferences to continue and improve educational philosophy and professional competency.
- Discuss with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic direction.
Assistant Marching Band Director | Albuquerque Public Schools - Albuquerque , NM06/2007 - 05/2020
- Traveled out of state for parade and other marching competitions with 150+ students, staff, and parent groups.
- Helped organize travel for 150+ people. (in state and out of state, bus, flights, food, lodging, etc)
- Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and high energy to empower musicians to perform their best at all times.
- Assisted in building student leadership for future leading roles in program.
- Established outside hiring with other staff positions to include, marching drill writer, music arranger, drum instructor, brass and woodwind instructor, color-guard instructor, and body/visual/marching coaches.
- Instruct individuals and groups in rules, strategies, and techniques in physical marching.
- Instruct individuals and groups in rules, strategies, and techniques in memorizing music.
- Instruct individuals and groups in rules, strategies, and techniques in body movement for general effect scoring.
- Design, plan, and direct summer band camps to build relationships, prepare for season, and maximize student evolvement and music ability.
- Adjudicated marching band competitions for CBA Marching events held in Pueblo, CO.
- Collaborate with other band directors throughout state to broaden knowledge of rules and building positive relationships.
- Helped finished in top 8 places for CBA marching band finals every year of my assistance. (Colorado Bandmasters Association)
- Helped achieve third place (bronze medal placement) in 2017
Middle School Band Director | Watson Jr High - Widefield School District 3 - City , STATE08/2007 - 07/2013
- Received consistent Superior (1) ratings at CHSAA music events.
- Built band program from 60 to 140 students.
- Coordinated Veteran's Day Music Ceremony for music department to display to military public.
- Collaborate with colleagues and administration.
- Develop student, parent, and community rapport.
- Establish safe and positive learning environment.
- Establish, communicate, and enforce clear expectations and routines for positive learning environment.
- Hold myself to high standards and devote emphasis to punctuality, professionalism, and educational morals.
- Design and supervise next step recruitment from elementary to middle school and middle school to high school music programs.
- Take part in professional development, teacher workshops, and music specific conferences to continue and improve educational philosophy and professional competency.
- Discuss with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic direction.
- Coordinate, organize, and develop Widefield District Honor Band Festival.
- Boys and girls track coach. (2010-2013)
High School/Middle School Music Teacher | Pueblo School District 60 - City , STATE08/2006 - 06/2007
- Taught one band class, one orchestra class, and one guitar class at Pueblo Central High School.
- Taught 6th - 8th grade band at Corwin Middle School.
Education
University Of Northern Colorado - City03/2006Bachelor of Arts: Bachelor of Music Education K-12
Widefield High School - City05/2000High School Diploma
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School Attended
- University Of Northern Colorado
- Widefield High School
Job Titles Held:
- Band Director
- Assistant Marching Band Director
- Middle School Band Director
- High School/Middle School Music Teacher
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts : Bachelor of Music Education K-12
High School Diploma
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