David Adragna
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Credentials
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Data-Driven Learning Design
LinkedInMar, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kentwood Public Schools
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Educator, Secondary
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Aug 2022 - Present
Taught choir classes and a section of adaptive music for learners with exceptionalities to students in grades 6 - 8 at Valleywood Middle School. Aligned curriculum instruction to state and organizational standards in music teaching. Created online curriculum resources and supplementation, managed student progress on a learning management system, and kept clear data on student development. Communicated to a population of students, families, peers and administration in a diverse and vibrant community. Select accomplishments: Collaborated with colleagues to improve literature, supplemental materials, and the implementation of technologies within the curriculum. Show less
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Choir Teacher
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2022
Taught choir classes at St. Clair Middle School and St. Clair High School to students in grades 6 - 12. Designed and delivered instruction and curriculum in a progressive way to align with standards and support student proficiency. Delivered communication to students, peers, and adults in a clear and concise way. Delivered content to individuals, large and small groups. Designed interactive materials to support learning. Select accomplishments: Grew enrollment numbers year-over-year in the choir program through marketing and recruitment efforts. Designed and implemented a new curriculum from scratch, including interactive elements, multimedia resources, and formative self, peer, and teacher assessment opportunities. Show less
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St. Luke's United Methodist Church
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Rochester, Michigan, United States
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Music Director
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2021
Prepared and selected music for weekly services and special performances. Collaborated with community members and local college students to organize featured performances. Ran weekly sectionals and band rehearsals. Prepared and selected music for weekly services and special performances. Collaborated with community members and local college students to organize featured performances. Ran weekly sectionals and band rehearsals.
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First Presbyterian Church
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Pontiac, Michigan, United States
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Section Leader
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
Ran rehearsals in the absence of the director. Rehearsed and performed in weekly services and events. Ran rehearsals in the absence of the director. Rehearsed and performed in weekly services and events.
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Lapeer Community Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Long Term Substitute Teacher
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Apr 2019 - Jun 2019
Created lesson plans for, and taught choir classes to 6 - 12 students at Lapeer High School, Zemmer 8-9 Campus, and Rolland-Warner 6-7 Campus. Prepared students and families for performances including multiple concerts and a graduation performance. Select accomplishments: Effectively managed classrooms of over 60 students. Developed rapport with students quickly in a temporary role. Created lesson plans for, and taught choir classes to 6 - 12 students at Lapeer High School, Zemmer 8-9 Campus, and Rolland-Warner 6-7 Campus. Prepared students and families for performances including multiple concerts and a graduation performance. Select accomplishments: Effectively managed classrooms of over 60 students. Developed rapport with students quickly in a temporary role.
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Lake Shore Public Schools
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student Teacher
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
Co-directed and accompanied students in grades 9 - 12 at Lake Shore High School. This included running daily classes, helping with parent communication, IEP preparation, supporting classroom function and helping to adapt and update curriculum and classroom procedures. Select accomplishments: Prepared an advanced group for the Michigan School Vocal Music Association’s (MSVMA) District Choral Festival, where they received a Division 1 rating. Conducted the Lake Shore High School choirs at concerts, MSVMA festivals including Chamber Choir Festival and District Choral Festival, Co-directed students at performances at Michigan Music Conference, as well as a Music Festival in Orlando, Florida. Show less
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AMC Theatres
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Crew Member
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Nov 2018 - Mar 2019
Worked in ticket, concessions and ushering booths. Assisted customers with questions and needs. Performed daily stocking, maintenance and cleaning duties. Worked in ticket, concessions and ushering booths. Assisted customers with questions and needs. Performed daily stocking, maintenance and cleaning duties.
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J.Crew
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Stylist
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2018 - 2019
Provided customer service and advice to customers seeking clothing advice and information. Performed fittings with clients. Performed organizational and cleaning duties as needed. Select accomplishments: Selected as the top seller in store-wide competition. Provided customer service and advice to customers seeking clothing advice and information. Performed fittings with clients. Performed organizational and cleaning duties as needed. Select accomplishments: Selected as the top seller in store-wide competition.
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Oakland University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Peer Tutor
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Dec 2016 - Apr 2018
Created lesson plans and materials to facilitate content delivery for one-on-one peer tutoring. Provided lesson plans, materials and support in understanding content. Helped peers create a process that made sense for them to solve problems, and helped to develop study plans.
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Facilities Assistant
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Oct 2015 - Aug 2017
Performed office organizational and repair tasks as-needed including specialized lighting and sound equipment. Worked in various roles for performances including ushering, working backstage, and running lighting, sound, and camera equipment.
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FB Package and Shipping Center
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Marine City, Michigan, United States
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Shipping and Receiving Clerk
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Feb 2012 - Aug 2014
Helped customers decide on shipping, receiving, and packaging needs to suit their specific situations. Performed manual labor, cleaning, organizing and inventory duties. Helped customers decide on shipping, receiving, and packaging needs to suit their specific situations. Performed manual labor, cleaning, organizing and inventory duties.
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Education
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2014 - 2019
Oakland University
Bachelor of Music Education - BMus, Vocal Music Education
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