Karen Spurney
Lead Teacher at The John Thomas Dye School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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GE Aerospace Explore Human Resources Virtual Experiences Program
GEFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Apple Certified Teacher
AppleApr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Orff Level 1 Certification
American Orff-Schulwerk AssociationJul, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
California Clear Teaching Credential
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingMay, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The John Thomas Dye School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Teacher
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Aug 2014 - Present
-Develop Diversity, Equity & Inclusion professional skills through awarded travel grants to Cuba, Ghana, and Kenya, to improve organizational culture. -Track and evaluate performance of 350 students a year with recommendations and support for improving student success. -Lead a team of assistant directors and 50 performers in annual cumulative performance. -Successfully coordinate talent in 20 annual events to exhibit achievement in cross-collaboration of subject areas. -Launched an internal newspaper, building a team of 65 writers and assistants, to increase leadership opportunities and increase awareness of global issues -Mentor newly hired employees through inspiring leadership and credentialed experience to improve retention. Show less
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Top Clef Publishing
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United States
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Book Publishing
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Co-Founder
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Oct 2011 - Present
*Developed the music-learning workbook titled “NOTEBUSTERS” to fulfill an educational need. *Communicated with merchants and customers to boost search engine rankings and increase product distribution. *Developed the music-learning workbook titled “NOTEBUSTERS” to fulfill an educational need. *Communicated with merchants and customers to boost search engine rankings and increase product distribution.
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Freelance Pianist and Music Studio Manager
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Jan 2003 - Present
-Perform concerts Symphony Concerts, Church Services, School Performances, Commercials, Tutorials, Weddings -Music Teacher's Association of California Member -West Los Angeles Branch -Students ranging in all ages from 5 to adult -Perform concerts Symphony Concerts, Church Services, School Performances, Commercials, Tutorials, Weddings -Music Teacher's Association of California Member -West Los Angeles Branch -Students ranging in all ages from 5 to adult
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Mood Elixirs
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Founder and Manager
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Nov 2020 - Present
*Developed product line centered on emotional and physical well-being. *Analyze all sales, customer service, marketing and inventory management to optimize brand awareness and increase engagement. *Develop and foster strong relationships with customers with highest possible reviews and a feedback rate of 24%. *Developed product line centered on emotional and physical well-being. *Analyze all sales, customer service, marketing and inventory management to optimize brand awareness and increase engagement. *Develop and foster strong relationships with customers with highest possible reviews and a feedback rate of 24%.
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Music Director
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Aug 2008 - Jul 2014
*Mediated between parish and school to increase community and improve culture. *Oversaw the successful integration of the two groups to improve performance for accreditation. *Improved attendance and revenue by directing two choirs and musicians for 30 annual events and performances. *Developed instrumental programs and trained instructors in program curriculum. *Mediated between parish and school to increase community and improve culture. *Oversaw the successful integration of the two groups to improve performance for accreditation. *Improved attendance and revenue by directing two choirs and musicians for 30 annual events and performances. *Developed instrumental programs and trained instructors in program curriculum.
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Education
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2022 - 2024
California State University, Long Beach
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
2003 - 2007
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Music, Performance -
2007 - 2008
Azusa Pacific University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
2011 - 2013
Mount Saint Mary's College California
California Clear Teaching Credential -
2022 - 2024
California State University, Long Beach
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
2003 - 2007
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Music, Piano
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