Music and Ensembles Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Present

Elementary Music Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2022

- Developed and implemented a culturally inclusive general music program for 450 students, focusing instruction on breathing, musicality, vocal technique, developing steady beat, ukulele, recorder, pitched and unpitched percussion instruments, music notation, improvisation, and connecting musically with communities - Utilized relevant music pedagogies in each lesson, including First Steps, Conversational Solfege, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Orff - Collaborated with colleagues to integrate specific content areas into the music curriculum Show less

K-8 General Music Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

Boston Program Director

• May 2014 - Aug 2016

• Determined Boston programmatic vision, annual performance goals, and operating budget• Lead all Boston programming by developing, managing, growing, and evaluating the Peer Health Exchange program, serving 3,950 ninth graders who otherwise would not receive comprehensive health education• Coordinated staffing of 120 health workshops a week in 27 different high school classrooms • Lead local hiring and program strategic planning; set goals and tracks performance; lead program re-design and pilots to increase impact on primary constituents• Presented key programmatic decisions and program spending to board of directors• Built and maintained relationships with 28 high schools Show less

Boston Program Manager

• Jun 2012 - May 2014

• Managed all aspects of the Peer Health Exchange program at two college sites, including recruitment, selection and training of 200 college volunteers participating in year-long volunteer education program• Led trainings on classroom presence, leadership, teaching skills, and health information to groups of 15-100 volunteers• Served as sole point person between 13 Boston public high schools and PHE program staff and volunteers• Facilitated weekly rigorous mentorship and coaching for student leaders through regular feedback and formal evaluations Show less

Musician (Trumpet/Voice)

• 2000 - Apr 2015

•Performer (trumpet and voice) for various community organizations in Kentucky, Indiana, and Massachusetts •Former Principal Trumpet for Butler Symphony Orchestra and Butler Wind Ensemble (4 years) •Performer (trumpet and voice) for various community organizations in Kentucky, Indiana, and Massachusetts •Former Principal Trumpet for Butler Symphony Orchestra and Butler Wind Ensemble (4 years)

Community Program Manager

• Jan 2011 - May 2012

• Implemented state specific music residency efforts, a coordinated program of school activities and leadership events, and the presentation of live concerts and high quality radio programming • Assisted in recruitment efforts for a yearlong music leadership program in schools and community centers throughout Boston • Implemented state specific music residency efforts, a coordinated program of school activities and leadership events, and the presentation of live concerts and high quality radio programming • Assisted in recruitment efforts for a yearlong music leadership program in schools and community centers throughout Boston

Research and Evaluation Intern

• Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

• Assisted the Education Program Managers in documenting, evaluating, and coding student data using self-developed coding tiers and HyperResearch software for inclusive music and arts educational settings in a primary school in Boston • Assisted the Education Program Managers in documenting, evaluating, and coding student data using self-developed coding tiers and HyperResearch software for inclusive music and arts educational settings in a primary school in Boston

Private Music Instructor

• 2000 - 2011

• Taught weekly lessons on music theory and technical brass and piano skills to students, ages 6-19 • Taught weekly lessons on music theory and technical brass and piano skills to students, ages 6-19

Music Teacher

• Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

•Taught Kindergarten through 8th grade general music, choir, band, orchestra, and art to over 300 students as an instructor for a maternity leave position • Assisted the administration in rebuilding the fine arts program • Received Outstanding Teacher Award after 4 months of teaching •Taught Kindergarten through 8th grade general music, choir, band, orchestra, and art to over 300 students as an instructor for a maternity leave position • Assisted the administration in rebuilding the fine arts program • Received Outstanding Teacher Award after 4 months of teaching

Girls Education and Empowerment Community Extension Agent

• Sep 2007 - Nov 2009

• Initiated and taught art classes in four primary and middle schools in the village of Kabou-Sara, introducing various forms of fine arts to students, teaching the importance of creativity, and using the arts to strengthen individual lives and develop communities • Using a self-designed curriculum, taught English in a formal setting to 200 high school students, preparing them for the Togolese post-secondary school examination • Designed and facilitated weekly sessions on nutrition, HIV/AIDS, hygiene, and hydration at the village health clinic to young women and expectant mothers • Wrote a project proposal and obtained 36,000 USD. Managed construction of a primary school building, collaborating with village leaders to successfully create a proper educational atmosphere for over 300 students Show less