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AccomplishmentsHitchcock ISDAccomplished sending first chair students to UIL Solo/Ensemble and State competition.Created Brass, Woodwind and Percussion Ensembles.Accomplished the development of the School’s first Jazz Band.Accomplished earning straight 1’s at Concert/Sight-reading competition in New Braunfels, TexasHouston ISDApplied for and granted the 2013 VH-1 Save the Music Foundation GrantApplied for and awarded the 2014 Texas Music Education Association music grantSuccessfully developed an entire new band program with over 80 students.La Marque ISDImproved Concert Band scores by more than 3 points, Per UIL Judges at the Texas Southern Music Festival.North Forest - ISD Recruited, trained and retained a great group of high level performers.TEACHING EXPERIENCEHitchcock ISDAssistant Band Director 2015-2016• Assisted in establishing new Band Director’s requirements including recruiting, retention and vertical alignment.• Assisted in directing the school band performers and assisted with all office and clerical duties.• Taught and Conducted 6th and 7th grade band students.• Assisted with UIL activities, extracurricular events, including concerts, football games,Pep rallies, parades and other school events. • Established a profound relationship between students, parents and the community• Assisted with providing student success statistics to determine their effectiveness and ensured that Student needs are effectively met.