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Silver Lake, Ks, Us

Topeka, Kansas, United States

• Developed engaging music lessons for grades K-5 at Jardine Elementary School, and kindergarten at Ross Elementary School, incorporating data-driven instruction.• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal resources for educational activities.• Collaborated with colleagues to enhance student learning experiences through innovative teaching methods.

Axtell, Kansas, United States

Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements, labor laws and student safety standards including state reporting.Performed numerous human resources functions including performance appraisals, payroll spreadsheets, employee conflict resolution, recruiting, interviewing, Trained newly hired teachers and staffCreated an accountability document for building maintenance and repairs.Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school… Show more Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements, labor laws and student safety standards including state reporting.Performed numerous human resources functions including performance appraisals, payroll spreadsheets, employee conflict resolution, recruiting, interviewing, Trained newly hired teachers and staffCreated an accountability document for building maintenance and repairs.Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachersPublic speaker for multiple eventsSupervised all aspects of school operations including staff, office management, budget and purchases, building maintenance, special events, student discipline, state testing compliance, busing, athletic events including hosting tournaments and concessions, athletic events etiquette and spectator behavior Show less

Holton, Kansas, United States

• Managed budgets, instrument purchases, and inventory for music department• Established strong relationships with music education students at Washburn University• Created and maintained data systems for virtual student management during Covid19 crisis

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

• Managed collaborative events across multiple school districts, fostering community engagement and educational opportunities.• Successfully wrote and administered grants totaling over $3,000, securing funding for various educational initiatives.• Oversaw departmental budget and inventory, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and proper management of hundreds of items.

Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States

Orchestra and choir director, Grades 6-12Created and administered a large performance event with neighboring schoolManagement of departmental budget and inventory

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Responsible for all operations for approximately 2,500 students, 200 faculty and staff at 7 locations encompassing non-degree educational and performance programs in music, dance and theater.Performed numerous human resources functions including onboarding and training staff, performance appraisals, supervising exempt and non-exempt staff, recruiting and retention, conflict resolution between employees as well as departmental conflicts Created and implemented a customer service training… Show more Responsible for all operations for approximately 2,500 students, 200 faculty and staff at 7 locations encompassing non-degree educational and performance programs in music, dance and theater.Performed numerous human resources functions including onboarding and training staff, performance appraisals, supervising exempt and non-exempt staff, recruiting and retention, conflict resolution between employees as well as departmental conflicts Created and implemented a customer service training programMaintained compliance with established policies, state and federal regulations and accreditationCreated a school wide project calendar to improve operational functionsMaximized staff efficiency by redistributing responsibilities, increasing staffing, addressing job performance issues, streamlining communication and data collection, and staff trainingSupervised school marketing plan to increase market base, including website redesign and brandingSupervised the general operation of 7 satellite locationsAnalyzed and administered budgets of $3.1 million including analysis for a budget cut of $100,000 Grant writing and management of $400,000 annuallyWorked with union staff while managing numerous large and small eventsEvents manager and speaker for numerous large and small eventsProject manager for numerous departmental projectsSpeaker/Presenter at 5 national conferences on topics such as assessment, customer service, and engaging faculty Show less

Decatur, Illinois, United States

Band and orchestra teacher, grades 4-6 at 5 elementary schools

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Band, orchestra and jazz band teacher for grades 6-8

Stratford, Connecticut, United States

Band and general music teacher, grades K-6 at 4 elementary schools

Education Specialist, Educational Leadership And Administration, General, 4.0 Gpa

Master Of Education - Med, Music Pedagogy, 3.88 Gpa

Bachelor Of Education - Bed, Music Education, 3.75 Gpa