Anwar Robinson Email & Phone Number

United States

• Professional Development: Leading workshops and mentoring sessions to enhance teacher efficacy, focusing on instructional strategies, data-driven practices, and integrating technology into the classroom• Student Support Programs: Implementing and monitoring diagnostic assessments, tiered interventions, and enrichment programs to support student academic and social-emotional growth• Curriculum Development: Overseeing curriculum mapping and real-world application projects to ensure content relevance and accessibility, particularly in Mathematics and ELA• Family Engagement: Conducting monthly family workshops, establishing a family engagement committee, and using data from engagement trackers to foster stronger school-community relationships• Staff Leadership: Direct management and evaluation of 30 staff members (Instruction, Pupil Personnel, and Operations Departments)

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Reports directly to CEO• Data review preparation with CEO and Directors in Annual Comprehensive Review (ACR) from NYCDOE Non-Public and Charter Schools Department• Strategically reinforce the organization’s mission and renewal initiatives through the visibility of the Performing Arts and Music Programs• Building Leader and Director of Summer Enrichment Programs• Capitalized on the opportunities to produce results-driven programming through limited resources and new collegial landscapes• Expanded offerings in Music Program to provide students with creative outlets and opportunities to engage in critical thinking through advanced pedagogy• Initiating and leading collaboration with Directors and Staff for all events to produce memorable celebrations for students, families, and the community• Increase Parent Engagement by producing School Assemblies / Special Events in the first return to in-person shows since the COVID-19 pandemic• Leader of department’s lesson development; improve performance through the strategic incorporation of Danielson Framework• Designed and implemented a music curriculum that is informed by initiatives to increase student confidence and achievement in the arts and core subjects• Successfully prepared Music Teachers seeking initial certification in Music resulting in all candidates passing the NYSTCE Music 165 Examination • Reframing music and arts instruction through a Social-Emotional Learning lens that prioritizes the emotional well-being of each student• Writer, Producer, Director, and Arranger for students’ Spring Musical, Harlem Renaissance Comes to Far Rockaway; an arts and curriculum-driven experience that is historically significant and a positive representation of marginalized people and communities• Curated and executed live and recorded music experiences for all students in addition to the General, Vocal, and Piano Music Programs• Created evaluation system and rubric for School Building Leaders

New York

New York, New York

Education Through Music (ETM) partners with under-resourced schools to provide music as a core subject for all children, and utilizes music education as a catalyst to improve academic achievement, motivation for school and self-confidence.

New York, New York

- Artistic Music Director primarily responsible for planning, producing, conducting & directing all creative arts related projects, music concerts, invited orchestras & events at the renowned United Palace Theatre; Reported directly to the COO and CEO- Member of The Board of Directors for United Palace of Cultural Arts; Supervised strategic agendas and community outreach - Hired and rehearsed band & vocal ensemble, scored original compositions and transposed sheet music for special keynote speakers, entertainers & theatrical productions- Served as Inspirational Speaker, vocal soloist and pianist for United Palace Spiritual Center's weekly Sunday Services - Implemented cross-departmental initiatives and the planning of education, family & community; Created arts platforms & talent showcase opportunities for emerging community talent and LGBTQ inclusion- Managed logistics, budgets and weekly payroll for production staffing, musicians, artistic collaborators, and coordinated the processing of visas, hotels, transportation, rehearsal and performance schedules, and hospitality - Produced, directed, and casted the live “Black History Music Celebration Concert” with original Broadway cast members of “The Wiz”, and served as Director of Creative Arts and music advisor for Academy Award Winner Ellen Burstyn’s “The Inaugurate Love Event” - Planned and casted artists from The Color Purple and Smokey Joe’s Cafe for the United Palace “Gospel Messiah” concert- Performed and produced voiceovers and commercials for national radio & web distribution with Marketing Department to promote all events; Arranged press & interviews in BroadwayWorld.com, AllAboutJazz.com etc.- Fostered relationships; Liaison in City Council meeting and correspondence with global arts partnerships including Live Nation Entertainment, American Idol, the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra, American Youth Orchestra, Harmony Program, Jazz Power, and Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance [NoMAA]

New York, New York

- Head of Creative Arts Department; Teacher of Music Classes (Grades K – 11)- Developer of Creative Arts Curriculum and cross subject learning initiatives with integration of music theory, vocal ensemble, and core academics based on NYC Blueprint Standards; - Teacher of Upper School advanced courses in Sol-fege, Music History, Piano, Sight Reading, Composition, and Music Studio Recording instruction (Logic Pro and GarageBand); Produced and conducted weekly arts assembly and recitals- Provided inclusive classroom instruction with lesson plans emphasizing social justice and civic responsibility- High School Advisor; Member of Interview Committee for Head of School Searches- Coordinated cross-exchange programs and performances with the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Young People’s Program, Alvin Ailey Dance Workshop, and visiting artists and contestants from American Idol- Manage financial budget for integration of professional entertainment and music enrichment- Composed / Produced the IDEAL Students Anthology Album Recording, and produced entertainment for annual gala- Cohort Member of NYSAIS Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI). Assisted in professional development workshops for upcoming school-year strategies

New York, New York

Principal role of “Tom Collins” in the National Tour of The Tony Award Winning Musical ‘RENT’

Los Angeles, California

Performed and achieved the Top 7 vocal finalist position on American Idol alongside Carrie Underwood. Toured and recorded on American Idol Season 4 “The Showstoppers” CD. Visit www.anwarrobinson.com for concert footage and NYTimes and Playbill reviews.

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Developed lesson plans, taught Core Curriculum and Music with specialization in Voice, Chorus, Piano and Music Theory

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, 4.0 Gpa

Advanced Certificate, Educational Leadership: School Building/District Leadership, With Distinction, 4.0 Gpa

Master Of Science In Education, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (K-12), With Distinction, 4.0 Gpa

Bachelor Of Music Education, Voice, Piano, & Music Theory

Westminster Choir College. Completed 5-year program in a 4-year time period. Student Teaching Internship at NYC’s LaGuardia High School.