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Mansfield, Texas, United States

• Designed an SEL based class management program that eliminated in-class discipline issues• Doubled program size within one year and designed an at home choral learning program during COVID-19• Developed an AVID based approach to classroom learning that increased student buy-in, and raised average grade point by 5• Designed and issued weekly choir parent newsletters and student conference calls • Implemented multiple extracurricular opportunities throughout the year to increase parental and student involvement

Desoto,Tx

Choir Director McCowan Middle School-DeSoto, TX 2018Project Management• Streamlined application and recruitment procedures for Choral Magnet Program• Doubled program applicant numbers within 4 months• Collated and organized all student/program data through the CHARMS program• Established regular clear parent communication through the CHARMS programStrategic Enhancement of Student Performance• Designed successful classroom management techniques that cut discipline incidents within the classroom by more than half• Implemented effective sight-reading strategies and vocalises that helped students (especially those in the struggling boys choir) to achieve vocal success and truly engage within the programCollaboration• Established mentoring relationship with feeder elementary music teachersCommunication and Community Outreach• Doubled parental involvement in the program and established plans for more community outreach within the coming fall semester

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Project Management • Directed the instruction of students in an SEL (social emotional learning) laboratory environment • Designed effective instructional strategies for at-risk students• Planned and hosted family events to promote community involvement• Established a creative learner-driven educational classroom environment within 3 months• Regularly managed multiple high stress situations simultaneously and effectivelyo Ex. Designed a class trip for 30+ students and parent volunteers, while simultaneously conducting end of the year evaluations, daily classroom instruction, and holding parent conferences• Proctored 4th grade STAAR Reading, Math, and Writing testsStrategic Enhancement of Student Performance• Analyzed STAAR data to derive instructional strategies that led to a 20% increase in the passing rate on 4th grade STAAR tests• Identified and integrated strategies leading to record early completion of the assigned math curricula• Enhanced instruction by routinely engaging students through online platforms such as Google Classroom and Prodigy MathCollaboration• Worked closely with counseling staff to design and implement strategies directly targeting social issues within the classroom • Collaborated to modify the class curriculum based on previous STAAR and MAP data• Collaborated with other teachers to design various mentoring experiences for the 4th grade students • Co-designed a grade level research project that involved various multi-media presentation elementsCommunication and Community Outreach• Promoted parent involvement through the creation of a weekly classroom newsletter• Presented at regularly scheduled parent and staff meetings • Volunteered at various community events promoting the schools SEL model• Developed communications for school/community events using Microsoft Word and Excel• Connected with parents on a regular basis via telephone, newsletter, and class flyers

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Project Management• Organized and updated donor information using Raiser’s EdgeCollaboration• Collaborated on planning and setup of major events such as the Changing the Odds Conference, VIP reception, and the Lynn Kutler Lecture series• Assisted as needed with weekly tours, data management, and community out reach• Assisted in creation and design of donor gifts• Created informational packets used during weekly facility toursCommunication and Community Outreach• Connected executive program development staff with various donor possibilities

Garland, Tx

Project Management • Managed an educational program of over 200 students grades 9-12• Effectively handled all program finances • Supervised the re-development of a parent booster club which helped co-chair all program events• Directed a fund-raising venture that eliminated the program deficit while netting a $30,000 profit effe• Planned and coordinated Directed a multi-district competition featuring over 7070 middle and high school programs• Proctored STAAR End of Course examsStrategic Enhancement of Student Performance• Created relationships with outside organizations such as Northpark Mall to foster performance opportunities for South Garland Choirs• Developed a solfege curriculum that led to 100% student musical literacy within one year• Supervised the purchase of $8,000 in supplementary equipment used to boost student productivity• Organized all student data within an online system that enhanced communication and accountabilityCollaboration• Established an environment of communication and collaboration within the fine arts department.• Collaborated with various program directors to produce the school’s first award-winning musical• Partnered with other department leaders to create cross-curricular team building experiences• Planned and organized team building activities such as a progressive dinner, Halloween scavenger hunt, ice cream socials, and holiday parties Communication, and Community Outreach• Communicated regularly with parents and students • Revised the program structure to emphasize parent involvement • Reestablished a successful parent booster club • Formally recognized in annual review for meeting program goals and revitalizing community involvement within the program in one year

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Project Management• Directed the instruction of 15-20 undergraduate students while simultaneously fulfilling the requirements of two Master’s programsCollaboration• Regularly co-taught full lectures while independently instructing a small group class once a week• Collaborated with a team of 5-7 graduate students to assist the Supervising Professor in planning all course goals and curriculaCommunication and Community Outreach• Attended students’ outside events/performances• Designed tutoring sessions once a week to supplement information covered in class

Irving, Tx

• Spearheaded new ideas that led to the active recruitment of new accounts and increased overall program size by 116% within the first year• Designed product evaluations and training programs that increased productivity by 600% and led to the department’s highest annual ranking in 2013• Doubled the marketable territory by creating the first fine arts/collegiate exchange program• Consistently awarded “Exceeds Expectations in Communication” on annual reviews due to effective daily communication to over 300 team members and account managers • Drafted new policies that effectively reduced discipline incidents among team members by over 75%• Led team-training on effective sales techniques that boosted gross fundraising profits by over 50%

Duncanville, Tx

• Aggressively expanded account base by over 287 new accounts within 6 years• Co-designed a company-wide training program that increased company productivity by 50% • Increased community support 100% by creating community engagement programs and building strategic partnerships with local businesses • Partnered with other department directors to design innovative trade shows that fostered departmental collaboration and enhanced account growth• Generated workable solutions to severe weekly time constraint problems that led to a 400% increase in productivity • Earned 6 consecutive perfect performance ratings for the department

Plano,Tx

• Promoted in 2 months from full-time sales to assistant manager/key holder• Exceeded monthly sales goals of $12,000 and established long term customer relationships• Expanded customer base by 50% through participation in outside Dallas Fashion organizations

Dallas,Tx

• Eclipsed monthly sales goals and maintained a UPT of 2.5• Hand-picked to receive special training in the promotion and sales of new product lines• Amplified client base through a platform of product education and experience

Frisco, Tx

• Developed client relationships and maintained high UPT.• Assisted product management and inventory• Maintained sales goal and high UPT

Frisco, Tx

• Assisted in sales and product placement• Maintained consistent UPT of 2.0 and won several sales incentive competitions

Master Of Music, Vocal Performance, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Opera Workshop, Suzanna, Chorale, Pi Kappa LambdaTaught one undergraduate music course each semester and starred.

Master Of Music, Music Teacher Education, 3.98

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Lambda, Mustang Waterpolo Team, ChoraleTaught one undergraduate music course each semester.

Bachelor Of Music, Music Teacher Education, 3.68

Activities and Societies: Sigma Delta Sigma, Pi Kappa Lambda, Concert Choir, Classic