As the Instrumental Music Director at Urbana Middle School, I am dedicated to providing exceptional music education to over 190 students in our band program for grades 6-8. My role involves crafting engaging lessons, delivering daily instruction, and overseeing the band program’s growth and success.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement a comprehensive band curriculum for students in grades 6-8, focusing on skill development, musical expression, and ensemble performance.Lead all aspects of the band program, including rehearsal management, performance preparation, and student development.Achievements:- Doubled Enrollment: Successfully increased the number of students in the band program from approximately 95 to over 190 students in just two years.- Founded Jazz Band: Program: Established and expanded the largest middle school jazz band program in Frederick County, growing it to over 45 students and adding a new dimension to our musical offerings.- Advocacy for Music Education: Led a successful advocacy initiative to maintain the 4th grade instrumental music program in our district, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustaining music education opportunities.- Facilitated Department Growth: Contributed to the creation of a new full-time music teacher position to support the burgeoning orchestra program, which now operates under the leadership of a dedicated educator.- Award-Winning Ensembles: Guided the band program to achieve Superior ratings and receive prestigious awards at various ensemble adjudications.

As Instrumental Music Teacher at Oakdale High School, I took on the challenge of leading the music program during virtual instruction due to COVID-19 and successfully guided the program through growth and success as we transitioned back to in-person instruction.Key Responsibilities:- Virtual and In-Person Instruction: Developed and delivered virtual lessons during the pandemic and transitioned to in-person instruction for Marching Band, Concert Band, String Orchestra, Guitar, Piano, and Music Theory courses.- Marching Band Management: Administered all aspects of the Marching Band, including staffing, budgeting, travel, and booster organization, managing the program through both virtual and in-person phases.- Music Program Creation: Founded the Jazz Ensemble and the first String Orchestra program, expanding the range of musical opportunities for students.- Student Enrollment: Increased student enrollment across all instrumental music classes as part of a recruitment plan, creating a thriving and dynamic music program.Achievements:- Top 10 Marching Band in Maryland: Led the Marching Band to be named one of the Top 10 in Maryland in 2021.- Jazz Ensemble Launch: Founded a Jazz Ensemble that grew to 18 members in its first year.- First String Orchestra Program: Established and developed the first String Orchestra program at the school.- Concert Band Success: Achieved a Superior rating for the Concert Band at adjudications.- Growth in Enrollment: Successfully increased student enrollment in all instrumental music classes during the transition from virtual to in-person instruction.

Perform with many different groups providing music for weddings, club dates, symphonic concerts, community events, and music festivals. Network with industry professionals and clients to offer tailored customer experiences.

Developed and maintained a studio of saxophone students.

As the host and producer of a music education podcast, I interviewed renowned educators, composers, professional musicians, and Grammy Award winners to explore the leadership and administration of comprehensive music programs. I also managed marketing efforts and created engaging social media content, successfully attracting hundreds of new followers nationwide and expanding the podcast's reach across the country.

Oversaw the instruction of all instrumental music ensembles for students grades 5-12. Designed and delivered innovative content for students in high school music classes.

• Prepare, instruct, and assess full band rehearsals for the High School Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Pep Band, and other various instrumental ensembles• Schedule, instruct, and assess individual and group band lessons• Instruct and map curriculum for music theory and guitar courses• Plan and coordinate trips to band performances, honors festivals, and field trips• Organized, hosted, and managed budget for the PMEA District 3 Jazz Festival

Taught and managed classrooms in all content areas (Grades K-12)

• Instructed full ensemble and sectional rehearsals for 160 member band • Guided marching instruction for pregame and halftime shows

• Performed on multiple woodwind instruments in a seven piece orchestra for musical theater production shows, guest entertainers, and big band sets aboard several cruise ships• Managed weekly jazz jam sessions on the Celebrity Summit cruise ship• Fundraised and managed budget as Crew Welfare Representative on the MS Enchantment cruise ship