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Covington, Tennessee, United States

Prepare and implement daily classroom lesson plans and instruction for graded choral and general music classes in accordance to the expectations of the school’s administrative team. Develop the choral program with artistic direction, strategic planning and execution. Achievements:• Direct the graded Crestview Middle School Choirs. • Teach multiple General Music Courses.

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Prepared and implemented weekly classroom lesson plans and instruction for both choral and general music classes according to the expectations of the school’s administrative team. Revived and developed the choral program with artistic direction, strategic planning and execution. Achievements:• Directed both the Hamilton High School Choirs and the Hamilton Middle School Choirs. • Taught multiple General Music Courses.• Provided building level teacher professional development.• Served as the Hamilton representative on the District Teacher Advisory Council.

Collierville, Tennessee

Germantown, Tn

As Fine Arts Chair and Instructor, I led program development, artistic direction, strategic planning and execution, and choral direction for one of the top vocal music programs in Tennessee. I oversaw all planning and execution for budgets up to $200K, timeline development, fundraising, and event planning, marketing, and execution. Other examples of my work include: • Created innovative program offerings including Composer in Residence Program, Fine Arts Academy, and Advanced Placement Music Theory Program. Achieved highest number of qualifiers for Regional Honor Choir, All-State Honor Choir, and Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts over past two years and AP student placements consistently above state and national averages.• Organized and facilitated domestic and international performance tours throughout Mexico, US, Italy, and Germany. Notable performance venues include Carnegie Hall, St. Peter’s Basilica, Chicago Symphony Hall, and Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp in Berlin. Oversaw all budget development, fundraising, logistics, and planning.• Cultivated and led award-winning A cappella and show choirs selected to perform at 2013 National Association for Music Educators National Conference, 2014 Tennessee Music Educators In-Service Conference, and 2017 Tennessee Music Educators In-Service Conference. Awards include multiple top-ten finishes in National High School A cappella Championships and West Tennessee Choral Festival.

Eads, Tn

I spearheaded development, execution, and strategic direction of a cohesive K-12 Fine Arts Department. As Department Supervisor I led all recruitment, hiring, training, leadership, and mentoring as department supervisor to expand program staff to include both full and part-time employees. The following are some of my achievements in this position:• Planned and instituted Advanced Placement Music Theory Program along with national and international performance opportunities to secure ranking among top choral departments in Tennessee. • Raised $75K annually as leader of all fundraising initiatives. Conceptualized and created Briarcrest Rising Artist Volunteer Organization (BRAVO) and biannual magazine to increase mission awareness and support fundraising activities.

Doctor Of Arts, Music History, Literature, And Theory, 4.0

Master Of Music, Musicology, 3.6

Bachelor Of Music, Church Music, 3.8