Nathaniel Duvuvuei Email and Phone Number

As an elementary music teacher, I teach 400+ students weekly, developing lesson plans and programs based on student needs. I prioritize integrating cross-curricular opportunities with other faculty members and differentiating my lessons based on my students' unique needs.Key accomplishments:-Being named Teacher of the Year for the 2020-2021 academic year-Starting our school's first youth choir-Hosting a before-school drum circle for at-risk students-Managing our school's winter coat closet, which distributes warm outdoor clothing for students in need

As Artistic Director, I lead the overall artistic direction of the organization. This includes musical selection, leadership and oversight for youth and children's choruses, membership communications, and recruiting and retention strategies.Key accomplishments:-Growing membership from fewer than 20 members to more than 70-Developing new revenue pathways for fund development-Establishing auditioned Chamber Ensemble-Overseeing establishment of youth and children's choruses

As the Fine Arts Learning Specialist, I was responsible for the curriculum and faculty development of 20,000 students and 100+ Fine Arts staff in 55 schools across the district.Key accomplishments:-Helping design first-ever experiential learning opportunities ("Essential Experiences") for all K-12 grades-Serving on task for charged with designing the inaugural curriculum and staffing model for the LeBron James Family Foundation iPromise School-Planning first-ever professional development conference for 1,200 educators across the district, including collaborating with 50 SMEs

As a Choral Associate, I assisted in direction and management activities for our professional chorus, including preparing and conducting pieces during concerts, assisting with choir warm-ups, and planning and coordinating travel, including international travel for competitive choral events (including European Tour in 2008).Conducting Experience:-National Gallery of Art George de Forest Brush Gallery Opening, Washington D.C. , 2007 (Native American Landscapes)-European Competition Tour, Tolosa, Spain, 2010-Faith Lutheran Church, Fairlawn, OH, 2010 (Singers Companye Consortium)-First Congregational Church, Akron, OH, 2011 (Handel’s Messiah)-St. John’s Cathedral, Cleveland, OH, 2011 (Rarely Performed Masses of Johann Ernst Eberlin and Miklos Kocsar)-Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Happy Days Lodge, Peninsula, OH, 2011 (Music by Nature)-St. Hilary Catholic Church, Fairlawn, OH, 2012 (French Choral Music from 1820 to 1900)-National Gallery of Art 19th Century French Gallery Opening, Washington D.C., 2012 (French Choral Music from1820 to 1900: Saint-Saens, Gounod, Massenet, Fauré, and Debussy)

As Director of Vocal Studies, created and taught lessons aimed at building both musical and academic excellence in my students through performance, composition, improvisation, and rigor. Miller South School is committed to arts integration and advocacy. The students of Miller South are auditioned and chosen from the NE Ohio area.Key accomplishments:-Programmed and conducted more than 50 concerts each academic year-Planned and led a European tour and participation in international choral festival-Increased fundraising in collaboration with parent booster organization-Served as musical director for the school musical

As Choral Director, I taught roughly 200 students weekly, developing lesson plans and programs to build and advance the musical, performance, and academic skills of my students.Key accomplishments:-Being recognized as a Highly Qualified Teacher, State of Ohio Department of Education-Growing the choral program 25% over 5 years-Establishing Men’s and Women’s Vocal Jazz Ensembles-Establishing multiple chamber ensembles for various groups-Directing six collaborative performances with the Ashland Symphony Orchestra-Directing three guest performances at the University of Akron-Directing one guest performance at Ashland University-Leading five OMEA District Adjudicated Events, each with Superior Ratings-Leading two OMEA State Adjudicated Events, both with Superior Ratings-Directing four national tours, achieving three Grand Champion Prizes at National Festivals-Winning Best Overall Performance for multiple choirs, Outstanding Soloist multiple times, and the Conductor’s Award at adjudicated events

As Music Department Chair, lead curriculum and faculty development for all schools and supported educators in district-wide initiatives.Key accomplishments:-Developing District-wide Formative Assessment tools-Developing administrator-lead assessment standards in Music-Securing $130,000 in Educational Tools for the Department-Securing $8,000 increase in Annual Operating Budgets-Implementing Talented and Gifted Student Identification-Implementing Elementary Curriculum Alignment (grades K-6)-Developing and coordinating collaborative projects between Ashland City Schools and the Ashland Symphony Orchestra-Teaching PD courses on technology in education, educational assessments, music education in both early and secondary learning

Key accomplishments:-Serving as European Tour Coordinator, Italy and Austria, 2006-Serving as Assistant Director of Choirs, European Tour, 2006-Conducting in National Association for Music Educators Conference Performance, Cincinnati, OH, 2005-Conducting Chamber Singers and Concert Choir-Teaching Class Voice-Founding Nuance Men's A Capella Ensemble (winner-first prize C.A. Seghizzi International Choral Competition, Vocal Jazz Category, 2005)