Patrick Garrison Email & Phone Number

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Create and develop course content and e-learning experiences to enhance and/or improve employee performance. HCM implementation and data management. Facilitate learners in acquiring knowledge, skills and competencies using adult learning/accelerated learning methodology through eLearning courses. Oversee and maintain the Learning Management system for the.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Tidewater Classical Guitar is a non-profit arts organization that enriches the community by cultivating awareness and appreciation of classical guitar through performance, education, and outreach.

Norfolk, Virginia

• Select repertoire to meet performance needs and showcase skills
• Conduct ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances
• Position members within ensemble to obtain balance among instrumental and vocal sections
• Specialize in both classical and contemporary music
• Plan and organize concerts and programs for church
• Promote musical career by maintaining website and social media presence

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Coordinated bid and qualifications processes to select architects, professional consultants and contractors for projects
• Developed schedules for projects and managed all processes to obtain jurisdictional permits and approvals
• Performed accounting functions by tracking revenue and expenses for ongoing property
• Collaborated with leasing agents and advertising agencies to market vacant spaces
• Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services

Norfolk, Virginia

• Lead high quality instruction both in person and virtually through Canvas, Google Classroom and Zoom, music editing with Logic, video editing with Final Cut Pro
• Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans, and activities to successfully meet course objectives
• Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention
• Devised unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention
• Taught Education Development, Applied Instruction, Music History, and Music Appreciation

• Developed lessons plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population and to identify and overcome student barriers in learning
• Planned, wrote, developed, and taught curriculums online and in person
• Collaborated with teachers across the district in planning and development
• Accurately updated assessment and reporting systems to monitor students’ progress
• Recruited students of diverse backgrounds and developed a culture of team building and inclusivity
• Transitioned courses to a digital learning platform within one week after the start of the pandemic

• Advised incoming freshmen, transfer students and current students by helping them choose which classes to take, guiding them through the registration process, answering and directing students' questions/concerns.
• Identified students with academic difficulty by evaluating records and recording their progress
• Directed students toward academic success through coordination, optimism and encouragement
• Communicated with students and parents in individual and group settings while maintaining confidentiality
• Assisted the office manager by filing paperwork, answering/transferring phone calls, faxing documents, communicating with distant learning sites and scheduling appointments

• Taught the study of basic guitar techniques, theory, chords, fingering, scales and repertoire
• Developed a curriculum involving a sequential order of lessons involving weekly assignments and semester end goals
• Kept records of lessons and student progress in order to create weekly goals
• Assisted in teaching an introductory guitar class by providing class presentations and substituting for the primary professor

Master Of Music Education, Music Education

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Specialization In Web Development Specialist.

Returning student.

Bachelor Of Music, Music Education