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 organization. Provide technical expertise and support to projects and be responsible for tasks and assignments associated with the development of the training and learning management system.

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• Created and maintained websites and social media accounts for classroom and student resources• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving productivity

• 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, discussing program requirements, explaining expectations and providing contact information to the office and their primary advisor • 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