Resume of Linda Rogers

OBJECTIVE

To enrich lives through music.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Service provider oriented towards excellence in music education in a student centered environment.

Tactful team player with proven leadership qualities and the ability to supervise with

professionalism and diplomacy. Able to develop constructive and cooperative working

relationships with students, parents, staff and members of the community and maintain them using

sharp analytic, problem-solving and presentation skills.

EDUCATION

M.M., Music Education: Kent State University (2012)

B.M., Music Education: Kennesaw State University, Summa Cum Laude (2009)

B.M., Music Performance, Piano and Bassoon: Kennesaw State University, Summa Cum Laude

(2008)

MILITARY SERVICE

U.S. Army, Honorable Discharge: Bassoonist, Keyboardist, Saxophonist, Lead Singer and Guest

Conductor by invitation in the U.S. Army Band. Performed on tour in the southeast United States

and Europe.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2009-present: Music Teacher, Burnett Elementary School, Douglasville, GA

2001-present: Private Music Teacher of Piano, Woodwinds, Voice, Theory, and Composition,

Douglasville, GA

2009: Student Teacher of Band, Austin Middle School, Douglasville, GA

2006-2007: Guest Lecturer of Music Technology, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

2004-2008: Guest Lecturer of Woodwind Techniques III, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw,

GA

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

2009-present: Music Teacher, Burnett Elementary School, Douglasville, GA

2001-present: Music Teacher/Performer/Composer, Self Employed, Douglasville, GA

2004-2008: Head Music Technology Lab Assistant in Music Department, Copyist for Composer on

Staff at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

PERFORMING EXPERIENCE

2012-present: Guest Performer with LaGrange Symphony Orchestra

2010-present: Principal Bassoonist and Pianist with Atlanta Wind Symphony

2001-present: Solo Piano Performance at Weddings, Receptions, Church Services, Restaurants and

Special Occasions. Freelance Bassoon Performances.

2003-2009: Bassoonist and Pianist in Solo and Ensemble Performances at Kennesaw State

University including: Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Chamber Ensembles, and Solo Recitals.

Guest Conductor by invitation of KSU Wind Ensemble during 2007-2008 seasons.

2005-2008: Guest Performer with Cobb Symphony.

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PUBLISHED MUSIC COMPOSITIONS

2009: Native Spirit for Level 2 Concert Band, Published by BRS Music, Inc.

2008: Quartet Suite for Double Reeds, Self-Published

PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Developed efficient and innovative teaching techniques focusing on individual strengths

Successfully designed and led the execution of an online professional learning community to

facilitate district wide communication among elementary music teachers

Recognized for leading a 100% profit increase through modified inventory control, effective

employee training and encouraging excellent customer service

Effectively managed $1M budget and purchased large quantities of manufacturing items, office

supplies and equipment

T horoughly revised and updated the policy and procedures manual

Carefully investigated, organized and maintained fixed asset records

Strong background of integrating technology in business

HONORS, AWARDS AND NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2012: Top 15% of graduate class, Kent State University online, Kent, OH

2012: Featured piano soloist with the Atlanta Wind Symphony, Roswell, GA

2010: Composition Native Spirit added to the Georgia Music Educators Large Performance

Group Evaluation list for featuring the skill level of the advancing young band, GMEA

Headquarters, Stockbridge, GA

2005-2007: Bassoonist & Contrabassoonist with National Wind Ensemble, Carnegie Hall, NYC

2006: Selected for Who s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

2006: Principal Bassoonist with Georgia All College Band, Savannah, GA

2006: GMTA Award of Excellence in College Piano Competition, Athens, GA

2005-2006: MTNA StAR Award recipient, MTNA, Cincinnati, OH

2003-2009: President s and Dean s List Honor Roll, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

2003-2007: Cobb Music Teacher Scholarship recipient, CMTA, Marietta, GA

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

National Association for Music Education (NAfME), National Band Directors Association

REFERENCES

Dr. Michael Alexander, KSU-Music Dept., 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Email: abpolj@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 770-***-****

Relationship: Orchestra Director, Conducting Teacher, Mentor

Dean Peter Witte, UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, Kansas City, MO 64110

Email: abpolj@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 816-***-****

Relationship: Band Director, Conducting Teacher, Mentor

Dr. Allison Mann, KSU-Music Dept., 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Email: abpolj@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 770-***-****

Relationship: Professor, Music Education

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