High School Development

Resume

Mark Lockwood Hamilton, M.A.,Ed.D.

*** *. ******* **., ** Habra, California, 90631 Phone 562-***-**** / 562-***-**** E-mail ********************@*****.***

Skills

Educational / Teaching

Effective classroom and teaching administration, Adolescent development, Effective learning strategies, Curriculum development, Educational theory and foundations, Qualitative inquiry/phenomenology, Cross-age mentoring, Learning development systems, Multi-generational education. Administration, Cross-cultural educational experiences, Motivational presentations.

Administrative/Musical Expertise

Community event administration, Community/school liaison, Recruitment and program marketing, Mentoring, Large-scale community productions, Music camp administration, Vocal and piano performance, Private piano and instruction, Drama teaching and directing, Fundamental music theory and foundations, Musical Theater production oversight.

Education

Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California

Master of Arts, Administration(Music, Church) Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon

Bachelor of Arts, Major: Vocal Performance, Minor: Conducting, California State University, Northridge

California Certification, Single Subject: Music, R1S, R142(EL certified), Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, California

Certification in Gerontological Education Contining Education Module, 2005

Technology Skills

Fluent in most standard and academic computer technology usage. Foundational understanding of “Smartboard” technology and ipad teaching techniques. Instructional tools include; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, visual aids, musical mediums. Musical tools include most keyboard technology and midi applications and recording.

Employment

Adjunct Faculty, Music Arts. North Orange County Community College 2004 – Current. Contact, Lora Bronson: 714-***-****

Adjunct faculty, Music Arts Instructor, coordinates curriculum, teaches adult classes, administrates all aspects of attendance, registration, innovative teaching strategies, community performances. Role includes “master teacher” preparation for new teachers. Also includes conduction of the Yorba Linda Senior Choir that performs seasonally in the North Orange County. SLO generation, WASC accreditation report participation.

PrivateVoice, Piano and Drama instructor. Private lesson contract with TakeLessons (since 2010) and MusicAbode (2012)

Currently teach up to 8 students with most students being vocal training. Prvate teaching since 1982.

Work History

Chief Academic Officer, Resonance Education Consulting Inc. 2011 to present

Adjunct Faculty, North Orange County Community College 2004 to present

Professional Singer, Baritone, Pacific Chorale 2010 to present

Director, Curriculum and Instruction, Element International 2011-2012 (curriculum and program consulting)

Teacher, Choral Director, Valencia High School, Placentia 2009 to 2010

Instructor/Teacher, La Habra School District 2006 to 2007

Worship and Musical Arts Pastor/Administrator 1982 to 2003

Certifications & Awards

Graduate Education Teacher Training, Vanguard University, 2010 CSET – California Single Subject Credential with EL certification, 2010 CBEST – California Basic Educational Skills Test certification, 2003 Gerontological Education Certification, 2005

Reference

• Megan Arthurton, Choral Director/Master Teacher, Valencia High School, Placentia, California, 92870 714-***-**** email: **********@********.***

• Lynda Gunderson, Faculty, Older Adult Programming, NOCCCD-L.E.A.P. 714-***-**** email: **********@***.**.**.**

• Robert Bishop, Senior Pastor, Whittier Hills Baptist 562-***-**** email: *******@*************.***

Research

Co-Researcher, Biola University, La Mirada, California, 2005-2006

Character and Culture: Stories of a summer cross-cultural experience in Swaziland.

Co-researcher with a cross-cultural volunteer experience that involved 250 college students from four different cultures. This research utilized pre-and post-experience measures of humility, gratitude, unforgiveness, self-esteem, social desirability, narcissism, self-deception, and cultural attitudes. It included a debriefing interview and a photojournalism project in which students reflected on their cross-cultural experience, community impact, and personal growth.

Researcher, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 2002-2006

Dissertation: How does cross-age mentoring impact mentors: reflections on student self-perceptions of leadership, spiritual-character development, and concepts of the future.

This qualitative research examined the powerful positive effect that a summer weeklong camp experience had on junior high leaders who were cross-age mentors for 125 students in grades 1-5. The adolescents participated in a leadership development program and served as mentors in a positive character education community learning experience.

Cross-cultural Experiences

Ukraine, various locations

Led and helped administrate teams of college age students in community teaching, indigent care and ultimately supported, coordinated and built a donated U.S. playground given to a needy community through Kids Around the World organization.

Department of Education, Swaziland, Africa

Co-leader of a volunteer service-learning team of 125 college students who joined college students from Zambia, Swaziland, and South Africa to form a group of 250 students who taught HIV/AIDS prevention in the public schools, planted vegetable gardens, provided community resource and relief work. Provided leadership development to peer-educators on student leadership teams in community work.

International Choral Festival, Spittal, Austria

Participated in a cross-cultural musical exchange program as a vocalist in a choral ensemble from California State University, Northridge that placed first in overall choral performance for the United States in the International Festival.

The Continentals, Bermuda

Served on a leadership team with a musical troupe that provided over 100 performances in community settings in the Eastern states and in the communities of Bermuda.

Key Words for Mark Hamilton: Education, College, University, peer education, student services, mentor, motivate, Teach, EL certified, master teacher, management, certified, K-12, Adult learning, collaboration, management, high academics, enriched academic environment, retention, marketing, effective communication, scholarship, public relations, written and oral communication skills, team member, self-starter, strong organization, Mentoring, academic mentors, high-risk, partnerships, academic academic mentoring, Strategic direction, vision, communication, teamwork, strategic thinker, innovator, interactive leadership, organizational skills, priority setting, multi-cultural.

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