Gary Walker
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SUMMARY
* ***** ********** ** * public school teacher, 8 years of experience as a music teacher. My goal as an educator is to provide students of all ages with a foundation that fosters roots, beginning to grow lifelong learners and participants of music as an art form. EDUCATION
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
Bachelors of Music in Music Education - May
2010
Queens College, Flushing, NY
Masters of Science in Music Education - May
2019
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite; Music Composition, Production and Editing ( Logic, Garageband, Sibelius); Wind and Percussion performance practices; Piano and Guitar performance practices; Instrument Repair. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Elementary School Instrumental Music Teacher Copiague Public Schools September 2018 - June 2018
- Conducted weekly brass, woodwind and percussion group lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. .
- Organized rehearsals for concert band, marching band and jazz band.
- Engaged families within school community to Increase program participation from 65 to 189 students.
- Prepared and arranged music for student performance. (Solo, Ensemble)
- Managed instrument repairs for program.
Middle School General Music Teacher New York City Department of Education November 2012 - 2016
- Taught general music, music theory, instrumental and vocal performance to students in grades 6-8.
- Conducted the Little Kids Rock: Modern Band Ensemble, Classroom Instruments Ensemble and Glee Club.
Private Music Instructor Self Employed
December 2010 - Present
- Developed a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on music literacy and technique.
- Prepared students for solo and ensemble performances.