THOMAS LEE MOORE, III
**** ***** ***** ** * New Orleans, LA 70128 * Phone: 504-***-**** • *******@***.***
MUSIC TEACHER/BAND DIRECTOR
Multi-talented teaching professional, committed to providing solid education and instilling music appreciation
in all students. Talent for integrating cooperative learning, multiculturalism, and educational field trips to vary
lesson plans and provide a well-rounded learning experience for students. Proven ability for tailoring lessons
to meet students' diverse needs and capture their interest and imagination. Compassionate and inspiring;
maintain a motivated and well-disciplined classroom where each student feels special, cared for, and
successful. Trustworthy educator with exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to
cultivate strong relationships with parents, students, and all members of the school community. Key
strengths include:
• Inquiry-Based Learning Creative Lesson Plan development
Multi-Sensory Lessons Quality Music
• Musicianship Skills
Programs Whole Group Learning
• Individualized Education Plans
Organizational Skills
• Student Motivation
• Performance Assessments
Professional Experience
ORLEANS PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE - NEW ORLEANS, LA 2006 to Present
Deputy Sheriff
Responsible for protecting the life and property of the citizens in the area assigned. Perform investigations,
respond to calls of distress, and testify in court.
Responsibilities:
» Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of
crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
• Patrol assigned area and watch for suspicious activity and arrest people for suspected crimes, including
burglary, theft, drugs, larceny, homicide, and sexual crimes.
• Solve emergency and routine incidents and conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations.
« Patrol buildings and ensure they are secure, interview victims and complainants, and prepare reports of
arrests and file paperwork.
NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT - NEW ORLEANS, LA 2000 to 2006
New Orleans Police Officer
Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of.others. Ability to
analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action_to be taken.
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Responsibilities:
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of
crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
Patrol assigned area and watch for suspicious activity and arrest people for suspected crimes, including
burglary, theft, drugs, larceny, homicide, and sexual crimes.
Solve emergency and routine incidents and conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations.
• Patrol buildings and ensure they are secure, interview victims and complainants, and prepare reports of
arrests and file paperwork.
NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NEW ORLEANS, LA 1995 to 2000
(Andrew J. Bell Jr. High School)
Music Teacher/Band Director/Concert Band
Created and implemented daily lesson plans that accommodated intelligences, aligned with the curriculum and
state standards. Instilled a sense of music appreciation and encouraged students to expand their interests.
Organized and chaperoned field trips to musical presentations. Developed strong relationships with all students to
make certain that they feit welcome, at ease, and appropriately challenged within the classroom.
Responsibilities;
« Integrated cooperative learning activities and lessons to raise class participation levels, demonstrate
diversity in music, and enhanced students' academic and social skills.
Developed and maintained physical aspects of the music program
• Developed tone, intonation, technique, and rhythm through the band
• Developed an effective marching band and concert band program
• Gathered and assessed needs from internal business units; created custom solutions to resolve issues
(e.g., system slowdowns, virus outbreaks and process bottlenecks); and developed functional
specifications for IT group.
• Collaborated with colleagues to organize fundraiser, functions and programs.
Awards/ Achievements
• Krewe of Bacchus, Captains 1st Place Trophy 1995, 1996
• Krewe of Oshun, 1st Place Trophy 1995,1996,1997
• Krewe of Cleopatra, 1 Place Marching Band and Marching Unit Trophy 1995, 1996
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• Krewe of Sparta, 1st Place Best Jr. High 1995,1996,1997
• Krewe of Tucks, 1st Place Best Jr. High 1995,1997
• Krewe of Orpheus, Best all-around marching units 1996, 1997, 1998
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - MIAMI, FL 1990-1995
(A. L. Lewis Elementary, Holmes Elementary, Campbell Drive Middle School)
Music Teacher/Band Director/Choir Director
Created and implemented daily lesson plans that accommodated intelligences, aligned with the curriculum and
state standards. Instilled a sense of music appreciation and encouraged students to expand their interests.
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Organized and chaperoned field trips to musical presentations. Developed strong relationships with all students
to make certain that they felt welcome, at ease, and appropriately challenged within the classroom.
Responsibilities;
• Integrated cooperative learning activities and lessons to raise class participation levels, demonstrate
diversity in music, and enhanced students' academic and social skills.
• Developed and maintained physical aspects of the music program
• Developed tone, intonation, technique, and rhythm through the band
• Developed an effective marching band and concert band program
• Gathered and assessed needs from internal business units; created custom solutions to resolve issues
(e.g., system slowdowns, virus outbreaks and process bottlenecks); and developed functional
specifications for IT group.
• Collaborated with colleagues to organize fundraiser, functions and programs.
Education
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY - GRAMBLJNG, LA
Bachelor of Arts in Music, 1990
FRANCIS T. NICHOLLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - NEW ORLEANS, LA
Diploma, 1983
Affiliations
Louisiana Music Association 1995 -
Present
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References
David Wallace
Music Teacher/Band Director
Coghill Elementary
M. 504-***-****
Kiyona Alvis Boldin
Trainer and Documentation Specialist
Tulane University
M. 504-***-****
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