Music Educator / Performer / Music Technology Sales

Highly qualified music educator and performer, offering solid background in teaching general music to students; complemented with expertise in directing, composing, and arranging music using the latest technology. Equipped with proven skills in creating effective performance metrics for all aspects of musical shows and events. Empowering instructor, armed with out-of-the-box approaches in coaching and developing students to foster team unity toward fulfillment of target goals. Highly capable of grasping diverse views as well as understanding national and cultural interpretations and differences. Articulate communicator with working knowledge in Japanese.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Production Planning ~ Performance Optimization ~ Rapid Conflict Resolution ~ Program Development

Strategic Planning and Implementation ~ Training and Mentorship ~ Cross-Functional Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Master's Academy, Oviedo, FL, USA

Musician Director 2014–2015

Provided music education to lower school music classes, lower and upper school bands, and marching band; which included grade 7 to 12 symphonic band, grade 6 to 7 concert band, lower beginning and intermediate bands, and grade K4-5 general music

Exemplified skills in rendering private and group lessons on woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard, as well as theory and best practices

Master's Academy, Vero Beach, FL, USA

Fine Arts Coordinator/Music Director 2013–2014

Established and maintained relationships with the staff within the Fine Arts programs, while offering hands-on technical support for major all-school productions

Facilitated coaching and performance oversight for various events, including studio orchestra; fife and drum corps; vocal ensemble; grade 7 to 12 symphonic band; grade 6 chorus; grade 5 beginning band; and grade 7 to 12 choir in the community

Delivered informative instruction to grades K3 to 4 on general music, along with private lessons on all voice and instrument types

Closely monitored Mountain Lion Server to further improve instruction, utilizing advanced technology

Developed and implemented Principal Approach in the music classes; executed music, drama and visual arts in K-12 all-school events

Sekolah Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia; Oviedo, FL, USA

Ministering Arts Coordinator 2012–2013

Managed and coordinated all activities for Ministering Arts Program in areas of music, dance, visual arts, and creative endeavors from kindergarten to grade 12 and ensured that the program in line with the mission and vision of SPH International

Guided teachers of the arts to effectively understand curriculum and good practices, as well as to instill Biblical Christian Worldview to their students

Rendered assistance to the principals with the selection and sourcing of teachers and staff in the arts programs, along with scheduling of arts classes throughout the school

Conducted and evaluated staff development and training, while managing and controlling arts budget and resources

Led and ensured proper coordination of whole school, out of school, and interschool arts events in collaboration with teachers and staff

Maintained interaction with fifteen member staff for discussion of their own professional development efforts

Displayed competency in establishing a high-quality arts program and culture that acknowledged the preeminence of Christ through learning of the school history and guiding documents, workshops, and seminars

Formulated and executed strategic policies and procedures in relation to the arts faculty

Contributed key insights in developing and implementing a wide range of arts activities and ensured provision of resources

Pioneered the creation of an ongoing vision and strategic plan for the arts program

Facilitated coaching to grades 3 to 4 classroom music, including international baccalaureate higher-level music grade 11

Restructured and designed a five-year plan for revisions of room allocation within the facility

Conceptualized and drafted original songs and projects for unit of inquiry

Modified the texts on the PYP and MYP levels to support students for DPHL classes

Crosspoint Academy, Bremerton, WA, USA

General Music Teacher/Choir/Band Instructor 2011–2012

Expertly conducted general music classes from kindergarten through grade 4, grade 5 concert band, grade 6 choir, middle school choir and concert band/jazz band, high school choir and jazz band, and studio orchestra

St. Mary's International School, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Director of Instrumental Music International School 1994–2011

Served as facilitator for Kanto Plains Regional Instrumental Music directors.

Performed various complex responsibilities and roles demonstrating expertise in wind ensemble, concert band, jazz ensemble, jazz improvisation and acoustic guitar, and concert band

Educated grade 6 concert band, grade 5 concert band, and grade 5 general music on general music

Leveraged skill in utilizing flute and double reed, single reed, brass, and percussion sectionals

Planned and organized fifteen in-house concerts annually

Piloted the execution of International Schools Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall and Suntory Hall

Served as facilitator for Kanto Plains Regional Instrumental Music directors

Presided over the recruitment of two corporate sponsorships from Apple Japan Education Division

Devised a server system integrating the use of a mac.com account for the front page, moodle for academic courses and communication between area directors and Leopard server for large media files

Made major contribution in the establishment of fine arts event manuals and event reports for Kanto Plains Regional International Schools

EARLIER CAREER

King Records and Pony Canyon, Tokyo

Studio Recording Musician, Saxophones, Flutes, Clarinets

Walt Disney All American College Band, Los Angeles, CA

Tenor Saxophonist

Walt Disney, Orlando, FL, USA

Woodwind Artist Park Musician

Norwegian Royal and Crystal and NYK Cruise Lines, Royal Cruise Lines, Miami, FL

Musician Sideman

Craighton Sounds, Yokohama City Expo

Managing Leader

Living Stone Community Church, Orlando, FL, USA

Worship Leader

Tokyo Baptist Church, Japan

Core Leadership Team Member for Singles Ministry in charge of Worship

Sekolah Palita Harapan, Indonesia

Faculty Worship Leader/Coordinator

Master's Academy Vero Beach

Faculty Worship Leader, Overseer/Drums and Bass Player for Student Worship

EDUCATION

2001 Master of Education (M.Ed.), Major in Music Education

VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL, USA GPA: 4.0 Dean’s List

2000 Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Music, Minor Philosophy and Communications

Malone College, Canton, OH, USA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Sekolah Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia

-An Introduction to Teaching IB DP Music, 2013

-Delivering the Middle Years Programme Curriculum, Category-2, 2012

-Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom Category-1, 2012

-Introductory Kodaly, 2012

St. Mary's International School, Tokyo, Japan

-Apple Japan Education Division Seminars “Technology in Education”, 2011

-Nemu no Sato Band Clinic, 2004

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Illinois State Board of Education: Professional Educator License, All Levels Music (Valid Until: Jun 2017)

Florida Department of Education: Statement of Status of Eligibility, Music (Grades K-12) (Valid Until: Apr 2017)

Berklee College of Music: Guitar Certification, (online)

ACSI Certification in All Levels Music/Elementary Classroom Teacher

IBO Multiple Certifications (PYP, MYP, DP)

Illinois Assessment of Professional Teaching Basic Skills Test Content Test, Music K-12

AFFILIATIONS

Florida Music Educators Association Florida Band Masters Association Central Florida Musicians Union Local

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

2014–2015 Marching Band Director: The Master's Academy, Oviedo, FL, USA

-Played an integral role in bringing marching band back on the field for a pre-game after six year of hiatus

2013–2014 Fife and Drum Corps: Master's Academy, Vero Beach, FL, USA

-Directed and guided the group in executing local retirement communities and important patriotic events including memorial and veterans day celebrations

2013–2014 Marching Band Conductor Orchestra Director: Master's Academy, Vero Beach, FL, USA:

-Presented the Studio Orchestra in the K-12 Christmas and Spring Concerts as the core of a large ensemble that included strings, winds, percussion, a choir, vocal soloists, and an electronic rhythm section

2010–2011 Concert Band Conductor: St. Mary's International School Mini-Concert Series, Tokyo, Japan

-Planned and organized school concert band and high school jazz ensemble, while guiding student led combos with guitar and jazz improvisation classes

1984–2011 High School Wind Ensemble Conductor: International Tour, New York, New York

-Handled the combination of selected musicians from two Japanese schools and three other international schools for a New York/Carnegie Hall Performance Tour

1994–2005 Musical Productions Conductor: St. Mary's International School, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

-Organized and facilitated 10 different broadways musicals, including West Side Story, Music Man, and Oklahoma all for different reasons

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Windows and Apple Systems Notation Sequencing and Recording Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

Midi Microsoft Office iWorks Pages Keynote Sibelius Finale Logic GradePad SmartMusic

Band-in-a-Box Song Select ProPresenter Mackie Sound Boards Symphony Pro Moodle & Leopard Server

Google Drive Grade Pro RenWeb ManageBack Smart Music Symphony Pro

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