Tina McGrew

K-** MUSIC SPECIALIST

Sherwood, AR

ad1zy6@r.postjobfree.com

+1-870-***-****

Accomplished, energetic, dynamic, and passionate 27 year veteran music specialist, orchestra director, and choir director who loves the joy of seeing students’ eyes light up when they have sung a song on stage that they have been learning for weeks or even months, or when they have achieved a music goal or received an award or honor at a competition. Work Experience

Choir Director, Orchestra Director, and General Music Specialist North Little Rock School District - North Little Rock, AR July 2018 to July 2023

K-12 MUSIC SPECIALIST

KIRBY SCHOOL DISTRICT - Kirby, AR

2017 to 2018

Taught K-6 elementary music, 7-12 show choir, guitar, piano, and a rotational 7/8 music appreciation; directed a 4th - 12th grade show choir who competed and won at the local, district, and state fair talent shows, as well as, ArkMEA State Children's Festival; competed at All-Region Choir; directed a school wide Christmas program with 250 students in K-12; performances at the Arkansas State Capitol and local nursing homes during the holiday season; as well as, recently directed a Spring musical called "Superstar Playlist" by Music Express and John Jacobson.

K-5 MUSIC SPECIALIST

WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Little Rock, AR

2016 to 2017

Taught K-5 General Music; directed a 2nd - 5th grade choir with multiple performances at school and around the community; competed at State Children's Festival; as well as, put on 3 mini Christmas musicals.

CHOIR DIRECTOR

HOT SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL - Hot Springs, AR

2013 to 2016

Directed 7th and 8th grade choirs; performed multiple times a year at school and around the community; competed at all-region, choral performance assessment, and solo & ensemble competitions every year; implemented an after school choir program; taught general music/music appreciation

CHOIR DIRECTOR

LANGSTON MAGNET SCHOOL - Hot Springs, AR

2007 to 2013

Taught PreK-5 General Music; directed a 2nd - 4th grade choir with multiple performances at school and around the community; competed at State Children's Festival each Fall; started an after school choir program; taught show choir, piano, ukulele, and recorder. INTERIM MUSIC DIRECTOR & CHILDREN'S CHOIR DIRECTOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST - Hot Springs, AR

2007 to 2010

213 Oakwood Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71913 870-***-**** ad1zy6@r.postjobfree.com INTERIM MUSIC DIRECTOR & CHILDREN'S CHOIR DIRECTOR, FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH; HOT SPRINGS, AR - 2007, 2010-2013

ATTENDED UACCH IN HOPE, AR 2000-2002: Attended college classes in the area of accounting to further my education

CHOIR DIRECTOR

HOT SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL - Hot Springs, AR

2002 to 2007

Directed 9-12 grade choirs; multiple performances and numerous competitions; implemented an after school choir program; taught music appreciation; and started a piano lab class with a grant I received; and competed in region and state choir events. CHOIR DIRECTOR

STAMPS SCHOOL DISTRICT - Stamps, AR

1997 to 2000

Taught K-12

music and directed 7-12 grade choirs

CHOIR DIRECTOR

SARATOGA SCHOOL DISTRICT - Saratoga, AR

1996 to 1997

Taught

K-6 elementary music, directed 7-12 grade choir, and 7-12 band CHOIR DIRECTOR

Jessieville, AR

1994 to 1996

Taught K-6 elementary

music and directed 7-12 grade choir and assisted with marching band Education

MSE in Education Theory and Practice

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - Jonesboro, AR

June 2010 to December 2011

Skills

• Organizational skills (10+ years)

• Creative Lesson Planning (10+ years)

• Instrumental experience (10+ years)

• Vocal experience (10+ years)

• Field Trip Planning (10+ years)

• Teaching (10+ years)

• Classroom Management (10+ years)

• Curriculum Development

• Mentoring (10+ years)

Certifications and Licenses

Arkansas Teaching Certificate

December 2022 to December 2027

Groups

ArkCDA

July 1993 to Present

AR-ACDA

July 1994 to Present

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