Music Director School Teacher
Resume:
Larry Michael Jackson
Florence, South Carolina 29501
843-***-**** adufui@r.postjobfree.com
Exceptional K-12 Music Educator, E ective Leader, and Highly Qualified Minister of Music Dedicated, focused, and multifaceted educator and leader with superior managerial and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and sta . Strong managerial and leadership to drive student and faculty performance. Creative and flexible with exceptional instructional planning, implementing, and follow-through in the student-driven program. Strong communal ties and relationship with the community.
Core Competencies
● Virtual Instructional Leadership
● Data driven Decision Making
● Excellent Interpersonal and
Analytical Skills
● Professional Development ● Teacher Observation and Evaluation
● Student Achievement
● Parental Community Involvement
● Event Planning
● Civic Involvement
● Budgeting and Financial Planning
● Small Group, Intensive Instruction
Education
Francis Marion University, Florence, S.C. (2000 – 2004) B.A., General Studies with a minor in music
● Graduated magna cum laude
● Honors College Graduate
● Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society 2002
● President’s List/Dean’s List (2000-2004)
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C. 2002-2006 B.A. in Music Performance (summer 2007); M.A.T in Music Education (summer 2006)
● Graduated magna cum laude
● President’s/Dean’s List (2004-2006)
● Straub Music Scholarship Award Recipient (2004-2005) Coastal Carolina University Cohort Educational Leadership Masters Program, Accepted for Summer 2021
Professional Experience
Florence One Schools, August 2009-Present
Music Director and General Music Educator, Wallace Gregg Elementary/Moore Intermediate School/McLaurin Elementary School/Timrod Elementary School/Delmae Elementary School Virtual Learning Coordinator, Wallace Gregg Elementary School, Florence, SC 2020
-Present
● Observe data and trends regarding virtual student learning
● Supervise virtual teachers
● Coordinate, observe, and evaluate virtual instruction
● Serve as liaison between teacher, parents and students in virtual/elearning school
● Plan and implement virtual instructional strategies
● Facilitate professional development for virtual teachers
● Collaborate with administration to analyze virtual teacher and student needs
● Collaborate with teachers and administration to develop a coherent and successful virtual education platform
● Assist in interview process for virtual and F2F instructors
● Assessment coordinator for virtual students
Coordinator of 21st Century Learning Center, Wallace Gregg Elementary School, Florence, SC 2012-2013
● Designed after-school program curriculum and activities to meet grant objectives
● Monitored the instructional delivery to target students
● Supervised and provided support for 21st Century after school programs and sta
● Evaluated student data for grant reporting
Core Leadership Team Member
● Develop master schedule that allows for implementation of interdisciplinary teams and infusion of the arts
● Help develop a schoolwide vision and mission with sta and faculty
● Implement strategies to help build a positive school climate and culture
● Assist in statewide assessments
● Analyze data to guide teacher instruction and student learning
● Member of MTSS Team (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support)
● Develop observation schedules for F2F and virtual teacher Related Arts Lead Teacher
● Facilitating and planning with related arts teachers in the development of creating a more rigorous instruction and hands-on engagement
● Serve as liaison between related arts teacher and administration
● Design and implement arts in STEM/STEAM lessons with academic teachers
● Conduct meetings and briefings for related arts department
● Provide valuable feedback on school environment and educational issues
● Ensure professional development for related arts teachers
● Communicate state standards for visual and performing arts curriculum within school
● Plan schoolwide and community outreach events within related arts area
● Plan finances and budget for related arts
Florence School District Five, August 2006 - 2009
Band/Chorus Director, Johnsonville Middle and High School
● Coordinate and plan all performing arts events
● Director of all bands and chorus
● 21st Century After School music coordinator and instructor
● Financial planner and budgeter for bands
● Served as a mentor to pre-teen and teen students Professional Achievements
1. Teacher of the Year, 2013-2014, Wallace Gregg Elementary School 2. District Mentor Teacher (2019-present), Florence One Schools 3. Lead Teacher Interviewer, 2019, Wallace Gregg Elementary School Certifications/Endorsements
1. R2S Endorsed Educator (2016, 2019) Wallace Gregg Elementary School
Volunteer and Community Achievements
Mighty Eagle Men Mentorship Program
● Serve as mentor for young boys ages 10-13
● Provide community opportunities for members
● Coordinate events for community members to speak with young boys regarding civic responsibility
● Provide e ective tutoring for students
Northeast Conference/Florence-Dillon District, August 2008- Present Minister of Music, Mill Branch African Methodist Episcopal Church
● Serve as main musician for Northeast Conference/Florence-Dillon District
● Plan and coordinate all music for all performing ensembles
● Plan and teach all music theory and performance for all church services/Plan and conduct music workshops with choirs within community
● Co-musician for Center Baptist Church Concert Choir
● Founder and director of Mill Branch AME Church Community Orchestra
● Florence-Dillon Youth Choir musician and music coordinator
● Northeast Conference Music Director
● Vice President of ANCHORED: Acting Now Can Help Others Reach Extraordinary Destinations/Church fellowship trip coordinator
● Sunday school teacher for junior, senior, and adult class (ages 6-22)
● Bible study facilitator
● Licentiate Minister in African Methodist Episcopal Church/Northeast Conference References
Pamela Sims
Coordinator of Academic Interventions and Diversity adufui@r.postjobfree.com
Faith Gordon
Transformation Coach
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Craig Washington
Principal
Columbia High School
Evelyn Woodberry, Retired
Assistant Director Florence Career Center
Pamplico, SC
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