Benita Farmer
***** ******* ***, ***** ******, NJ 08054 Cellular: 609-***-**** Email: adwgp0@r.postjobfree.com
Customer Service
Dedicated and tactful Customer Service Representative with significant knowledge and experience solving problems and teaching in the Educational fields.
Career Profile:
I have over 20 years of progressive experience and accomplishments as an educator and leader from PreK to High School Education. Widely recognized and respected for expertise in middle and High school music education and invited throughout the United States and beyond to teach, lead, facilitation of musical teams.
Academic Preparation:
Masters in Education
Bachelor of Science, Music
Wilmington University Wilmington, DE
Temple University Philadelphia, PA
Spring 2015
Spring 1999
Education and Professional Experience:
Assistant National Minister of Music
National Churches of the
Living God Inc. Orlando, Fl. 2010- 2014
Music Teacher
Minister of Music
Vocal Music Director
Arts Department Chair
Camden Board of Education Camden, NJ 2000-Present
Faith Tabernacle Church Camden, NJ 1999-Present
The Ritz Theater Company Oaklyn, NJ 2015-Present
Creative Arts High School Camden, NJ 2021- Present
Leadership & Administrative Accomplishments:
Twenty-Two years in music education establishing myself as a leader of integrity, collaboration, relationship building and community involvement for continuous learning and improvement.
Demonstrated teaching and learning leadership both in the School Board, at State and community levels.
Track record for open and collaborative leadership style with excellent organization, communication, and facilitation skills.
Proven instructional leadership, effective communication, teaching and learning, and classroom instruction.
Successful facilitation and coordination of National and International musical choral competitions in Prague, Puerto Rico, Poland, Florida, New Orleans, Virginia, and more.
Service Leadership Experience:
Experience working in an urban school setting, with proven management and team building skills
Strong record of helping students achieve and sustain academic success, especially with minority and low-income students
Commitment to the belief that all students can learn
Capacity to define a vision, build teams and achieve results despite tremendous obstacles.
Experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources
Record of success in leading and creating successful teams
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
Ability to continuously elevate professional contributions
Active listening skills. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made in order to implement strategic change when necessary
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Professional Affiliations:
NAfME National Association for Music Education
NJEA New Jersey Education Association
CEA Camden Education Association
References:
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