Carlton L Jamison Jr
Self Employed
Greenwood
22
years of professional experience
Accomplished musician bringing 40 years of experience. Talented at identifying interventional methods and creating learning opportunities across differing cultural writing styles. Gifted Instructor known for engaging students and delivering effective lectures that inspire and educate. Organized and focused professional willing to go extra mile to help students both inside and outside classroom. Uses relevant technology to support instruction. Dedicated and dynamic with passion for driving student progress and learning innovation. Detail-oriented and well-known for promoting positive environments for learners. Very reliable and dedicated with excellent interpersonal skills. Well-versed in various subjects and multiple teaching methods. Compassionate instructor offering background in teaching mathematical and music courses. Highly educated with expertise delivering meaningful and informative lectures coupled with in-depth understanding of different learning techniques and tools. Maintains accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
Work History
Professional Musician
20 Years- Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship.
- Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
- Performed background music for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre productions and cabarets.
- Auditioned for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands, and other types of music groups.
- Performed in front of live audiences as part of theater productions.
- Played at over 10 festivals and concerts over 10 years.
- Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics.
- Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions.
- Organized small jazz combos to play for special events such as weddings and private ceremonies.
- Traveled, sometimes great distances, to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for performances.
- Performed in pit orchestra for three productions.
- Traveled to various locations throughout The Carolinas for performances.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities.
- Chose music appropriate to specific performance requirements.
- Adapted to new songs, concepts and arrangements quickly and professionally.
- Assigned parts for choir concerts based on individual talents and contribution to overall sound quality.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo as accompanist during auditions.
- Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs and bands.
- Chaperoned music-related trips.
- Stood in for conductor to lead rehearsals.
Instructor
7 Years 5 Months- Engaged students in gaining fundamental skills while maintaining developments in subject area.
- Tutored students requiring additional instructional assistance after class.
- Developed and deployed oral and written assessment strategies for optimal review of student abilities.
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
- Attended faculty meetings to brainstorm ideas and discuss methods for solving issues.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Mentored and counseled students with social adjustment and academic issues.
- Built rapport with students and parents to increase academic success and parent engagement.
Cook
4 Years 11 Months- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Created approximately 15 orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
- Coordinated average of 1 to 8 daily food orders, organizing timely deliveries to each table.
- Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Interacted effectively with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Placed frequently used food such as poultry and vegetables in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Substitute Teacher
3 Years 7 Months- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
- Reported problem students to principal to maintain control of classroom.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Stayed up to date with current regional curriculums to maintain readiness for long- and short-term substitute jobs.
- Mentored, tutored and instructed students after school and during planning times.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve life-long educational goals.
- Assigned homework to students based on curricula and modified based on daily progress.
- Managed classrooms of 20 high school students during teacher absences.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignments, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading as needed.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Studied various school subjects to better understand content and assist with projects and assignments.
- Oversaw pop quizzes, material exams and standardized tests to facilitate instruction.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Associate of Arts
Skills
Testing efficiencies
Education assessments
Learning skills development
Curriculum planning and implementation
Tutoring and coaching
Progress evaluations
Attendance monitoring
Academic instruction
Student engagement
Innovative lesson planning
Classroom management
Public speaking
Interactive teaching/learning
Effective communication technique
Accomplishments
- Co-founded Jazzy Trinity Band in 2014.
- Principle Drummer with Jazzy Trinity.
- Collaborated with other musicians on performance projects, weddings, birthday parties, concerts, and church services.
Timeline
Instructor
Greenwood District 50
07.2014 - 12.2021Read More
Cook
Huddle House Inc.
11.2007 - 10.2012Read More
Professional Musician
Self Employed
07.2006 - CurrentRead More
Substitute Teacher
Saluda School District
01.2005 - 08.2008Read More
Piedmont Technical College
Associate of Arts
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Lander University
Bachelor of Arts from Music Performance
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Education and Training
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