Devoted professional with a love of life and education. I have been a life long learner and continue to learn daily. I am passionate for people and helping others.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director/Teacher of the Year
Spartanburg Preparatory School
Spartanburg
08.2023 - Current
Collaborated with faculty to integrate music into academic curriculum.
Coordinated with community partners to enhance music program exposure.
Developed and implemented musical programs for community events.
K4-2nd Grade Elementary Music Teacher
Anderson District 2
Belton
09.2021 - 05.2023
Utilized my skills in technology, leadership, problem solving, and creativity to teach music to a various age groups and effectively communicate with faculty and parents daily.
Age groups included K4-6 grade general music.
Conducted 8 performances per year, including, Veteran's Day, several Christmas performances, and several spring concerts.
6-8 Head Band Director and 9-12 Assistant Director
Honea Path Middle School and Belton-Honea Path High School
Honea Path
09.2020 - 05.2021
Established a great relationship with my students and facilitated their growth in loving music.
I communicated with parents, organized several fundraisers, and conducted an amazing group of students for 6 concerts that were recorded due to Covid.
I was also nominated for Teacher of the year.
K4-6 Elementary Music Teacher
Marshall Primary & Wright Elementary School
Belton
09.2014 - 05.2019
Utilized my skills in technology, leadership, problem solving, and creativity to teach music to a various age groups and effectively communicate with faculty and parents daily.
Age groups included K4-6 grade general music.
Conducted 8 performances per year; including, Veteran's Day, several Christmas performances, and several spring concerts.
K-12 Music Director and MS/HS Science Teacher
Temple Christian Academy
Anderson
09.2011 - 05.2014
Implemented hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
Integrated technology tools to support interactive learning experiences in the classroom.
Organized science fairs and extracurricular activities to promote student interest in science.
Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and classroom updates.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Grand Canyon University
12.2023
Bachelor of Music Education -
Anderson University
Anderson, SC
12.2010
Skills
All Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher
Google Applications
Awards
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Grand Canyon University in 2023.
Graduated Cum Laude from Anderson University in 2010.
Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2021.
Related Arts grade chair for 4 years at Marshall Primary.
Dean's list of Anderson University in years 2009 and 2010.
Inducted into Anderson University's Denmark Society for leadership 2011.
Received Teacher of the Year 2025
Timeline
Music Director/Teacher of the Year
Spartanburg Preparatory School
08.2023 - Current
K4-2nd Grade Elementary Music Teacher
Anderson District 2
09.2021 - 05.2023
6-8 Head Band Director and 9-12 Assistant Director
Honea Path Middle School and Belton-Honea Path High School
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