JoAnna Hansen
Turbeville
Summary
Creative professional in postsecondary arts education, skilled at enhancing learning through innovative teaching methods and curriculum design. Efficiently manage classroom dynamics and complete administrative tasks, ensuring productive use of time. Specialize in integrating technology in the arts, fostering critical thinking, and developing students' creative expression. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, facilitating engaging learning environments that cater to diverse student needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Voice Teacher
Self Employed Web
Traveling
05.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to ensure that students maintain motivation throughout the learning process.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress including attendance data, grades earned.
- Prepared lyric sheets and sheet music for upcoming performances or studio sessions.
- Created customized practice routines for individual students to help them reach their goals.
- Researched various methods of teaching voice techniques to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
- Organized group classes to teach vocal technique, sight reading, music theory, and performance practice.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for voice students of all ages and skill levels.
- Encouraged creativity by introducing new songs and musical styles into lessons as appropriate for each student's level of experience.
- Gave private lessons in both one-on-one settings as well as small groups.
- Demonstrated proper breathing techniques, posture, diction, articulation, vibrato control, and other vocal exercises to build strength and endurance.
- Coached advanced singers on song interpretation skills such as phrasing and dynamics.
- Designed warmup exercises tailored specifically toward each student's needs.
- Advised parents regarding home practice expectations during weekly meetings or phone calls.
- Evaluated audition material from prospective students prior to enrollment in order to determine best course of action for instruction.
- Offered constructive criticism while maintaining a positive learning environment for students.
- Maintained students' progress by evaluating and adjusting strategies.
- Noted successes and struggles and gave helpful feedback to students, families and producers.
- Offered personalized instruction tailored to individual and group needs.
- Mentored individual students by taking creative approach.
- Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
- Assisted performers in preparing for auditions and special performances.
- Instructed students basic vocal techniques, projection skills and breathing strategies.
- Provided private instruction to amateur and professional performers.
- Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of tempo, symphony and chords.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on music fundamentals.
- Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
- Taught basics of music appreciation and history of music to better aid students in understanding texts and meaning behind a composition
House Parent
Falcon Children;s Home
Turbeville
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Ensured that all house rules were followed by all residents living in the home.
- Organized recreational activities to encourage physical fitness, socialization and team building skills.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children in need of care.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress, behavior and interactions with others.
- Coordinated special events such as field trips or holiday celebrations within the home environment.
- Facilitated weekly educational workshops on topics such as personal hygiene, nutrition, conflict resolution.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of behavior plans to promote positive behaviors.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to help foster independent living skills in youth ages 16-21.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss concerns or issues related to the children's welfare.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding the supervision of youth in residential facilities.
- Transported children safely from school or other appointments as required.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed such as de-escalating aggressive behaviors or managing suicidal ideations.
- Monitored self-administered medications and set up strategies to help patients maintain schedules during periods away from program facilities.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Fostered improved communication with contractors to promote regulatory compliance.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Provided patients necessary medications via appropriate pathways.
- Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
- Counseled students in handling family, financial and educational problems.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Accompanied and supervised students during meals.
- Chaperoned group-sponsored trips and social functions.
- Communicated with staff to resolve problems with individual students.
- Interfaced with residents to address and resolve complaints or grievances.
Foster Care Case Manager
SCDSS
Camden
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Encouraged positive communication between biological parents and foster parents in order to promote a healthy environment for children.
- Assisted in transitioning youth out of the foster care system into independent living situations.
- Met regularly with assigned clients to provide guidance and emotional support throughout their journey through the foster care system.
- Advocated on behalf of clients in order to obtain necessary resources or services from outside organizations or government agencies.
- Attended court hearings regarding child custody cases involving clients.
- Coordinated with other agencies, such as court systems, schools, hospitals, and mental health providers, to ensure that families were receiving necessary services.
- Educated clients about their rights within the system as well as available resources they can access.
- Actively sought out new placement opportunities for children who had been removed from their previous homes due to neglect or abuse.
- Participated in weekly team meetings with supervisors and other caseworkers to discuss ongoing cases and review best practices for client management.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations governing child welfare services.
- Facilitated meetings between birth parents, foster parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the case.
- Assessed and evaluated the needs of foster care families.
- Provided crisis intervention for foster care families when needed.
- Conducted home visits to assess safety and well-being of children in foster homes.
- Monitored the progress of foster care cases and reported any changes to supervisors.
- Developed individualized service plans to meet the needs of each family.
- Collaborated with community partners to provide additional support services for clients' needs such as housing assistance or job training programs.
Music Teacher
Columbia Arts Academy
Columbia
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with other teachers in order to create innovative projects that involve multiple disciplines such as art, theatre, dance.
- Engaged students through creative activities such as songwriting exercises or arranging games that are fun but also help them learn important concepts like rhythm or harmony.
- Developed relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administrators to ensure the best outcomes for all involved parties.
- Organized and conducted weekly group classes to teach basic music theory and performance skills.
- Created individual lesson plans for each student based on their skill level and interests in music.
- Purchased instruments and equipment needed for lessons or performances as necessary within budget constraints.
- Performed regular assessments of student development to measure progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Maintained a positive learning environment by providing encouragement and constructive criticism during lessons.
- Provided guidance on auditions and competitions related to musical performance or composition.
- Assigned pieces of music for students to practice at home, monitored progress, and provided feedback.
- Conducted rehearsals before major performances including conducting warm-ups and sectionals as needed.
- Mentored individual students by taking creative approach.
- Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.
- Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
- Fostered relationships with staff, students and parents to drive departmental and school objectives and philosophies.
- Fostered a supportive and positive learning environment that encouraged student engagement and participation.
Education
Master of Arts - Vocal Performance
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA05-2020
High School Diploma -
Villa Rica High School
Villa Rica, GA05-2015
Skills
- Vocal technique
- Music theory
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Performance coaching
- Creative instruction
- Effective communication
- World music appreciation
- Music history expertise
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Created non-profit organization dedicated to teaching fine arts education to foster children.
- Created an all inclusive Gay-Straight Alliance at undergraduate college
- Traveled ten years as an opera singer
Certification
- Currently working with Teachers of Tomorrow to receive education certificate to teach in public schools.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
House Parent
Falcon Children;s Home
03.2024 - 03.2025
Voice Teacher
Self Employed Web
05.2023 - Current
Foster Care Case Manager
SCDSS
05.2023 - 03.2024
Music Teacher
Columbia Arts Academy
04.2021 - 04.2023
Master of Arts - Vocal Performance
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
Piedmont College
High School Diploma -
Villa Rica High School
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