Charles Crawford

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Music Educator and Performer

  • Education

    • Berklee College of Music

      2019 -
      Advanced Professional Certificate Orchestration for Film & TV 4.0
    • Christopher Newport University

      2011 - 2012
      Master of Arts Teaching 3.67

      Activities and Societies: Pi Lambda Theta

    • Christopher Newport University

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Music Instrumental Music Education 3.18

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Psi, Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, University Band, Marching Band, Polaris Clarinet Quartet, CMENC, VMEA

  • Experience

    • Christopher Newport University

      Mar 2008 - Jan 2012

      -Rebuilt Registrar’s Office (registrar.cnu.edu), Center for Career Planning (ccp.cnu.edu), Department of Music, Department of Organismal & Environmental Biology (oenb.cnu.edu), Department of Molecular Biology & Chemistry (mbch.cnu.edu), and CNU Weight Room (weightroom.cnu.edu) websites.-Assisted development of new University websites, including the “How to...” site.-Interfaced with clients to discuss ideas, content, images, and layout for various websites.-Wrote code for new modules in HTML/CSS/XML using Adobe Dreamweaver and Cascade Server.-Worked with Adobe Photoshop to edit pictures for use on the University website. Show less

      • Web Student Employee

        Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
      • Student Intern

        Jul 2009 - Sept 2010
      • Crew Leader

        Mar 2008 - Jul 2009
    • Franklin City Public Schools

      May 2012 - Jun 2013
      Director of Bands

      -Teach 6-12 concert and marching band to a diverse population of mostly low-SES students.-Responsible for all aspects of growing band program including, but not limited to: instructional planning, assessment, musical arranging, rehearsals, performances, travel, procurement, and fundraisers.-Differentiate instruction based on student needs on a variety of students and instruments. -Communicate regularly with parents and students in regards to academic and personal achievements.-Coordinate and lead the first student performances of the band in two years, establishing a high expectation for growth and success.-Grew the band to 10% of the high school population, a 50% growth over the previous year.-Design, write, and implement the high school marching band show including music and field drill.-Serve as the liaison between the Band Booster organization and the school administration. Show less

    • Christopher Newport University

      May 2012 - Aug 2012
      Web Services Marketing Manager

      -Maintained CNU’s presence in social media including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and Tumblr.-Increased social media participation by CNU community by 10%.-Created policies to govern social media usage at CNU.

    • US Army

      Jun 2013 - Sept 2021

      Operations Noncommissioned Officer, Clarinet Section Leader, Musical Performance Team Leader, Retention Noncommissioned Officer

      • Sergeant (Musician)

        Feb 2016 - Sept 2021
      • Specialist (Clarinetist)

        Jun 2013 - Feb 2016
    • Excelsior Classical Academy

      Jul 2021 - Oct 2022
      Director of Music, Upper School
    • North Carolina National Guard

      Sept 2021 - now
      Team Leader
    • Duke School

      Oct 2022 - now
      Middle School Band Teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Postgraduate Professional License (Music K-12)

      Virginia DOE
      Jul 2012
    • Professional Educator's License

      North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
      May 2023