Experience

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  Albemarle county public schools

  Aug 2002 - Jun 2010

  Music specialist

  Fostered students’ interest in and knowledge of music in a safe, educational environment. Developed creative lesson plans allowing for individual student’s needs and supported music and regular classroom Standards of Learning.Created and directed large musical productions and smaller ensemble groups to showcase students’ learning and musical talents.Collaborated with classroom teachers, specialists, administration, and parents to address different modes of learning and increase student success. Integrated technology into music classroom with use of MIDI, Smartboard, and computer music software. Researched grant possibilities applicable to educational professionals.Aided teachers in writing and preparing grants for consideration.Attended grant writing workshops to better assist staff in obtaining funds Show less

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  Portico church

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2021

  Children's ministry director

  Built relationships and rapport with kids and families while delivering sound, age-appropriate, media rich, and fun teaching.Lead outreach to serve the local community.Recruited and provided vision, leadership, training, and counsel to a healthy team of paid staff and 125 adult, college student, and youth volunteers.Created Portico Kids Home Videos and distributed videos through YouTube to keep families connected during COVID-19 pandemic.Maintained accurate records of family and volunteer information using an online data entry software, and analyzed data to drive decision making and improvements.Acted as a friendly and knowledgeable 1st and extended point of contact for families, providing information through our website, social media, email, phone calls, and face-to-face contact. Show less

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  University of virginia

  Aug 2021 - now

  Clinical coach