Zakia Hart

Zakia Hart

Music Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Former Director of Music at St. John's AME church

  • Education

    • Millikin University

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor's degree Music Business

      Activities and Societies: Piano Pedagogy, Concert Band Ensemble, MVOP multicultural voices of praise, Intervarsity (Christian Organization)

    • Illinois State University

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelors Music Education

      Activities and Societies: Agape president, Choral Director St. John AME Church, Member Honor Society Leadership , Bella Voix Women's Choir, Jesse Mae Finley Scholarship

  • Experience

    • St. John's AME Church

      Jun 2009 - Nov 2018
      Music Director

      Teaching and Directing Senior and Male choral groups!

    • Washington Middle School

      Oct 2009 - Aug 2014
      Paraprofessional Aide (special needs)

      I tutor students in all subjects including Math, Science, Literature and Music. I also assist head teacher in student planning and clerical work.

    • Macy's

      Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
      Women's Shoe Sales Representative

      Sale shoes to consumer. Set sales for events and Attaining Sales Goal( commissioned position)

    • Brahms to Jazz Concert

      Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
      Piano Recital

      I performed a piano recital for family and friend in Springfield, IL

    • Holiday Piano Concert

      Dec 2014 - Dec 2014
      Piano Concert

      I performed on the piano jazz, classical and 20th century pieces, most of which were my very own arrangements.

    • Girl Scouts of the USA

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      Summer Camp Counselor

      I served as mentor for girls 5-15 years old. I assisted in activities such as music, cook-outs, crafts, boating and skits.

    • Joliet Public Schools District 86

      Aug 2021 - May 2023
      General Music Teacher K-5

      Assistant choral director for Sanctuary Choir and Male Ensemble

    • Cook County School District 130

      Aug 2023 - now
      Music Teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Paraprofessional

      Springfield Public School District 186
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Zakia Hart
      Springfield African American Museum Up & Coming Award Springfield African American Museum Oct 2015 I was awarded for my contributions to the community and music!
    • Awarded to Zakia Hart
      Up and Comming Honoree African American Museum Springfield, IL Oct 2014
    • Awarded to Zakia Hart
      Boys & Girls Club Volunteer award - May 2008 I started a Boys & Girls choral group in Decatur, IL. I taught music theory, voice and piano
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Piano Student Recipiants

      Issued by Love Joy and Peace Music Scholorship
      Love Joy and Peace Music ScholorshipAssociated with Zakia Hart
    • Teaching Keyboard and Music Theory to kids age k-12 years old

      Issued by Boys and Girls Clubs of America on Oct 2007
      Boys and Girls Clubs of AmericaAssociated with Zakia Hart