Kyle Wheatley

Experience

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  Friends University

  Jan 2006 - May 2008

  Fine Arts Student Worker

  - Create media for upcoming events- Collect data used for ticketing and outreach purposes- Be the public face of the Fine Arts office to work with stakeholders and ensure a positive experience

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  First Church of the Brethren

  May 2007 - May 2010

  Minister of Music

  - Plan weekly worship services- Plan and organize weekly choir rehearsals- Collaborate with clergy to provide meaningful and thoughtful worship experiences

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  Wichita State University

  Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Instructor

  - Conductor of the Chamber Singers, a group of 16-24 freshman and sophomores- Collaborate with the other University faculty to present meaningful and thoughtful productions

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  Friends University

  Jan 2010 - May 2020

  Arranger

  -Contracted to arrange choral and solo pieces for a yearly large scale musical production

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  The University of Alabama

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  Instructor

  - Teach MUE 107, a preparatory course that teaches elementary teachers how to use music in their classroom- Research and develop curriculum that meets the goals of the Alabama Board of Education for teacher preparation

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  Northport United Methodist Church

  Oct 2010 - May 2012

  Scholarship Soloist

  - Provide leadership within the choral ensemble of a small congregation

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  Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville GA

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Director of Choral Activities

  -Created and executed lesson plans that adhered to county and state guidelines for 6 sections of 9-12th grade students that included students with specific IEP (individualized education plan) needs-Implemented data and research based practices into decision making processes-Fostered collegial relationships with faculty members-Planned and executed several performances through the year in accordance with campus and district -calendar-Planned and executed several social events for the students through the year in accordance with campus and district calendars-Held weekly before and after school rehearsals for select groups of students to further their understanding and mastery of choral music and musical concepts Show less

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  Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (PRUMC)

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Staff Singer

  - Sing in weekly services for a large congregation- Provide leadership within the choral ensemble

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  Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD

  Aug 2013 - May 2018

  -Organized a choral program of 300 students for yearly activities and performances at school and in the community-Analyzed data to develop short and long-term objectives-Developed and managed a collaborative team to create curriculum documents/plans for district team members for implementation and disaggregation of data-Mentored and coached new Fine Arts faculty members-Field Experience Cooperating Teacher for Texas Christian University education students-Planned and executed several performances through the year in accordance with campus and district calendars-Planned and executed several social events for the students through the year in accordance with campus and district calendars Show less -Recruited students to program at a brand new school - 455% growth during tenure-Analyzed data to create short and long-term objectives-Created and executed lesson plans that adhered to county and state guidelines for 6 sections of 6-8th grade students that included students with specific IEP (individualized education plan) needs-Collaborated across two separate campuses to ensure the success of both programs-Formed positive collegial relationships fostering proficiency and improved team performance-Regularly contacted parents via phone and email about student growth and behaviors Show less

  • Lead Choral Director/Teacher

    Aug 2016 - May 2018

  • Associate Choral Director

    Aug 2013 - Aug 2016
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  Mesquite Independent School District

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  Choral Director

  - Revitalize and re-energize choral program- Build and maintain collegial relationships within the Fine Arts department

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  Granbury ISD

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2022

  Associate Choir Director

  -Created and executed unit scope and individualized daily lesson plans in accordance with county and state guidelines for 6 sections of 9-12th grade students; each with students who required specific educational plans, individual accommodations, and with a combination of English speaking and native/heritage Spanish speaking students who required differing curricular approaches-Analyzed data to develop short term and long term objectives-Held weekly before and after school rehearsals for select groups of students to further their understanding and mastery of choral music and musical concepts-Taught simultaneous virtual and in-person classes during the 2020-2021 school year, leveraging a variety of technological interventions to ensure student growth-Education Foundation grant recipient for creativity and technology-Fiscally responsible as a student organization sponsor with a budget and accounting ledger of $45,000-Provided leadership and learning opportunities to stakeholders within the organization-Field Experience Cooperating Teacher for Tarleton State University education students Show less

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  The Fort Worth Chorale

  Apr 2020 - now

  Webmaster

  -Participated in the rebrand and relaunch of the organization and its web-presence-Maintain the web-presence for Texas' longest operating civic choir-Work with other members of the artistic team to ensure accuracy of information-Collaborate with other board members and community members to make decisions on the continuing -business operations including marketing and web design-Served on sub-committee to create a free grant program for low-income schools that has been accessed nationwide funded through grants Show less

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  Guidehouse

  Sept 2022 - now

  - Analyze client data to aid in the decision-making process- Create presentable visualizations and tables for various client use- Create metrics and implement their use in client-facing decision making

  • Senior Consultant

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Consultant

    Sept 2022 - Mar 2025
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  American Legion Boys State of Kansas

  Jul 2024 - now

  Executive Director