ACTIVITY SPECIALIST Summary Highly knowledgeable, creative resourceful Educator experience developing students' interest appreciating music teaching theory, history practical skills. Education professional driven create environment promotes hands-on learning children stages learning process.I 10 years vocal training 8 years teaching experience. I deep concentrate music education, special educationEducator talented making special needs children feel valued accepted. Encourages child reach full potential. vocal instruction. Friendly energetic, 8 years substitute teaching public classroom environment. Motivated help students learn happy, healthy well-behaved.Educator versed collaborating teachers parents best meet individual's unique needs. Attentive physical, emotional, intellectual social needs student.I perform extraordinarily well others team leader.I assertive I strive best job possible.Motivated teacher extensive knowledge education system educational testing standards. Exceptional communicator advanced problem-solving skills. Highlights Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Filemaker, HTML. MS Office proficient Substitute Teaching Certificate 6 years summer camp counselor Fast learner Scheduling proficiency Basic clerical knowledge In-depth knowledge autism Competent Smartboard technology Mother two children First Aid CPR Certified Vocal instructor Strong communicator Classroom management Accomplishments Founded Desi Arnaz Performing Arts Department I.S 238 led 4 years. Worked 200 special education students, grades 6-8, 8 years. Material Development Created arts curriculum targeting diverse learners create engaging educational experience. Process Improvement Developed level work theory students resulted numerous admission Performing Arts Schools New York City Department Education. Lesson Planning: Introduced new learning methods ensure total comprehension students. Employed special educational strategies techniques instruction improve development sensory/perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, memory. Goal Setting Established clear objectives lessons/projects communicated students, achieving total understanding grading rubric overall class expectations. Community Service Served faculty Sports Arts Foundation representative, spreading global awareness introducing world issues global warming, recycling students. Student-Centered Curriculum Planning Developed mid-semester evaluation students give feedback current curriculum suggest alternative course materials subjects remainder year. Parent Communication Regularly met parents discuss student issues course weakness areas. Experience Activity Specialist June 2001 August 2013 Company Name － City State Counselor age 6-12. Supervision children tutor music recreational activities. Routinely met students' parents regarding in-class issues learning interruptions discuss solutions. Performed student background reviews develop tailored lessons based student needs. Created enforced child-based hands-on curriculum promote student interest receptive learning. Earned positive verbal/written feedback parents regarding classroom instruction student learning success. Developed interesting course plans meet academic, intellectual social needs students. Lead teacher Chorus January 2009 September 2011 Company Name － City State Set conducted school choir numerous productions vocal music. Provided aural training performance music, talks, discussion, use audiovisual equipment, practical vocal music written assignments. Trained students vocal performances school abroad Colonial Theatre Pittsfield Massachusetts two consecutive years row. Teen Action Service Learning Program. Activity Specialist /Lead Teacher January 2009 September 2011 Company Name － City State Created learning environment students stimulating purposeful assignments conducive immediate environments. Guided students create food drives, recycling campaigns, help provide aid countries need. Sales associate September 2004 September 2011 Company Name － City State Retail services Shoe dept. Participated daily operational functions store. Delivered superior quality service adhering corporate, regulatory audit guidelines. Provided timely efficient completion client transactions maintaining accurate customer service thorough handling sales assigned. Board Education: Schools served: I.S. 109: 213-10 7184650651 Principal: Shango Blake I.S 238: 88-15. Classroom Teacher January 2007 June 2008 Company Name － City State My primary responsibilities facilitate classroom training English bilingual students vocal music, music history, school productions. I headed performing arts department design, development, costuming maintenance art materials well set design evaluating effectiveness performing arts instrumental/vocal music, dance, drama, art technology. I co-facilitated weekly meetings helped make changes necessary improve effectiveness student growth. Education Bachelor Arts Professional Music 2006 Berklee College Music, Boston Mass － City State Minor Music Education Coursework Music Education Berklee College Music Deans List 2006 Received numerous letters recommendation, appreciation Faculty Staff Art Music 2004 Bayside High School Art Music education Previously attended Berklee College Music Bayside High School Gained music diploma voice music theory. Member Bayside High School Choral Club Vocal Academic Achievement Award Interests Fitness, kickboxing, marathons Skills Photoshop, Set Design Peer Counseling, Customer Service, HTML, Microsoft Word, Retail/Sales, Supervision, Dramatic Theater,