Guitarist and Music Educator with over 33 years teaching and playing experience.

Mike's resume

Experience
Band Director for a public school since 2004.

Guitar Instruction - Self Employed since 1997.

Education
Holyoke Community College — A.A. Music - 1997
Westfield State College - B.A. Music Education - 2004
UMASS Amherst - M.M. Music Education - 2010

Skills
1. General Duties and Instruction
• Teaches middle and high school students academic, social, and life skills through the
delivery of district instruction, curriculum and assessment
• Notation Software - Finale, Notion, & various IOS apps.
• Writing and arranging parts for students of various experience levels.
• Video conference: Zoom & Skype.
• Triple Play (Fishman) midi guitar software.
• Various Google Suite applications.
• Prepares, administers, corrects, and analyzes assessments.
• Utilizes the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in developing lessons.
• Instructs students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors.
• Manages his/her class as well as other students wherever those students may be located,
whether on campus or at off campus events.
• Identifies students with academic issues and refers those students to appropriate service providers.
Writing and arranging parts for students of various experience levels. Video conference: Zoom & Skype
Triple Play (Fishman) midi guitar software
Various Google Suite applications.
Prepares, administers, corrects and analyzes student assessments.
Utilizes the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in developing lessons. Instructs students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors.
Manages his/her class as well as other students wherever those students may be located
• Regularly informs parents or guardians of their students academic performance and behavior.
• Maintains records, attendance and grades as required by the district.
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework in a timely manner.
• Instructs students, using various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Plans, organizes and delivers differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum.
• Maintains school and classroom discipline.
• Meets or calls parents to discuss student progress and issues.
• Teaches one or more subjects to students in either Middle or High school
• Provides timely feedback to students, parents, and guardians on evaluations.
• Use appropriate techniques and strategies that promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking skills.
• Strives to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe.
• Effectively and regularly communicates with fellow staff members and school administration.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal, school administration or superintendent of schools.

2. Administration
• Assist in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations as well as district policies and procedures.
• Works cooperatively with school administration, staff, and special education.

3. School/Community Relations
• Respects students, parents, guardians and community.
• Assists parents with questions and concerns.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, parents and guardians.
• Respects and embraces students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

4. Operations
• Assist in the protection of students and property.
• Assists Principal or Vice Principal in fire and other emergency drills.
• Assists the Principal or Vice Principal in the management of students e.g. dismissal, field trips, etc...

5. Professional
• Maintains a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality and a strong work ethic.
• Participates in district professional development.
• Collaborates with high school program in retaining students when transitioning schools.
• Collaborates with high school jazz band.