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