Teacher
2012–present
Cathedral-Carmel School
Lafayette, LA
Director of Bands/ Director of Technology
Directed all music ensembles and activities grades 4-8 – fundraising, recruitment, small and large ensemble instruction/performance, music composition/arrangement, budgeting, assessment participation
2019 Performance on the USS Intrepid in New York City
2016 Performance at Pearl Harbor for 75th Anniversary
Teacher of the Year, 2016-2017
Implement innovative technology into classroom education
Created a new handbell curriculum for elementary and middle school students
2005–2012
North Vermilion High School
Maurice, LA
Director of Bands, Choirs, and Fine Arts
Direct instrumental and choral ensembles and activities grades 7-12 – recruitment, small and large ensemble instruction/performance, music composition/arrangement, budgeting, instrument maintenance/repair, festival participation, all conducting activities
Design, develop, and Maintain website for music department and district choral and band directors’ associations
Teacher of the Year, 2009-2010
Implement innovative technology into classroom education
2003–2005
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Adjunct Instructor/Graduate Teaching Assistant
Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in conducting and in music technology
Managed and conducted the Meadows Wind Ensemble
Conducted ballet productions
2004–2005
Scofield Middle School
Dallas, TX
Director of Bands
Directed all music ensembles and activities grades 6-8
Recruitment, small and large ensemble instruction/performance, music composition/arrangement, budgeting, instrument maintenance/repair, festival participation, all conducting activities
1999–2003
CW Stanford Middle School
Hillsborough, NC
Director of Bands
Directed all music ensembles and activities grades 6-8 – fundraising, recruitment, small and large ensemble instruction/performance, music composition/arrangement, budgeting, festival participation
Awarded numerous grants for instruments, special projects and community outreach
Teacher of the Year, 2001-2002
Managed music department for Orange County Schools summer programs
Vice-President, CW Stanford Middle School PTA, 2000-2002
Created and managed Orange County All-County Band activities
Organized continuing education programs for Orange County music teachers
Taught staff development courses in music software and MS Office Suite
1998–1999
Archbishop Shaw High School
New Orleans, LA
Assistant Director of Bands
Taught and directed all music ensembles and activities grades 8-12 – recruitment, small and large ensemble instruction/performance, budgeting, festival participation
Acquired and implemented new technology for music program through fundraising
Taught computer applications courses (MS Windows and MS Office Suite)
1996–1998
Delcambre High School
Delcambre, LA
Director of Bands
Taught and directed all music ensembles and activities grades 6-12 – recruitment, small and large ensemble instruction/performance, budgeting, festival participation
Organized a program to acquire technology for all music classrooms in the district
Chaired District Solo and Ensemble Festival
Taught computer application courses to district teachers (MS Office Suite)
1993–1996
Lafayette High School
Lafayette, LA
Assistant to Director of Bands
Taught and directed music ensembles and activities grades 9-12 – ensemble instruction/performance, instrument maintenance/repair, drill and music arrangement for marching band shows, festival participation
Guest marimba soloist at Carnegie Hall - March 1996
1993–1996
Edgar Martin Middle School
Lafayette, LA
Assistant to Director of Bands
Taught and directed music ensembles and activities grades 5-8
Implemented curriculum and instruction for students with special needs
1993–1995
Grace Presbyterian Church
Lafayette, LA
Music Teacher
Created and implemented preschool music curriculum