About Carrie B.
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Music Director
Jan, 2017 - PresentOakbrook Community Church
Lead rehearsals and prepare the band and vocalists for regular Sunday morning services; lead worship; write and arrange choral music for the church choir; accompany vocalists and instrumentalists in special music as needed; sing, accompany, and plan for special services as needed throughout the year and according to the church calendar.
Private Voice and Piano Teacher
Nov, 2008 - PresentNoteworthy Music
Teach half hour and one hour private lessons in piano and voice to students ranging in age from 5 years to adult; plan and teach group lessons in piano and voice; design lesson plans and games based on student needs and curriculum; utilize a variety of instructional strategies based on student age and learning style; plan recitals and ministry opportunities within the community
Worship Leader
Jan, 2008 - Jul, 2016Covenant Community Church
Planned and presented music and worship to coincide with the preaching of God's Word in a small church plant community; directed music teams of 5-10 adult and 5-10 youth volunteers; planned and presented special services in line with the church calendar; planned and led retreats and service projects for teams; sang and played piano as worship leader in all services; used technology creatively in order to maintain organization for teams and church leadership and accessibility for the congregation as a whole through worship planning websites and pod-casts
Private Voice and Piano Teacher
Apr, 2005 - Nov, 2008Musician Supply
Taught half hour and one hour private lessons in piano and voice to students ranging in age from 5 years to adult; planned and taught group lessons to classes of 10 students each
Director of Children's Music
Nov, 2003 - Aug, 2007Lexington Presbyterian Church
Taught one hour music class once a week to groups of first through sixth grade students; designed lesson plans, activities, and handouts; utilized a variety of instructional strategies; planned and co-directed musicals and other programs
Education
Bachelor of Science in Music and Bible
Aug, 2001 - Dec, 2004Columbia International University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Aug, 2006 - Jan, 2009Columbia International University
Certifications
ACSI Certification in Elementary Education and Endorsements in Bible and Early Childhood Education
Dec, 2008Association of Christian Schools International
This certification is not current because I am teaching in a homeschool setting instead of a Christian school setting. I maintain continuing education in order to renew this certification at a later date.
South Carolina Initial Certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Dec, 2008State of South Carolina
This certification is not current because I am teaching in a homeschool setting instead of a public school setting. I maintain continuing education in order to renew this certification at a later date.
Awards
Recognition of Excellence: Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching Exam
Dec, 2008Educational Testing Service
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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