About Ed C.
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General Music Teacher
Aug, 2001 - Jun, 2007Carlsbad Municipal Schools
• Annually prepared music for DARE Graduation programs. • Conductor for area-wide Honor Choir (2006-2007) • Collaborated with High School Band (Low Brass Sections) during marching and concert seasons to enhance student proficiency and performance
General Music Teacher
Aug, 2014 - Aug, 2016Jefferson County Public Schools
• Taught general music classes for Elementary School students grades K – 6. • Participated in 21st Century Grant After-School Clubs every semester. • Led group activities for 6th grade students from Molholm Elementary and other schools participating in Outdoor Education/Lab. • Coordinated with other Specials team members by participating in multiple school committees and groups.
Montbello Drum Line Director, Vocal & Instrumental Director
May, 2011 - May, 2014Denver Public Schools
• Taught mixed choir, concert band, concert orchestra, beginning guitar, beginning keyboard, and advanced band (Drum Line) classes for Middle and High School students. • Taught beginning Drum Line classes for Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS) Middle School students. • Leading/chaperoning Montbello Drum Line while they served as Denver Ambassadors to Tokyo & Takayama, Japan under Mayor Hancock’s invitation. • Received commendation from the Consulate General of Japan. • Coordinated all Drum Line activities (approx. 100 events/year) to enhance the experience of the students and encourage their professional musical development while serving the community.
General Music Teacher
Jul, 2007 - Jun, 2010Douglas County School District
• Wrote school song (“Learn Today”) for opening of Roxborough Intermediate School (3/08) • Led Students in 7th Inning Stretch at Rockies Game (5/09) • Served on Roxborough Leadership Committee (2008-2010) • Assisted SPECIALS Team in problem-solving for student behavior through SWIS • Utilized interventions to help Tier II and Tier III students in reading and math • Led School Choirs and organized bi-annual school concerts • Organized and directed school staff show (Roxborough Night Live) (2/08) • Directed School Choir in feeder concert (12/09)
Education
Bachelor of Science in Music
Aug, 1988 - May, 1993Abilene Christian University
Education Certification
Aug, 2002 - Dec, 2004University of the Southwest
Certifications
Professional Music Teacher License
Jul, 2012State of Colorado
I have held a Music Teacher License in Colorado since 2007. I am currently applying for my license to be renewed again by July 2017.
Awards
Commendation
Jul, 2013Consulate General of Japan
Affiliations
National Education Association
Aug, 2001The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
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English
Native Proficiency
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