Acoustic Guitar with Kenny W.

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I've been playing in bars, clubs, theaters, auditoriums and other eclectic locations for years. I have performed original music, jazz standards, New Orleans Traditionals, Big Band charts and symphonies. From shredding in the foreground to long-tones in the background- been there, done that. It doesn't matter what manner of gig it is- any occasion where you get to make money playing music is a good one. When you're not on the bandstand, you just wish you were.

Summer Fenn Day Camp

Working at Summer Fenn was an extraordinarily cathartic experience. I had been a camper there ten years prior to being hired, and it had rested in my memory as being overwhelmingly positive. So when I had the chance to return as a grown man, having just graduated from University, it felt like coming full-circle. As a base-camp and specialty councilor (base-camp being exactly what it sounds like: the basic regular day camp), I worked with first through eighth graders- shepherding my campers from activity to activity, keeping them engaged both mentally and physically at every possible moment, playing games, leading activities, singing songs and building trust. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

Newman Daycamp

Children are a massive responsibility, especially at summer camp. One must be a leader, a teacher, a chaperone and a friend all at once. You have been charged with the safety, well being, and advancement of another human being, AND you need to help them have fun at the same time. Working at Newman was a special and educational experience.

Lexplorations

"Lexplorations" is a summer program created by the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts (where I grew up), offering heavily subsidized summer camps to any student attending any one of the Lexington Public Schools. I was both a camper and eventually a volunteer councilor. My high school band director, Justin Aramati, hired me to help teach in his "All That Jazz" program- which as one might expect, was about teaching Jazz music. I specifically was the guitar instructor, and would teach both group lessons with larger ensembles of students from middle and high school, as well as smaller, instrument-specific masterclasses. Thus, I have been a teacher of Jazz since 2010.

Lexington Public High School

Loyola University New Orleans

Louisiana Department of Education

An official document given to one who has passed the definitely-not-long-winded PRAXIS I and II exams, declaring a person eligible to teach K-12 in the state of Louisiana.

National Honors Society

Saint Michael's College

The World Taekwondo Federation is the International Federation (IF) governing the sport of Taekwondo and is a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF). The WTF recognizes national Taekwondo governing bodies recognized by the NOCs in the pertinent country as its members.

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.

Professional Proficiency

Native Proficiency