About Kenny W.
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Working Musician
Jan, 2014 - PresentN/A
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.
Camp Counselor
Jun, 2016 - Aug, 2016Summer 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.
Camp Counselor
May, 2015 - Aug, 2015Newman 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.
Jazz Instructor
Jun, 2010 - Jul, 2012Lexplorations
"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.
Education
High School Deploma
Sep, 2008 - May, 2012Lexington Public High School
Bachelors of Music Education
Aug, 2012 - May, 2016Loyola University New Orleans
Certifications
K-12 Instructional License
May, 2016Louisiana 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.
Awards
National Honors Society Inductee
Jun, 2011National Honors Society
Saint Micheal's College Book Award
Jun, 2012Saint Michael's College
Affiliations
World Taekwondo Federation
Jun, 2006The 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.
National Honors Society
Jun, 2011The 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.
Languages
BeBop Scatting
Professional Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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