Opera Voice with Ranon H.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION Valdosta State University (VSU), Valdosta, GA (Spring 2016) Bachelor of Music in Music Education Professional Educator License (IEIN 1169279) Music K-12 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Director of Bands Uplift Community High School (July 2019 - Current) Directed 9th-12th grade beginning bands, percussion and piano ensembles Taught a Project Based Learning class using audio technology Planned concerts and recruitment events to increase school enrollment and community outreach Created a network of teachers, students and community members to act as a voice for the Arts programs at the school Long Term Substitute Teacher Chicago Public Schools, Cleveland Elementary (January 2019 - June 2019)Ensured a safe, fun and inclusive environment for all students. Teach lessons provided to K-12 grade students. Shared personal books I published with students while working on a poetry unit. Built relationships with students based on shared interests, fun and engaging academics Planned and executed lessons as a long term sub at Cleveland Elementary Hebrew Teacher Temple Sholom, Chicago, IL (August 2018 - May 2020) Taught 4th & 5th grade conversational and biblical Hebrew through total physical response (TPR).Created fun and engaging activities for students and parents to do in and out of class. Paraprofessional Keshet, Northbrook, IL (October 2017 - August 2018) Enhanced student knowledge though one on one learning. Created new tasks to help students learn prevocational, academic and life skills Facilitated student learning through individualized music therapy lessons Student Teacher Northbrook Middle School, Suwanee, GA (Spring 2016) Observed, performed, conducted, and taught both choral and instrumental ensembles.Enhanced student learning through before and after school performance feedback sessions Accompanied the band and choir to local area competitions and served as chaperone PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: Depaul University New Horizons Jazz & Concert Band (Fall 2018-Current) Depaul University Community Choir (Fall 2018-Spring 2019)Horner Park Jazz Band Fall (2019 - Current) VSU Marching Band (Fall 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014) VSU Concert Band (Spring 2012-2015) Valdosta Symphony Youth Orchestra (Fall 2012-Fall 2015) VSU Concert Choir and Men’s Choir (Fall 2012-Fall 2013, Fall 2014) VSU Brass Ensemble (Fall 2012-Spring 2015) VSU Jazz Combo New Jazz Ensemble (Fall 2011-Spring 2012, Fall 2013-Spring 2015) VSU Trombone Ensemble (Fall 2011-2015).