Orchestra Director, 2014 – Present

  • University Preparatory Academy Middle School
  • University Prep Schools
  • Detroit, MI

 

General Music/Director of Instrumental Music, 2012 – 2014

  • Detroit Premier Academy
  • National Heritage Academies
  • Detroit, MI

 

Substitute Teacher, 2009 – 2012

  • Professional Educational Services Group, LLC/PCMI Services Group
  • Grand Rapids PSD, Forest Hills PSD, Lowell PSD, Northview PSD, Farmington Hills PSD, Redford Union PSD, Southfield PSD, Livonia PSD, Novi CSD

 

Summer Marching Band Camp Sectional/Drill Instructor and Choreographer, 2011-2012

  • Churchill High School
  • Livonia Public Schools
  • Livonia, MI

 

University Preparatory Academy Middle School

  • Beginning Orchestra (Grades 6 – 8)
  • String Ensemble (Grades 7 – 8)
  • Advanced Ensemble (Grades 7 – 8)

 

Detroit Premier Academy

  • General Music Vocal Ensembles (Grades K – 4)
  • DPA Training Band (Grade 5)
  • DPA Training Orchestra (Grade5)
  • DPA Concert Band (Grades 6 – 8)
  • DPA Concert Orchestra (Grades 6 – 8)
  • DPA Pep Drumline (Grades 5 – 8)

 

Highlights during Tenure at University Preparatory Academy Middle School

  • “Excellent” rating awarded to UPA String Ensemble at Trills & Thrills Music Festival (2016)
  • “Superior” rating awarded to UPA String Ensemble at Trills & Thrills Music Festival (2017)
  • Winter Concerts
  • Spring Concerts
  • Invitations to perform at the annual Noel Night in downtown Detroit
  • Recruiting performances at district elementary school (Ellen Thompson Academy)
  • Maintained an active partnership with the Dearborn Youth Symphony
  • Performances at assemblies, pep rallies, promotional ceremonies, concerts and community events
  • Trills & Thrills Music Festival at Cedar Point (2016, 2017, 2019, 2023)
  • Faculty Council member for National Junior Honor Society (2016-2017)
  • Chapter Adviser for National Junior Honor Society (2017- present)
  • Initiated Paper Retriever program for our school
  • Awarded the “Spirit of U” Award, as nominated and voted on by my colleagues (2017-2018)
  • Served as Electives Team Content Lead (2018 - present)
  • Served as a teacher mentor for new instructional staff (2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021)
  • “Superior” rating awarded to the UPA String Ensemble at Trills & Thrills Music Festival (2019)
  • My students and I were selected to participate in a commercial highlighting our school network
  • Selected to participate in a photo shoot and interview for the U Prep Network website
  • Selected to participate in a video interview for the U Prep Network YouTube page
  • Partnered with DonorsChoose.org to acquire wind and percussion equipment in an ongoing effort to start a band program
  • “Superior” rating awarded to the UPA String Ensemble at Trills & Thrills Music Festival (2023)

 

Highlights during Tenure at Detroit Premier Academy

  • Gold (Superior) ratings awarded to DPA Concert Band at PAC for a Day music festival
  • Gold (Superior) ratings awarded to DPA Concert Orchestra at PAC for a Day music festival
  • Winter Concerts
  • Spring Concerts
  • Numerous invitations to perform for the community at St. Christopher Parish
  • Drumline performances at basketball games, pep rallies and school ceremonies
  • Annual skating party
  • PAC for a Day music festival at Cedar Point
  • Michigan Charter School Fine Arts Camp