Omoragita's School Of Music And Talent

K-12 MUSIC TEACHER with Amrit Yoga Certifications (2006 & 2008)

~Dedicated~Versatile~Enthusiastic~

Multi-talented music performer and instructor, dedicated to teaching students the importance and value of music in life. Talent for integrating different genres of music with cooperative learning, and educational fieldtrips to provide a well-rounded learning experience for all students. Motivated by nothing less than excellence, with proven ability to tailor lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of students. Trustworthy educator with exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills to cultivate strong relationships with parents, students, and all members of the school community. Key strengths include:

- Performance Assessment: Private Lesson Curriculum and Recital Preparation

- Recording Artist: Stage Performance, and Songwriting Skills

- Musicianship Skills: Music Reading Skills

- Classic & Modern Music History

- Differentiated Instruction Learning Implementation

- Quality Music Programs: Winter/Spring Productions, Private Recitals

- Multi-Sensory Lessons: Learning with the whole body

- Whole Group Learning: Call and Response, Chorale, Reader Chorus

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

PROFESSIONAL FLORIDA TEACHER’S CERTIFICATION MUSIC K-12 (2014-2019)

Master of Education in Educational Administration with Emphasis in Organizational Leadership (5 courses taken in 2009): 4.0 GPA

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Choral Music (2004): 3.4GPA

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL

AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

- Palm Beach County Teachers Association, 2011-2014(August) *Private Yoga Instructor, 2006-present

- Leon County Teachers Association, 2005-2006 *Professional Voice Lessons with Dr. Shirley Johnson, 2000-2004

- Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA), 2005-2006, 2011-2014

*Attended FMEA Annual Music Festival, 1996-2000, 2006 *Provide Music for Omnipotent Outreach Ministries, Inc. 2014

- Tallahassee Community Chorus (Dr. Andre Thomas, Director), 2008-2009

*Owner - Omoragita’s School of Music and Talent, 2001-present

- Ugandan Music and Dance Ensemble FSU, 2005-2006 *Yoga Stress Reduction Specialist, 2006-present

*Vocal Lesson with Legendary blues vocalist Sir Charles Atkins, 2006-2008

*Amrit Yoga Teacher Certification, 2008 Amrit Yoga Nidra Teacher Certification, 2006

Self Employed 2001-Present

Private Vocal Coach, Piano, Hatha Yoga, and Yoga Nidra Teacher, Omoragita’s School of Music and Talent

- Provide Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra Instruction in 10 week Private sessions

- Provide vocal and piano musical tutelage from ages & up

- Create Individual lesson plans to fit the needs of each student-pupil (Nicola Vaccai-Voice Warm-Ups Standard and Alfred’s Piano Music Theory Course)

- Offer training for all styles of vocal music along with basic to intermediate piano skills

- Provide positive reinforcement to all students keeping them motivated to learn

- Create recitals for students twice a year at local community center

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Elementary School Music Teacher 2011-Present

Clifford O. Taylor/ Kirklane Elementary School Palm Springs, FL

- Ensure the safety of students

- Create and maintain a comfortable environment for students to produce positive results from learning music theory, appreciation, and interactive technological computer software

- Create lesson plans, in accordance with K-12 standards, to engage and pique learning and growing amongst kindergarten through fifth grade students

- Create and maintain a musical program of excellence

- Created and produced 6 winter/spring school musical productions for COTK/ Kirklane Elementary School

Summer Camp Counselor

Rainbow Kids Learning Center: West Palm Beach, FL Summer 2014

- Drove students to fieldtrips

- Provided a safe environment where students could learn basic building blocks to lyric songwriting, choral singing, yoga, and imaginative learning

- Classes Taught: Lyric songwriting, yoga, and chorus

- Students were also treated to an imagination journey once a week & Dance session

Substitute Teacher: Tallahassee, FL 2005-2011

Leon County Public Schools registered until 2013

- Ensure the safety of students

- Facilitate learning and disciplined atmosphere for students in compliance with the K-12 standards while providing structural lessons for the students in the stead of the teacher

Computer Paraprofessional: Tallahassee, FL 2008-2009

Leon County Schools: Astoria Park Elementary

- Ensured the safety of students

- Educated students on internet safety

- Created lesson plans on Microsoft Word 2007 in accordance with standards

- Taught Typing

Yoga & Music Teacher: Tallahassee, FL 2008

Tabernacle Missonary Baptist Church Summer Youth Camp

- Provided a safe environment where students could learn basic building blocks to lyric songwriting, choral singing, yoga, and imaginative learning

- Classes Taught: Lyric songwriting, yoga, and chorus

- Students were also treated to an imagination journey once a week & Dance session

Choral Music Teacher 2005-2006

Godby High School & Belle Vue Middle School: Tallahassee, FL

Selected by Principal, without ensemble experience, to create a music program of excellence. This involved traveling (daily) to provide services to both middle and high school, designing and facilitating fun and motivating lesson plans educating students at various ages and stages of learning. With 6 periods 0 studnets) scheduled daily and many different interest levels of students, this experience has greatly added to my group/ensemble ability and skill set. Main subjects taught: Chorus, Music appreciation, music theory, and voice.