Brief Resume
Professional
info
“There's always someone asking you to underline one piece of yourself,”- Audre Lorde (1981).
If I must choose one, then scholar is my choice. I am an advocate for life long continuous learning not only through traditional methods of education but also through real-world practice. I take responsibility for the position that I hold as an educator and researcher and I constantly seek ways to remix expected practices of education and music.
Work
experience
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
2016 - 2021
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Graduate teaching assistant for Introduction to Music Education, Elementary Music Methods, Introduction to Music Technology, and Choral Methods
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Presented lecture on culturally responsive research based pedagogy and diversity initiatives and awareness within music education
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Served as an observer for pre-service music education majors during field placements
Graduate Instructor
2016 - 2018
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Facilitator for four sections of College of Education required music education course
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Taught and encouraged cross-curricular teaching techniques towards music education for general education majors
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Assessed and encouraged the musicality and teaching techniques of undergraduate pre-service teachers
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Served as liaison between the School of Music and the College of Education
Choral Director
2016- 2019
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Responsible for conducting four annual musical showcases designed for community outreach
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Created a traditional choral ensemble and modern band program within the first year of school existence
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Volunteer hours associated with Resilience Charter School equates to 20 hours a semester mandated by teaching contract; 80 hours total
Education
University of Florida
Music Education Ph.D.
2018 -2021
Area Head: Dr. William Bauer
Dissertation Char: Dr. Barry Hartz
Dissertation title: "An Ethnographic Study of Epistemic Resistance Amongst Black Women in Music Education"
University of Florida
Masters in Music Education
2016 - 2018
Masters thesis title: “Recruitment and Retention Strategies of Minority Male High School Students for Vocal Music Programs Through a Theoretical Critical Race Theory Framework”
Committee: Willard Kesling and Megan Sheridan (Chair)
Area Head: Dr. William Bauer
Georgia Southern University
Bachelors in Music Education
Velma Kemp Choral Scholar Award Recipient
HOPE Scholar Award Recipient
Area Head: Dr. Laura Stambaugh