Jamie Dodds
Marion
Summary
With 23 years of combined experience, dedicated career in teaching elementary and high school students. Elementary music teacher successfully guiding Kindergarten to 5th grade students, nurturing their love for music. Director of Choral Activities, overseeing two major productions annually - Spring Musical and Christmas Madrigal Dinner - captivating audiences of over 400 people. Lead vibrant Choral Program at Marion High School with approximately 80 talented members. Provide valuable instruction in AP Music Theory and Music Appreciation, ensuring a well-rounded education for students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Music Teacher & High School Choral Director
Marion School District No. 2
05.2008 - Current
- Provided instruction for grades K-5 with an average of 25 students per class
- Implemented a new elementary curriculum that centered around the Kodaly method
- Created and implemented innovative and engaging lesson plans and activities
- Turned around a program that had severe management issues, by introducing a strong team work environment
- Direct two annual elementary music productions
- Provided quarterly evaluations
- Grew the High School program to 80 students
- Lead and direct three choral concerts a year
- Provided quarterly evaluations
- Provided choral training
- Direct and stage an annual Musical
- Direct an Annual Madrigal Dinner that hosts 500 guests
- Developed a Budget for the High School Choral Program
- Maintain open communication with parents of high school choral students
- Developed a choral program that includes a broad spectrum of different genres of music
- Provided quarterly evaluations
- Provided training for ILMEA auditions
- Have had numerous students selected for ILMEA All-State Ensembles
Junior High and High School Choral Director
Carterville School District No. 5
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Provided instruction for grades 5-8 with an average of 25 students per class
- Implemented a new middle school curriculum that centered around the Kodaly method
- Created and implemented innovative and engaging lesson plans and activities
- Turned around a program that had severe management issues, by introducing a strong team work environment
- Grew the High School program to 90 students
- Led and directed two concerts a year
- Provided quarterly evaluations
- Provided choral training
- Directed and staged an annual Musical
- Developed a Budget for the High School Choral Program
- Maintained open communication with parents of high school choral students
- Developed a choral program that included a broad spectrum of different genres of music
- Provided quarterly evaluations
- Provided training for ILMEA auditions, leading to students being selected to All-State for the first time in that district
Elementary Music Teacher
Carbondale School District No. 95
08.2002 - 05.2007
- Provided instruction for grades K-5 with an average of 25 students per class
- Implemented a new elementary curriculum that centered around the Kodaly method
- Created and implemented innovative and engaging lesson plans and activities
- Turned around a program that had severe management issues, by introducing a strong team work environment
- Implemented a beginning strings program
- Led and directed two concerts a year
- Provided quarterly evaluations
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH12-2020
Skills
- Creativity
- Problem Solving
- Compassionate
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/11/79
Timeline
Elementary Music Teacher & High School Choral Director
Marion School District No. 2
05.2008 - Current
Junior High and High School Choral Director
Carterville School District No. 5
08.2007 - 05.2008
Elementary Music Teacher
Carbondale School District No. 95
08.2002 - 05.2007
Master of Arts - Music Education
Kent State University
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