Preston Kendall
Educator
Charlotte,NC
Summary
An educator is who I am; it does not matter the subject, I just love to teach. Additionally, have worked in the entertainment industry since my first international tour with the off broadway show DrumLine Live in 2010. I have worked either as a performer or as one that teaches performers for over a decade. Teaching and performing have been my life's work since before graduating college. I have held many leadership roles during my tenure as a public school teacher and I aspire to continue being a leader in my field.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Elementary Music Specialist
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
Charlotte, NC
08.2019 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Increase participation is school wide curriculum focused events as the head of the Parent Engagement Committee.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Instructed students on vocal performance, harmonizing, performing scales and proper posturing.
- Developed lesson plans to achieve objectives of established elementary music curriculum.
- Administered quizzes and exams to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
- Led instrumental students in playing simple ensemble songs.
- Directed vocal music students in entry-level group songs such as rounds and partner songs.
- Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
- Create digital content fot the improvement of student learning and social emotional skills.
- In charge of the daily morning announcements.
- 2020-2021 school based teacher of the year.
- Develop and implement system for data based observations.
- Member of school improvement team
Disk Jockey
815 Events
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2015 - Current
- Adjusted music plans based on crowd preferences and mood.
- Worked with clients to determine requirements for each party or event.
- Ran visual effects to supplement audio equipment output.
- Entertained guests with music matching desired genres and tempo.
- Promoted group dances, competitions and other party games to keep guests entertained.
- Arranged libraries and playlists of music in advance of live events.
- Used controllers and mixers to mix and sample music.
- Create wedding timelines for couples
- Run wedding rehearsals
Principal Intern
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
Charlotte, NC
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Create and deliver professional development to staff regarding FERPA and Title IX laws.
- Analyze student performance data to create diverse classroom populations.
- Track student attendance and create and implement interventions for students.
Music Specialist
Guilford County School System
Greensboro, NC
12.2012 - 08.2019
- Designed curriculum to introduce students to variety of styles and cultured.
- Maintained equipment, supplies and facilities in good working order.
- Kept discipline by applying effective classroom management skills.
- Diversified instruction to meet unique student strengths.
- Taught Elementary and Middle school general music and chorus.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Lead district wide professional development on the integration of music into the core curriculum.
- Organize field trips to enhance student background knowledge.
- Top 10 finalist for school district teacher of the year
- Member of school improvement team.
- Coach beginning teachers
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader
Guilford County School System
Greensboro, NC
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Deliver district wide professional development on racism, discrimination, trauma, microaggressions, and poverty.
Professional Entertainer
DrumLine Live Entertainment Group LLC
Atlanta, GA
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Danced, sang, and performed trumpet
- Received coaching to refine skills and abilities.
- Navigated through large crowds to sign autographs or pose for pictures at guest request.
- Practiced and rehearsed choreographed dance routines to deliver flawless venue performances.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 01.2009 - 12.2012
Master of School Administration - High School Administration
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 07.2020 - 05.2022
Skills
Music Composition
undefinedAccomplishments
- 2016 Hampton Elementary Teacher of The Year
- 2021 River Oaks Academy Teacher of The Year
- Guilford County Elementary Music Lead Teacher
- Kappa Kappa Psi Zeta Sigma Chapter Continuing to Strive Recognition
- 2010-2011 DrumLine Live international tour cast member
Affiliations
-Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
- North Carolina Music Educators Association
Certification
CPR, First Aid, AED
Timeline
CPR, First Aid, AED
09-2022
North Carolina Principal License
07-2022
Principal Intern
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
06.2021 - 06.2022
Master of School Administration - High School Administration
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
07.2020 - 05.2022
Elementary Music Specialist
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
08.2019 - Current
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader
Guilford County School System
09.2017 - 05.2019
Disk Jockey
815 Events
10.2015 - Current
Music Specialist
Guilford County School System
12.2012 - 08.2019
North Carolina Teaching License
12-2012
Professional Entertainer
DrumLine Live Entertainment Group LLC
03.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
01.2009 - 12.2012
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