Teaching Experience
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University Teaching
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Florida State University•2023-2024
- Guided undergraduate percussion ensemble rehearsals, preparing repertoire for end-of-semester concerts
- Ensured polished performances through meticulous attention to musical details
- Facilitated logistics for university ensemble performances
- Executed comprehensive instrument quality assessments and maintenance
- Mentored students in their development as performers and educators
- Collaborated with faculty to develop and implement teaching strategies
- Assisted in curriculum development and assessment procedures
Masterclass Instruction
Masterclass Instructor
Conservatorio Nacional de Música, Santo Domingo•2023
- Instructed specialized course on American rudimental drumming
- Conducted advanced percussion masterclass on vibraphone, drum set, and concert snare drum
Virtual Percussion Guide
"Introduction to Music" for non-majors•2022
- Created video series for nationwide university course curriculum
- Discussed percussion instruments' scope, origin, operation, and ensemble roles
Guest Instructor
Tuskegee Public Schools•2022
- Led percussion class for middle school students on wind-ensemble instruments
- Guided discussion on basic snare drum and keyboard instrument technique
Marching Percussion Leadership
Director of Marching Percussion
Deerfield High School, Deerfield, IL•2024-Present
- Lead sectionals for 2024 fall halftime show music and drill
- Deliver detailed feedback on marching technique
Director of Marching Percussion
Auburn High School, Auburn, AL•2020-2022
- Orchestrated WGI indoor percussion show rehearsals and sectionals
- Facilitated marching drumline summer percussion camp
- Administered private lessons with individualized instruction
Private Instruction
Private Percussion Instructor
Independent Studio•2017-Present
- Provides personalized instruction in marching and orchestral percussion
- Nurtures students' musical abilities and fundamental concepts
- Prepares students for college and high school auditions
Summer Programs
Summer Percussion Instructor
Alabama Christian Academy, Montgomery, AL•2017-2024
- Constructed drumline marching band music and led instruction
- Designed private lessons for middle and high school students
- Led marching drumline summer percussion camp
Summer Camp Instructor
Multiple Institutions•2023-2024
- Smiths Station High School: Led drumline summer camp (2024)
- Benjamin Russell High School: Coached front ensemble and four-mallet technique (2023)
- Florida State University Camps: Guided percussion sectionals and masterclasses (2023)
- Lincoln High: Facilitated technique classes and led marching drumline camp (2023)
Leadership Camp Instructor
Auburn University•2021-2022
- Instructed marching fundamentals and directed leadership classes
- Oversaw innovative marching drill design implementation
Early Education
Elementary Music Teacher
Loachapoka Elementary School, Lee County, AL•2018-2019
- Created engaging K-6 lesson plans and learning materials
- Utilized interactive teaching methods including games, songs, and hands-on activities