Nicholas A. Smith
Metairie
Summary
Talented Drama and Music Teacher knowledgeable about performances, classroom instruction and multimedia strategies. Adept at exciting students about dramatic and literary arts and musical performance techniques. Excels in organization of musical and dramatic performances for student productions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2023.12 - Current
- Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse students, resulting in increased motivation and progress.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
Music Teacher
St.Tammany Parish Public Schools
2017.08 - 2020.05
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Orchestrated and implemented teacher workshops for professional learning to carry out vital training.
- Prepared students for live performances by creating stage sets, props and costumes.
Choir and Theatre Director
K-12, Hammond High Magnet School
2016.08 - 2017.05
- Guitar(I,II)
- Fine Arts
- Speech
- Sweepstakes at District level (Advanced)
- Musical theatre Director
Orientation Leader
Southeastern Louisiana University
2013.09 - 2015.01
- Helped students troubleshoot and resolve issues with registration.
- Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support.
- Coordinated and led group campus tours of up to 30 students and parents.
- Addressed variety of visitor questions and concerns, offering additional resources and references for more detailed information.
- Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.
Tech crew
Southeastern Louisiana University
2012.08 - 2014.08
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
- Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
Education
Masters - Music Concentration in Vocal Performance
Loyola University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2022
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2016
Skills
- Performance Organization
- Aural Skills
- Vocal Techniques
- Rehearsal Direction
- Rehearsals
- Class Lectures
- Teaching Improvements
- Performance Coaching
Certification
- Certified Music Teacher, Louisiana State Board of Education -2016-Current
Timeline
Music Teacher
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2023.12 - Current
Music Teacher
St.Tammany Parish Public Schools
2017.08 - 2020.05
Choir and Theatre Director
K-12, Hammond High Magnet School
2016.08 - 2017.05
Orientation Leader
Southeastern Louisiana University
2013.09 - 2015.01
Tech crew
Southeastern Louisiana University
2012.08 - 2014.08
Masters - Music Concentration in Vocal Performance
Loyola University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
- Certified Music Teacher, Louisiana State Board of Education -2016-Current
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