Charissa Smith
Fredericton
Summary
Dynamic Music & Art Specialist with a rich tenure at Anglophone West School District, showcasing expertise in fine art techniques and exceptional organizational skills. Spearheaded numerous extracurricular programs, significantly enhancing the arts culture. Excelled in lesson development and music event coordination, fostering teamwork and collaboration among students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music & Art Specialist
Anglophone West School District
08.2018 - Current
- Courses taught: Visual Arts 6-9, Music 6-10, English Language Arts 8, English 9/10, Personal Wellness 9, Theatre Arts 120
- Extra-curricular involvement: Yearbook Adviser, Music Club, Art Club, NBTA Branch PL Rep
Music & Art Specialist
Anglophone West School District
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Courses taught: K-12 General Music, Music 120 Visual Arts 6-11, English 10, Theatre Arts 120, Social Studied 6, Math 1 & 2.
- Extra-curriculars: Director of Musical Productions, Elementary Choir Director, Arts & Culture Club Adviser, Assistant Coach HS Girls Soccer, TWCF Committee, School Wellness Committee.
Music & Art Specialist
Anglophone West School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
Courses taught: Music 9, Music 10 Instrumental, Music 10 Guitar, Visual Art 10, Music 112, Music 122
Extra-curriulars: Co-director for Concert Band, Accompanist for Choir, Co-director/keyboard player for Pit Band, fundraisers for the Music department, chaperone for band trip to NYC.
Music & Art Specialist
Anglophone West School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Courses taught: Social Studies 8, Music 9, Music 112/122 and Visual Art 10
- Extra-curriculars: Music Director of production of Beauty & the Beast, coffee house and talent show coordination as fundraisers for the music program
Education
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB06-2013
Bachelor of Music - Music Education & Performance
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB05-2012
Skills
- Fine art techniques
- Lesson development
- Instrument proficiency
- Music event coordination
- Performance direction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
Certification
- ASD & Behaviour Intervention Training, 2015
- Modern Art & Ideas course from MoMA, 2016
- Cameras, Exposure and Photography, Michigan State University, 2017
- Camera Control, Michigan State University, 2017
- Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production, Michigan State University, 2017)
- safeTALK certificate in Suicide Alertness (3 hours) (2018)
Other Work Experience
Summer Camp Children & Youth Activity Coordinator
Greenwood Drive Baptist Church
Summers 2008-2012
Manager
Dairy Queen
April 2006- August 2014
Private Piano Teacher
2006-2012
Timeline
Music & Art Specialist
Anglophone West School District
08.2018 - Current
Music & Art Specialist
Anglophone West School District
08.2015 - 06.2018
Music & Art Specialist
Anglophone West School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
Music & Art Specialist
Anglophone West School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Music - Music Education & Performance
Mount Allison University
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