Performing as apart of professional music community (example, Toronto Jazz Festival, Joy Lapps-Lewis Project, Soulpepper x Divine Brown -Women in Jazz, etc.)
Hi, I’m
Shelkah Francis-Williams
Musician And Music Educator
North York,ON
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
George Washington Carver
Summary
Seasoned music educator, leader and performer with almost two decades experience teaching students various music genres, including classical, jazz, R&B, traditional Caribbean music, and pop. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Innovative and open-minded individual with thirst for adventure and challenges. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth, with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching arts. Creates stimulating lessons for all levels of students. Believes in value of collaboration and committed to fostering classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
43
years of post-secondary education
1
Language
Work History
Francis Variation ArtsBrampton, ON
Music Educator
09.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Created and maintained student-centric curricula and culture across 6 schools, serving over 500 students combined, and over 50 private lesson clients weekly.
- Familiarized students with basic to advanced concepts of music such as notation, rhythm, improvisation, international and Western genres, culturally relevant pedagogy, theory, history, and performance etiquette.
- Incorporated creative activities and current technology into lessons to engage students and an array of learning needs to spark interest and enhance student engagement.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork, incorporating student interests and experiences to make learning inclusive, relevant, and meaningful.
- Provided feedback and grades on student progress and assigned grades based on appropriate performance criteria.
- Provided individualized instruction to provide students with equal learning opportunities. Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning, and encourage success in and beyond the classroom.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar for all programs bi-annually.
Education
OISE, University of TorontoToronto, ON
Master of Arts from Teaching
01.2020 - Current
University Overview
In September 2021, transitioned from M.Ed to M.A. program to conduct research on the impact of racial capitalism in public specialized programs and the role of personal positionality. Dually enrolled in the Éducation, Francophonies et Diversité program at OISE's Centre de Recherches en Éducation Franco-Ontarienne.
Royal Conservatory of MusicToronto
No Degree from Music Education
05.2001 - 05.2018
University Overview
- Professional development completed in Level One Certificate completed at Royal Conservatory of Music (07/2018)
- Professional development completed Orff Through the Ages Certificate (09/2016)
Thompson Rivers University
Bachelor of Arts from Music Jazz Studies
11.2011 - 04.2012
Humber CollegeToronto, ON
Associate of Arts from Music Performance
09.2003 - 05.2007
University Overview
- Received Eddie Sossin Humanity Award from Humber College (04/2004)
- Received Merriam School of Music Award from Humber College (04/2007)
Richview Collegiate Institute – Ontario Secondary SchoolEtobicoke
High School Diploma
09.1999 - 06.2003
University Overview
- Awarded French Certificate
- Received Phil Nimmons/Yamaha Canada Scholarship from International Association of Jazz Educators
Canada (IAJE - 09/2003) - Received the Kingdom Covenant Centre Community Scholarship Award (08/2003)
Humber College – Community Music School For ChildrenToronto, ON
No Degree from Music Education
05.1988 - 05.2003
University Overview
- Earned 14 Gold Musicfest Canada Awards (group) and 7 Outstanding Performance Awards (individual) from Musicfest Canada (1996-2003)
- Earned up to Grade 6 in Royal Conservatory of Music for piano performance (Ontario)
- Completed Theory Rudiments 1 and 2 in Royal Conservatory of Music (Ontario)
Skills
Individual and group instruction
Interests
Self-Development
Decolonial arts & education
Entrepreneurship
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Timeline
OISE, University of Toronto
Master of Arts from Teaching
01.2020 - Current
Music Educator
Francis Variation Arts
09.2012 - Current
Thompson Rivers University
Bachelor of Arts from Music Jazz Studies
11.2011 - 04.2012
Humber College
Associate of Arts from Music Performance
09.2003 - 05.2007
Royal Conservatory of Music
No Degree from Music Education
05.2001 - 05.2018
Richview Collegiate Institute – Ontario Secondary School
High School Diploma
09.1999 - 06.2003
Humber College – Community Music School For Children
No Degree from Music Education
05.1988 - 05.2003
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