Parker Nikkie D Resume
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Nikkie Denise Parker-Dunnewold is a music educator seeking an administrative position. She has over 20 years of experience teaching music K-12, as well as private clarinet instruction. She holds a Master's in Educational Leadership and state certifications in music and administration. Her expertise includes Orff Schulwerk training and she currently serves as the Orff music specialist at Robert R. Church Elementary School.
Parker Nikkie D Resume
- 1. Nikkie Denise Par ker-Dunnewold B .M., M.S. 1365 Greenbrook Bend #6 Memphis, TN 38134 901-438-3373 [email protected] Objective I am a conscientious, personable, and energetic music educator with comprehensive experience within diverse educational settings. I am interested in a full-time music school leadership or administrative position. I offer solid educational background enhanced by strong organizational and interpersonal skills. I will instill values and disciplines in students for the purpose of improving the level of school-wide student achievement while empowering and encouraging young people to achieve success academics, the faith community, and society. Cer tification State of Tennessee Professional License Active, Expires August 31, 2023 Endorsements: Vocal, General, and Instrumental Music – Grades K-12 (428 and 429) State of Tennessee Administrative License Active, Expires September 30, 2014 Beginning Administrator —Admin/Supervision Grades Pre-K-12 (417) Education Master of Science May 2010 Christian Brothers University—Memphis, TN • Educational Leadership Bachelor of Music May 1999 The University of Memphis – Memphis, TN Music Education with Concentration in Clarinet Performance Orff Schulwerk Level I, Level II, Level III Summer Session 2001 – 2003 The University of Memphis – Memphis, TN Orff Schulwerk Master Class Summer Session 2003 The University of Memphis -- Memphis, TN Teaching Experience ORFF MUSIC SPECIALIST August 2001 – Present Robert R. Church Elementary School – Memphis, TN Concentration in Orff Music Grades K-5, Beginning Band Grades 4-5, and Chorus for grades 3-5 Award recipient of the VH1 Save the Music Foundation Grant in 2004. The grant awarded $25,000 in band instruments to implement an elementary school band program. Member of School Leadership Council and PBIS team Received a laptop computer through the DonorsChoose.org program. The laptop computer will increase the level of student achievement by allowing me the opportunity to deliver more efficient and rigorous instruction.
- 2. PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR, CLARINET January 1995 – Present Memphis, TN Through my teaching and mentoring, several of my students have held chairs in the WTSBOA Blue Band, WTSBOA Wind Ensemble, Tennessee All-State Band, Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts, The University of Memphis Honor Band, and superior ratings in the WTSBOA Solo and Ensemble Festival. Many of my students have also developed their skills under my instruction to earn band and music scholarships at the collegiate level at various institutions of higher learning. Recipient of Outstanding Tennessee Educator Award from the Tennessee Governor’s School For the Arts—2005 ITINERANT ORFF MUSIC TEACHER November 2000 – June 2001 Memphis City Schools – Memphis, TN Klondike, Westhaven, Ford Road, Scenic Hills, and Spring Hill Elementary Schools Concentration in Orff Music Grades K-2 Musicianship St. Ann Catholic Church 2001-Present Leading community in prayer as a clarinetist on a weekly basis and at special liturgical ceremonies Recipient of the St. Joachim Good and Faithful Servant Award in 2008. Served as Interim Choir Director from September 2006-January 2007 during the search process for a permanent director. Was responsible for conducting the choir at rehearsals and Masses, and selected, arranged, and prepared music for the Christmas Midnight Mass liturgy. Serves as guest conductor for select liturgical pieces. The University of Memphis, 1993-1999 Experience in Marching Band, Basketball Pep Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra Professional Af filiations KDP—Kappa Delta Pi, National Honor Society in Education • Maintained a 4.0 GPA during course of study at Christian Brothers University NEA – National Education Association TEA – Tennessee Education Association MEA – Memphis Education Association • School AR for Robert R. Church Elementary School 2009-Present AOSA – American Orff-Schulwerk Association • Served on the Executive Board at the 2008 National Conference as Memphis Chapter President MCAOSA – Memphis Chapter, American Orff-Schulwerk Association Hospitality Chair 2003-2006 Program Chair 2006-2007 Vice-President 2007-2008 President 2008-2009 Memphis City Schools Orff All-City Orchestration Committee 2002-Present Memphis City Schools Orff All-City Auditorium/Stage Monitor Committee Chair 2005, 2006, and 2010