Kendall Driscoll
Education
Master of Music | May 2018 | Boston University, Boston, MA
· Major: Music Education
· GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Music | May 2016 | Furman University, Greenville, SC
· Major: Music Education
· GPA: 3.9/4.0
Employment Experience
Adjunct Faculty Member, Academic Advisor, and Contract Course Technical Support Advisor | Urban College of Boston | Sept. 2018 – Present
· Co-taught a special topics class titled “Teaching Music to Empower” in Fall of 2018 and Spring of 2019
· Coordinated a collaboration between the Urban College of Boston and Boston University’s College of Fine Arts by connecting Urban College students with mentors from the Boston University music community
· Worked with diverse adult learners from urban backgrounds
· Led workshops on topics such as drum-circling, songwriting, cultural music-making, and instrument playing
· Directed an end-of-the-semester student showcase at Boston University’s Concert Hall
Private Music Lessons Instructor | Freelance | Mar. 2014 – Present
· Taught private violin and flute lessons to local students ranging from school age to adult
· Taught 30- and 45-minute lessons on violin and viola to elementary and middle school students through Newton Public School’s Music Lesson Extension Program (MLEP)
· Prepared a violin student for the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Junior District Auditions
· Conducted flute masterclasses at middle schools in Aiken, SC
Online Learning Program Coordinator | Urban College Of Boston | Sept. 2021 - Dec. 2022
· Managed and oversaw the college’s online learning program in Brightspace and Google Classroom and worked closely with Student Services to develop clear, straightforward orientations and other information for prospective online students.
· Partnered with adjunct faculty to develop and revise online courses that are student-centered, achieve learning outcomes, and meet standards for universal design and accessibility.
· Developed and delivered a robust professional development training series, including one-to-one consultations, that supported faculty in integrating empowering and equitable approaches into their course design and teaching activities.
· Prepared reports and other documentation to ensure ongoing compliance and NECHE accreditation.
Long-Term Music Substitute | Watertown Public Schools | Nov. 2020 - June 2021
· Taught K-5 general music for remote online general music classes.
· Taught group flute and clarinet lessons to students in grades 4-5.
K-4 General Music Teacher | Somerville Public Schools | Aug. 2019 - June 2020
· Taught 40-minute general music classes to grades K-4 at the East Somerville Community School and the Albert F. Argenziano School.
· Directed student music performances from grades K, 1, 3, and 4.
· Utilized Google Classroom, YouTube live stream, and video calls to engage students in remote online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.
· Founded an afterschool “Celtic Fusion Club” for students to engage in vocal and instrumental music-making.
Instructional Support Staff | Newton Public Schools | Sept. 2018 – June 2019
· Taught as a substitute teacher for Bigelow Middle School in a three-day per week position
· Attended school-wide professional development meetings
· Substituted for paraprofessionals and academic teachers in math, science, social studies, and English in grades 6-8
· Substituted for the music and drama teachers to conduct music ensemble rehearsals and general music classes
English Tutor | Freelance | July 2018 – Nov. 2018
· Provided ESL lessons to a non-native speaker
· Provided instruction in reading, writing, grammar, and pronunciation
Teaching and Research Assistant | Boston University | Sept. 2016 – May 2018
· Assisted in an undergraduate introductory music education class
· Assisted in an instrumental ensemble class comprised of undergraduate and graduate students
· Conducted, transcribed, and coded interviews for qualitative research studies
· Developed a survey to pilot a quantitative research study
Church Musician | South Aiken Presbyterian Church | Oct. 2009 – Jan. 2018
· Performed on violin and flute for church services and cantatas
· Composed and arranged music for church services
· Directed and conducted a string ensemble called “The King's Strings”
Additional Teaching Experience
Student Teacher | Pickens Middle and High Schools | Jan. 2016 – May 2016
· Taught band and general music classes at the middle school
· Taught the symphonic band, wind ensemble, and color guard classes at the high school
· Assisted in teaching jazz band and marching band program after school
Teaching Assistant | Tanglewood and Berea Middle Schools | Aug. 2013 – May 2015
· Assisted in teaching a strings class for field experience as part of undergraduate coursework
· Provided service maintenance to school-owned musical instruments
· Provided individualized instruction to students with disabilities
Afterschool Tutor | Monaview Elementary School | Oct. 2012 – Dec. 2012
· Tutored in English, math, science, and history
· Provided bilingual instruction in Spanish for students with limited English language proficiency
Assistant Music Teacher | ACGateway Program| June 2012 – July 2012
· Assisted in teaching music classes in band, strings, and chorus for a summer arts program
· Coached a strings chamber music group
· Helped with the setup and running of the program’s final showcase concert
Relevant Skills
· Proficiency working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
· Proficiency working with SMART board technology, GarageBand, Soundtrap, Finale, SmartMusic, and Google Classroom
· Professional working proficiency in Spanish
Activities and Honors
· Member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the American String Teachers Association (ASTA)
· Member of Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
· Member of American Mensa and Mensa International
· Co-authored an academic poster titled “The Development of Preservice Teachers' Identities and Beliefs: A Longitudinal Study” for the 2018 NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference
· Presented research titled “Learning at Irish Music Sessions” at the 2018 Boston University Conversation on Music Education
· Presented graduate research at the 2018 Massachusetts Music Educators Association Conference
· Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Music – Music Education Departmental Award
· Concerto soloist for the Aiken Civic Orchestra
Master of Music | May 2018 | Boston University, Boston, MA
· Major: Music Education
· GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Music | May 2016 | Furman University, Greenville, SC
· Major: Music Education
· GPA: 3.9/4.0
Employment Experience
Adjunct Faculty Member, Academic Advisor, and Contract Course Technical Support Advisor | Urban College of Boston | Sept. 2018 – Present
· Co-taught a special topics class titled “Teaching Music to Empower” in Fall of 2018 and Spring of 2019
· Coordinated a collaboration between the Urban College of Boston and Boston University’s College of Fine Arts by connecting Urban College students with mentors from the Boston University music community
· Worked with diverse adult learners from urban backgrounds
· Led workshops on topics such as drum-circling, songwriting, cultural music-making, and instrument playing
· Directed an end-of-the-semester student showcase at Boston University’s Concert Hall
Private Music Lessons Instructor | Freelance | Mar. 2014 – Present
· Taught private violin and flute lessons to local students ranging from school age to adult
· Taught 30- and 45-minute lessons on violin and viola to elementary and middle school students through Newton Public School’s Music Lesson Extension Program (MLEP)
· Prepared a violin student for the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Junior District Auditions
· Conducted flute masterclasses at middle schools in Aiken, SC
Online Learning Program Coordinator | Urban College Of Boston | Sept. 2021 - Dec. 2022
· Managed and oversaw the college’s online learning program in Brightspace and Google Classroom and worked closely with Student Services to develop clear, straightforward orientations and other information for prospective online students.
· Partnered with adjunct faculty to develop and revise online courses that are student-centered, achieve learning outcomes, and meet standards for universal design and accessibility.
· Developed and delivered a robust professional development training series, including one-to-one consultations, that supported faculty in integrating empowering and equitable approaches into their course design and teaching activities.
· Prepared reports and other documentation to ensure ongoing compliance and NECHE accreditation.
Long-Term Music Substitute | Watertown Public Schools | Nov. 2020 - June 2021
· Taught K-5 general music for remote online general music classes.
· Taught group flute and clarinet lessons to students in grades 4-5.
K-4 General Music Teacher | Somerville Public Schools | Aug. 2019 - June 2020
· Taught 40-minute general music classes to grades K-4 at the East Somerville Community School and the Albert F. Argenziano School.
· Directed student music performances from grades K, 1, 3, and 4.
· Utilized Google Classroom, YouTube live stream, and video calls to engage students in remote online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.
· Founded an afterschool “Celtic Fusion Club” for students to engage in vocal and instrumental music-making.
Instructional Support Staff | Newton Public Schools | Sept. 2018 – June 2019
· Taught as a substitute teacher for Bigelow Middle School in a three-day per week position
· Attended school-wide professional development meetings
· Substituted for paraprofessionals and academic teachers in math, science, social studies, and English in grades 6-8
· Substituted for the music and drama teachers to conduct music ensemble rehearsals and general music classes
English Tutor | Freelance | July 2018 – Nov. 2018
· Provided ESL lessons to a non-native speaker
· Provided instruction in reading, writing, grammar, and pronunciation
Teaching and Research Assistant | Boston University | Sept. 2016 – May 2018
· Assisted in an undergraduate introductory music education class
· Assisted in an instrumental ensemble class comprised of undergraduate and graduate students
· Conducted, transcribed, and coded interviews for qualitative research studies
· Developed a survey to pilot a quantitative research study
Church Musician | South Aiken Presbyterian Church | Oct. 2009 – Jan. 2018
· Performed on violin and flute for church services and cantatas
· Composed and arranged music for church services
· Directed and conducted a string ensemble called “The King's Strings”
Additional Teaching Experience
Student Teacher | Pickens Middle and High Schools | Jan. 2016 – May 2016
· Taught band and general music classes at the middle school
· Taught the symphonic band, wind ensemble, and color guard classes at the high school
· Assisted in teaching jazz band and marching band program after school
Teaching Assistant | Tanglewood and Berea Middle Schools | Aug. 2013 – May 2015
· Assisted in teaching a strings class for field experience as part of undergraduate coursework
· Provided service maintenance to school-owned musical instruments
· Provided individualized instruction to students with disabilities
Afterschool Tutor | Monaview Elementary School | Oct. 2012 – Dec. 2012
· Tutored in English, math, science, and history
· Provided bilingual instruction in Spanish for students with limited English language proficiency
Assistant Music Teacher | ACGateway Program| June 2012 – July 2012
· Assisted in teaching music classes in band, strings, and chorus for a summer arts program
· Coached a strings chamber music group
· Helped with the setup and running of the program’s final showcase concert
Relevant Skills
· Proficiency working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
· Proficiency working with SMART board technology, GarageBand, Soundtrap, Finale, SmartMusic, and Google Classroom
· Professional working proficiency in Spanish
Activities and Honors
· Member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the American String Teachers Association (ASTA)
· Member of Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
· Member of American Mensa and Mensa International
· Co-authored an academic poster titled “The Development of Preservice Teachers' Identities and Beliefs: A Longitudinal Study” for the 2018 NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference
· Presented research titled “Learning at Irish Music Sessions” at the 2018 Boston University Conversation on Music Education
· Presented graduate research at the 2018 Massachusetts Music Educators Association Conference
· Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Music – Music Education Departmental Award
· Concerto soloist for the Aiken Civic Orchestra