Kennedy Koranteng Amokyi
Summary
Skilled Music Teacher offering 8 years of experience as educator, leader and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Certified in African Music Studies by University of Education Winneba, Ghana. Trained professional 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. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bass Guitar Player
St. Paul's Methodist Church
08.2012 - 01.2024
- Developed strong communication skills within the team, fostering a positive atmosphere and promoting teamwork.
- Achieved lifelong aspiration through proven work ethic, dedication and visualization.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts by scouting potential talent at local high schools and club teams.
- Promoted a culture of respect among playmate by enforcing rules regarding conduct both on and off the field/band stand
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
Music Instructor
Ghana Armed Force
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Enhanced student performance by developing individualized lesson plans tailored to their strengths and weaknesses.
- Fostered inviting and comfortable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for [African percussion] instruments and commitment to practicing.
- Empowered students through goal-setting exercises that encouraged personal responsibility for their own musical development.
- Designed engaging practice routines that reinforced essential skills while keeping learners motivated and focused on improvement goals.
- Tutored students in musical theory principals.
- Instructed students in music theory and composition in classroom environment.
- Provided instruction in one-on-one environment for students of varied age and ability.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors for successful school concerts, showcasing students progress and talents.
- Fostered a culture of creativity by encouraging improvisation exercises, composition projects, and collaborative performances.
- Introduced new teaching methods, resulting in improved retention of musical concepts and techniques among students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Education
Winneba, Ghana09.2018
ABRSM Grade 4&5 - Music
Center For Talent Expression
Winneba, Ghana05.2011
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Music Theory
- Ensemble direction
- Musical composition
- Musical theory
- Performance Coaching
- Repertoire Selection
- Proficient in [bass guitar and African percussions]
- Rehearsals
- Performance Organization
Timeline
Music Instructor
Ghana Armed Force
08.2018 - 08.2019
Bass Guitar Player
St. Paul's Methodist Church
08.2012 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Education
ABRSM Grade 4&5 - Music
Center For Talent Expression
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