my resume

Brian Douglas Berlin
630 Oak Glen Drive · Kemah, TX 77565
(713) 249-2978 · Brian@BerlinFamily.org

OBJECTIVES

To be able to serve long-term as a teacher of General Music, Band, Choir, Music Appreciation, and/or Music Theory; to complete my Master's degree; and to instill an appreciation and understanding of music in my students while building a foundation from which they can achieve their own musical goals in life.

CREDENTIALS AND LICENSURE

Texas EC-12 Music Teaching Certificate, anticipated December 2011 (TExES EC-12 Music: Passed)
Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program
Emergency Medical Technician
FCC Amateur Radio License (General)

EDUCATION

On track for a Master of Music Education degree (2009-Present)
University of Houston

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (1995)
University of Houston – Clear Lake

Music Studies Course Work (1990-1993)
University of Texas at Austin

K-12 Santa Fe Independent School District (Class of 1990)

SUMMARY OF STRENGTHS

Enthusiastic - Versatile - Relevant

• Highly qualified multi-talented teaching professional committed to providing a solid education, encouraging the highest creative standards in performance and composition, and instilling in all students a life-long appreciation for music
• Skilled in bridging connections among many genres, academic subjects, and real world examples to increase relevancy and reinforce concepts being presented
• Adept at integrating technology to provide a multifaceted learning experience
• Proven ability for tailoring lessons to pique students’ interests and imagination
• Maintains a living and vibrant classroom where students are encouraged to explore new ideas
• Nurtures a safe environment where each student feels free to take educational risks
• Visionary educator with exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to cultivate strong relationships among parents, students, and members of the school community

PROFESSIONAL / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Texas Music Educators Association
• Texas Choral Directors Association
• Choristers Guild
• International Trombone Association
• Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity
• BSA Cub Scout Den Leader, Pack 678, 2010-2011
• Staff Officer (S2), Texas State Guard Medical Brigade, 2007-Present
• Volunteer Fire Fighter & EMT, Kemah Fire Department, 2004-2008

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Band Director (volunteer), Bay Area Christian School, League City, Texas (1994-1996 and 2005-Present). Responsible for assisting the Head Band Director in all aspects of the planning, administration, and execution of the band program (grades 6-12) including: establishing short and long-term program goals, scheduling, inventory maintenance, purchasing, selecting appropriate music, promoting the band program, matching students to instruments, student assessment, teaching all instrument families (including strings), rehearsing, programming concerts and halftime shows, instrument repair, maintaining band website, and leading the marching/pep bands on the field and in the stands.

Pipe Major and Instructor, Clear Lake Caledonian Pipe Band, Clear Lake, Texas (2007-2011). Band founder and executive director, responsible for all aspects of a performing pipe and drum band as well as training new members on bagpipe and percussions. Develop and present lesson plans which have been adapted from archaic European methods and made relevant for a 21st century student, blending traditional instruction of a folk instrument with modern pedagogy and technology, keeping instruction relevant and interesting for players of varying abilities, training the trainers – instructing more experienced players in effective ways to teach less experienced players, selecting appropriate performance material and simplifying when necessary so that students of varying levels can perform together.

Private Instructor (1989-2010). Provide private instrumental instruction for children and adults ages 8 and up. Tailor lessons to the individual student’s needs and learning styles. Encourage students with praise and positive feedback for work well done. Instill a lifelong love of music and learning.

OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

Director of Internet Operations, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas (September 2000 to August 2011). Responsible for providing technical guidance and direction in the development, implementation and maintenance of educational technology and other information systems at the University; facilitating and enhancing communication within the School of Health Professions and to the many audiences the university serves; and developing, maintaining, improving, and trouble-shooting all manner of web-related endeavors.

Human Resources Analyst, Seton Medical Center, Austin, Texas (July 1999 to February 2000). Responsible for implementation and customization of software applications, training personnel, business process improvements, developing and maintaining departmental intranet site, querying data from mainframe computer and organizing data into useful reports for leadership team, auditing data, and general problem solving.

Manager, Group Accounting Department, American National Insurance Company, Galveston, Texas (February 1996 to July 1999). Responsible for the administration and oversight of the American National employee group insurance; personnel management (approximately 45 subordinates); appointment, licensing, and payment of commissions to agents who sell group insurance; C.O.B.R.A. administration; budget maintenance; disbursement authorization; premium collection; legal and compliance coordination; and computer support for the department.

Music Librarian, Department of Music, University of Texas at Austin (August 1992 to May 1993). Responsibilities included providing over 300 musicians with the proper music, maintenance and overhaul of the music filing system, transcription of individual music parts from scores, and collection of music and/or fines from musicians at the end of each term.

PERFORMANCE BACKGROUND
* Denotes Current Activity

Trombone
• University Baptist Church Orchestra (Pasadena)*
• NFL Houston Texans Bull Pen Pep Band*
• Freelance Trombonist*
• MLS Houston Dynamo Orange Blast Band
• Bay Area First Baptist Church Orchestra (League City)
• University of Texas Longhorn Alumni Band*, Longhorn Band, Basketball Band, Trombone Choir, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band
• The Wurst Band (Austin)
• College of the Mainland Jazz Ensemble, Pit Orchestra
• Santa Fe High School Symphonic Band, Stage Band, Concert Band, Soloist. Personal Awards: United States Marine Corps “Semper Fidelis” Award for Musical Excellence, 1st Division Awards in Solo & Ensemble

Bagpipes
• Freelance Bagpiper*
• Clear Lake Caledonian Pipe Band (Founder, Pipe Major)

Violin
• University Baptist Church Orchestra (Pasadena)*
• Bay Area Bluegrass Association*
• Cajun French Music Association*

Voice
• First Baptist Church – Alta Loma (Santa Fe) Wednesday Evening Worship Leader
• Texas Seaport Museum Singer of Salty Sea Shanties
• Bay Area First Baptist Church College Vocal Ensemble
• Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Alpha Iota Chapter) Performance Group

Bass
• Freelance Bassist
• Hyde Park Baptist Church (Austin)
• First Baptist Church – Alta Loma (Santa Fe)
• College of the Mainland Jazz Ensemble

Keyboard
• Freelance Keyboardist

Guitar
• Freelance Guitarist
• Christian Motorcyclists Association Music Ministry
• Bay Area First Baptist Church Praise Band, Vacation Bible School Accompanist

Bugle
• Texas State Guard*
• Ceremonial Taps Bugler (Freelance)*

Drum Kit
• University Baptist Church Praise Band (Pasadena)
• First Baptist Church – Alta Loma (Santa Fe)
• Bay Area First Baptist Church Praise Band (League City)

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