Colette Hebert
Colette M. Hebert
Colette.H------------------------ 3 Old Mamaroneck Road White Plains, NY 10605
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MUSIC DIRECTOR and MUSIC TEACHER, K-12 2007 to present
The Orchard School and Bronx Academy of Promise New York, NY
Instructs voice, piano, guitar and percussion lessons in the one-on-one and group setting. Organizes and directs seasonal concerts showcasing every student.
Records students and groups in the in-campus recording studio using Reaper. Works with students on the spectrum and with Autism.
Recruits, interviews, and trains Music Department staff including volunteers. Plans and teaches English Language instruction daily, in addition to daily duties.
Led international festivals and trips throughout Austria, Germany, Australia and Hawaii.
Grant writer, networked with companies, organizations and individual donors on $500,000 grants throughout the school year and over the summer.
MUSIC DIRECTOR/CHURCH ORGANIST 2002 to present
St. Luke’s, Atonement, St. John’s Westchester, NY Directed the youth and senior choir and prepared them for weekly performances. Contracted Syracuse Symphony Members for high services and seasonal performances. Responsible for seeking out new talent for church performances and coaching musicians in individual sessions.
Provided classical organ music performances at each church services on weekends.
FOUNDER and PRESIDENT 2011 to present
The DAR Project New York, NY
Creates all business plans, financial documents and responsible for all grant writing.
Organizes all educational programming based in Tanzania, East Africa.
Arranges all international work camps at orphanages throughout East Africa. Committed to sending Tanzanian orphans to college to further their educational goals. Focuses on funding college tuition for students committed to giving back to their community.
STAFF WRITER and FREELANCE WRITER 2005 to present
International Musician, Making Music, Buick Creative Selling, New York and Ghana African Youth Foundation, Teach and Travel magazine
Researches and interviews internationally renowned musicians for articles.
Seeks out and interviews subjects for articles with regard to education, business, music, sales and marketing.
Drafts articles for features and had stories published monthly. Services as a copyeditor for magazines and individual articles. Schedules photo shoots for magazine covers and stock photography.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Columbia University 2019 to 2020
Teachers College New York, NY
Conducts literature reviews, collects and analyzes data.
Prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
Maintains accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects. Provides experimental data for faculty advisor and supervisor.
Manages and responds to project related email. Summarizes project results. Prepares reports, presentations and materials for publication.
STUDENT TEACHER HOST TEACHER, Columbia University 2017 to 2019 NYC Schools New York, NY
Helped the student teacher understand their role and defined the extent of their responsibility including location of curriculum materials, school crisis plan, and rules. Provided opportunities for each student teacher to gain experience in management of regular organizational duties with initiative and responsibility.
Served as a model and information source, helping each student teacher improve their professional skills, strategies, interpersonal rapport, and understanding of both cognitive and affective aspects of teaching.
EDUCATION
CARNEGIE HALL – Music Educators Workshops 2018-2020
Musical Educators Summer Workshop 2018, Musical Explorers K-2 Music Curriculum 2019, Musical Educators Summer Workshop 2019
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD, Columbia University July 2019 Social and Behavioral Researcher Certification
ORGAN TUNING, AGO Workshops and Company Visits July 2018
Pipe Organ Tuning and Building Meetings, Workshops, Attended Regional, National and International Meetings
NEW YORK STATE, Teaching Certification 2007 to present K-12, Music - Professional Certification
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 2009 to 2019
Master of Music Education New York, NY
Course Work: Research in Music Education, Creative Arts Laboratory, Trends in Communication, Jazz Piano, Teaching Private Lessons in the Higher Education Setting
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 2005 to 2007
Master of Music Education, Organ Syracuse, NY
Course Work: Method Class for Brass, Method Class for Stringed Instruments, Method Class for Woodwinds, Choral Rehearsal Techniques, Behavior Techniques
VAN CLIBURN PIANO INSTITUTE 2003
Private Piano Instruction with Texas Christian University Faculty, Attended Masterclasses
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 2002 to 2005
Bachelor of Music, Piano Syracuse, NY
Course Work: Law and Ethics, Microeconomics, Ear Training, Music History I, II, III, IV, Oratorio Society, Womens’ Ensemble, Musical Performance Weekly Convocation
EASTMAN PIANO INSTITUTE 2002
Private Piano Instruction with Eastman School of Music Faculty, Attended Masterclasses, Performed in Kilburn Hall
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
“Arts Advocacy from the Classroom to the U.S. Senate” - NafME July 2020
Music Educator Facilitator - Carnegie Hall July 2020
“Arts Advocacy and Approaching Your Administration” - World Strides June 2020
Fiscal Policy Institute Speech - New York State June 2020
PUBLISHED ARTICLES AND BOOKS
“30 Countries in 30 Years,” Lulu Publishing June 2014
African Youth Organization, Ghana 2007-2009
The Male Changing Voice, Master Thesis May 2007
VOLUNTEERING
Captain, Ironman – Lake Placid, NY 2011 to present
Teacher – Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania July 2011 Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity – New Orleans, Louisiana December 2009 Music Instructor – Turkey July to August 2009
Colette M. Hebert
Colette.H------------------------ 3 Old Mamaroneck Road White Plains, NY 10605
_____________________________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MUSIC DIRECTOR and MUSIC TEACHER, K-12 2007 to present
The Orchard School and Bronx Academy of Promise New York, NY
Instructs voice, piano, guitar and percussion lessons in the one-on-one and group setting. Organizes and directs seasonal concerts showcasing every student.
Records students and groups in the in-campus recording studio using Reaper. Works with students on the spectrum and with Autism.
Recruits, interviews, and trains Music Department staff including volunteers. Plans and teaches English Language instruction daily, in addition to daily duties.
Led international festivals and trips throughout Austria, Germany, Australia and Hawaii.
Grant writer, networked with companies, organizations and individual donors on $500,000 grants throughout the school year and over the summer.
MUSIC DIRECTOR/CHURCH ORGANIST 2002 to present
St. Luke’s, Atonement, St. John’s Westchester, NY Directed the youth and senior choir and prepared them for weekly performances. Contracted Syracuse Symphony Members for high services and seasonal performances. Responsible for seeking out new talent for church performances and coaching musicians in individual sessions.
Provided classical organ music performances at each church services on weekends.
FOUNDER and PRESIDENT 2011 to present
The DAR Project New York, NY
Creates all business plans, financial documents and responsible for all grant writing.
Organizes all educational programming based in Tanzania, East Africa.
Arranges all international work camps at orphanages throughout East Africa. Committed to sending Tanzanian orphans to college to further their educational goals. Focuses on funding college tuition for students committed to giving back to their community.
STAFF WRITER and FREELANCE WRITER 2005 to present
International Musician, Making Music, Buick Creative Selling, New York and Ghana African Youth Foundation, Teach and Travel magazine
Researches and interviews internationally renowned musicians for articles.
Seeks out and interviews subjects for articles with regard to education, business, music, sales and marketing.
Drafts articles for features and had stories published monthly. Services as a copyeditor for magazines and individual articles. Schedules photo shoots for magazine covers and stock photography.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Columbia University 2019 to 2020
Teachers College New York, NY
Conducts literature reviews, collects and analyzes data.
Prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
Maintains accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects. Provides experimental data for faculty advisor and supervisor.
Manages and responds to project related email. Summarizes project results. Prepares reports, presentations and materials for publication.
STUDENT TEACHER HOST TEACHER, Columbia University 2017 to 2019 NYC Schools New York, NY
Helped the student teacher understand their role and defined the extent of their responsibility including location of curriculum materials, school crisis plan, and rules. Provided opportunities for each student teacher to gain experience in management of regular organizational duties with initiative and responsibility.
Served as a model and information source, helping each student teacher improve their professional skills, strategies, interpersonal rapport, and understanding of both cognitive and affective aspects of teaching.
EDUCATION
CARNEGIE HALL – Music Educators Workshops 2018-2020
Musical Educators Summer Workshop 2018, Musical Explorers K-2 Music Curriculum 2019, Musical Educators Summer Workshop 2019
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD, Columbia University July 2019 Social and Behavioral Researcher Certification
ORGAN TUNING, AGO Workshops and Company Visits July 2018
Pipe Organ Tuning and Building Meetings, Workshops, Attended Regional, National and International Meetings
NEW YORK STATE, Teaching Certification 2007 to present K-12, Music - Professional Certification
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 2009 to 2019
Master of Music Education New York, NY
Course Work: Research in Music Education, Creative Arts Laboratory, Trends in Communication, Jazz Piano, Teaching Private Lessons in the Higher Education Setting
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 2005 to 2007
Master of Music Education, Organ Syracuse, NY
Course Work: Method Class for Brass, Method Class for Stringed Instruments, Method Class for Woodwinds, Choral Rehearsal Techniques, Behavior Techniques
VAN CLIBURN PIANO INSTITUTE 2003
Private Piano Instruction with Texas Christian University Faculty, Attended Masterclasses
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 2002 to 2005
Bachelor of Music, Piano Syracuse, NY
Course Work: Law and Ethics, Microeconomics, Ear Training, Music History I, II, III, IV, Oratorio Society, Womens’ Ensemble, Musical Performance Weekly Convocation
EASTMAN PIANO INSTITUTE 2002
Private Piano Instruction with Eastman School of Music Faculty, Attended Masterclasses, Performed in Kilburn Hall
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
“Arts Advocacy from the Classroom to the U.S. Senate” - NafME July 2020
Music Educator Facilitator - Carnegie Hall July 2020
“Arts Advocacy and Approaching Your Administration” - World Strides June 2020
Fiscal Policy Institute Speech - New York State June 2020
PUBLISHED ARTICLES AND BOOKS
“30 Countries in 30 Years,” Lulu Publishing June 2014
African Youth Organization, Ghana 2007-2009
The Male Changing Voice, Master Thesis May 2007
VOLUNTEERING
Captain, Ironman – Lake Placid, NY 2011 to present
Teacher – Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania July 2011 Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity – New Orleans, Louisiana December 2009 Music Instructor – Turkey July to August 2009