Landon Villines
Compton
Summary
Dynamic educator and musician with a proven track record at Huntsville School District, Dunaway Music, and The Villines Trio, excelling in classroom management and vocal techniques. Proficient in curriculum development and engaging diverse learning styles, leading to significant performance improvements. Skilled in piano, vocal abilities, fostering creativity and academic excellence and has toured the United States extensively for fifteen years performing in over 150 shows annually.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher (4th & 5th Grade)
Huntsville School District
07.2023 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, literacy, and history.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Singer / Musician
The Villines Trio
07.2012 - Current
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as, tenor, baritone, and lead.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Generated singing exercises to develop voice.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Performed in 150+ shows annually.
- Toured with successful bands, providing professional, punctual backing support.
- Played piano professionally.
Substitute Teacher
ESS
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Singer / Musician
Dunaway Music
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as, tenor, baritone, and lead.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Generated singing exercises to develop voice.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Performed in 150+ shows annually.
- Toured with successful bands, providing professional, punctual backing support.
- Played piano professionally.
Education
No Degree - Education
North Arkansas College
Harrison, ARBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2023
High School Diploma -
Kingston High School
Kingston, AR05-2012
Skills
- Vocal techniques
- Performance direction
- Rehearsals
- Music production
- Vocal tone
- Proficient in piano
- Lesson planning
- Learning objective achievement
- School assembly preparations
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- Special events
Accomplishments
- The Villines Trio won the "Inspirational Artist of the Year" Award for two consecutive years - 2021 & 2022
- 3 top 80 songs in the Singing News Southern Gospel Chart, with the latest song charting #49 in Christian music.
- Nominated for "Young Artist of the Year" award in the Diamond awards for two consecutive years.
- Produced 2 full length albums that have had recent radio success.
Timeline
Elementary Teacher (4th & 5th Grade)
Huntsville School District
07.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
ESS
08.2018 - 05.2023
Singer / Musician
Dunaway Music
07.2018 - 08.2022
Singer / Musician
The Villines Trio
07.2012 - Current
No Degree - Education
North Arkansas College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
High School Diploma -
Kingston High School
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