Montclair State University - Bachelor of Arts, (Video/Audio/Television Production) Graduated May, 2001 (GPA: 3.356)
Montclair State University - Graduate program (Music Education & Certification) (Sept.2004 - May 2005)
Instructor / Program Director - Gyil Ensemble of Swathmore College (Fetter Music Chamber Ensemble), Swarthmore, PA (08/07 - present)
Teach gyil traditional music and other African rhythms to university students. Prepare students for performances. Develop programming, assist students in grant application, book clinics and performances with other gyil experts.
Performer / Educator / Entrepreneur - “Gina's Gyil & Blended Beat Music”, Philadelphia, PA (7/01 - present)
Conduct workshops, clinics, performances & demonstrations as an educator musician, artist, entrepreneur, cultural enthusiast and the like at various venues, schools and civic centers. Manage business including marketing, booking, press, songwriting, recording, mail-list management, online services, design & promotions. Engineer, produce and perform new music recording projects.
Music Teacher - Beginnings Preschool, Philadelphia PA (09/05 - 06/07)
Engage children, ages 2 thru 5 years, in various music practices, songs and hands-on activities to enrich their awareness and appreciation for music as a means of expression and creativity. Create curriculum that is stimulating for all and incorporates various performing art techniques, including movement, storytelling, dramatic play and cultural presentation.
Music Teacher - Community Schools of Nutley, Nutley, NJ (9/04 - 5/05)
Engage children, ages six months thru six years, in songs and hands-on musical activities as a form of cultural expression. Coordinate with teachers, and create curriculum that is age appropriate and incorporates various performing art techniques, including movement, storytelling, dramatic play and cultural presentation.
Teaching Artist - Take My Hand Child Care Center, Rutherford, NJ (8/03 - 06/04)
Resident artist utilizing various performing art techniques to teach various skills to pre-school children. Specializing in creative dramatics, movement, music and storytelling.
Teaching Artist - New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ (8/02 - 7/03)
“Early Learning Through The Arts” - NJ Wolftrap Program resident artist utilizing the performing arts to teach basic academic & life skills to pre-school children. Worked closely with teachers/ faculty and parents to fulfill curriculum needs & requirements. Attended various training courses, meetings, performing arts presentations and professional child psychology seminars.
Teacher's Assistant - South Bergen Jointure Commission, Maywood, NJ (2/02 - 6/ 02)
Taught pre-school curriculum to special education students, including children with autism & other emotional/ thought disorders. Attended training, child & education psychology courses & seminars on ABA or other methods.
Performer & Educator - Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ (5/02 - 12/04)
Volunteer performer working with music therapists for patients in “Tomorrow's Children” unit (room to room). Perform music for various hospital events and at special ed. programs.
Drum / Percussion Teacher - Music Den, Parsippany, NJ (2/00 - 5/01)
Taught private lessons to students, specializing in drumming and percussion.