Nikkie Denise Parker-Dunnewold is a music educator seeking an administrative position. She has over 20 years of experience teaching music K-12, as well as private clarinet instruction. She holds a Master's in Educational Leadership and state certifications in music and administration. Her expertise includes Orff Schulwerk training and she currently serves as the Orff music specialist at Robert R. Church Elementary School.

1. Nikkie Denise Par ker-Dunnewold
B .M., M.S.
1365 Greenbrook Bend #6 Memphis, TN 38134 901-438-3373 ndp12274@yahoo.com
Objective
I am a conscientious, personable, and energetic music educator with comprehensive experience
within diverse educational settings. I am interested in a full-time music school leadership or
administrative position. I offer solid educational background enhanced by strong organizational
and interpersonal skills. I will instill values and disciplines in students for the purpose of improving
the level of school-wide student achievement while empowering and encouraging young people
to achieve success academics, the faith community, and society.
Cer tification
State of Tennessee Professional License Active, Expires August 31, 2023
Endorsements: Vocal, General, and Instrumental Music – Grades K-12 (428 and 429)
State of Tennessee Administrative License Active, Expires September 30, 2014
Beginning Administrator —Admin/Supervision Grades Pre-K-12 (417)
Education
Master of Science May 2010
Christian Brothers University—Memphis, TN
• Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Music May 1999
The University of Memphis – Memphis, TN
Music Education with Concentration in Clarinet Performance
Orff Schulwerk Level I, Level II, Level III Summer Session 2001 – 2003
The University of Memphis – Memphis, TN
Orff Schulwerk Master Class Summer Session 2003
The University of Memphis -- Memphis, TN
Teaching Experience
ORFF MUSIC SPECIALIST August 2001 – Present
Robert R. Church Elementary School – Memphis, TN
Concentration in Orff Music Grades K-5, Beginning Band Grades 4-5, and Chorus for grades 3-5
Award recipient of the VH1 Save the Music Foundation Grant in 2004. The grant awarded
$25,000 in band instruments to implement an elementary school band program.
Member of School Leadership Council and PBIS team
Received a laptop computer through the DonorsChoose.org program. The laptop computer will
increase the level of student achievement by allowing me the opportunity to deliver more efficient
and rigorous instruction.

2. PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR, CLARINET January 1995 – Present
Memphis, TN
Through my teaching and mentoring, several of my students have held chairs in the WTSBOA
Blue Band, WTSBOA Wind Ensemble, Tennessee All-State Band, Tennessee Governor’s School
for the Arts, The University of Memphis Honor Band, and superior ratings in the WTSBOA Solo
and Ensemble Festival.
Many of my students have also developed their skills under my instruction to earn band and
music scholarships at the collegiate level at various institutions of higher learning.
Recipient of Outstanding Tennessee Educator Award from the Tennessee Governor’s School For
the Arts—2005
ITINERANT ORFF MUSIC TEACHER November 2000 – June 2001
Memphis City Schools – Memphis, TN
Klondike, Westhaven, Ford Road, Scenic Hills, and Spring Hill Elementary Schools
Concentration in Orff Music Grades K-2
Musicianship
St. Ann Catholic Church 2001-Present
Leading community in prayer as a clarinetist on a weekly basis and at special liturgical
ceremonies
Recipient of the St. Joachim Good and Faithful Servant Award in 2008.
Served as Interim Choir Director from September 2006-January 2007 during the search process
for a permanent director. Was responsible for conducting the choir at rehearsals and Masses, and
selected, arranged, and prepared music for the Christmas Midnight Mass liturgy.
Serves as guest conductor for select liturgical pieces.
The University of Memphis, 1993-1999
Experience in Marching Band, Basketball Pep Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and
Symphony Orchestra
Professional Af filiations
KDP—Kappa Delta Pi, National Honor Society in Education
• Maintained a 4.0 GPA during course of study at Christian Brothers University
NEA – National Education Association
TEA – Tennessee Education Association
MEA – Memphis Education Association
• School AR for Robert R. Church Elementary School 2009-Present
AOSA – American Orff-Schulwerk Association
• Served on the Executive Board at the 2008 National Conference as Memphis Chapter
President
MCAOSA – Memphis Chapter, American Orff-Schulwerk Association
Hospitality Chair 2003-2006
Program Chair 2006-2007
Vice-President 2007-2008
President 2008-2009
Memphis City Schools Orff All-City Orchestration Committee
2002-Present
Memphis City Schools Orff All-City Auditorium/Stage Monitor Committee
Chair 2005, 2006, and 2010