Trey Sims
Musician & Educator
Dynamic and talented educator who inspires students to pursue excellence in academics and the arts. Strives to create a meaningful learning environment in which students become life-long patrons of music.
Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelors of Music: Music Education
- K-12 Certification in Music Education (JQ).
- Concentration in Instrumental Education.
- Major instrument: Flute.
- Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 GPA
Clio Area High School
High School Diploma
- Officer in Student Government, Music, Theater, Business, & National Honor Society.
- Valedictorian – 4.0 GPA
Highlights
- Committed to cultivating student leadership
- Will go beyond the call of duty
- Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and mastery
- Pays close attention to detail
- Works well with students and colleagues
- Over 15 years of musical training
Primary Instruments
Flute
98
Piano
85
Vocals
82
Violin
75
Other Skills
Leadership
Creativity
Musical Analysis
Music Arranging
Speaking
Accolades
Western Michigan University
Concerto Competition Winner
Performed with the WMU Symphony Orchestra as a soloist in April 2017.
Western Michigan University
Music Scholarship Recipient
Maintained 4.0 GPA for 6 semesters
Roosa Flute Scholar, Schaefer Flute Scholar, Stuart & Norma Hall Scholar, William & Fiona Denny Scholar, Carol & Donald Coggan Scholar, & Leonard Meretta Scholar
Additional Accomplishments
Michigan All-State Flutist
Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra
Experience
Director of Orchestras2018-Pres.
Las Vegas High School
- Programmed for and directed full orchestra, pit orchestra, and four string orchestras.
- Collaborated with fine arts faculty to refine curriculum & create student opportunities.
- Catalogued the music library and developedstudent-led instrument check-out system.
- Participated in planning and facilitation of district orchestra events.
- Managed budget requests and expenditures.
Intern Teacher2018
Three Rivers Community Schools
- Taught & assisted 6th-12th grade band.
- Prepared ensembles for MSBOA festival.
- Led pep band & chamber music ensembles.
- Assisted in preparation for performances at WMU Spring Conference & Orlando, FL.
- Mentors: Mr. Bryan VanToll & Ms. Mai Lan Vo
Music & Media Intern2016-2017
Lamb of God Fellowship - Montrose, MI
- Recruited record number of students for a youth worship team.
- Taught private lessons on keyboard, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drum set, and voice.
- Collected and created appropriate practice materials for individual growth.
- Prepared for monthly performances at the church and in the community.
- Planned and facilitated weekly youth group meetings with lessons and activities.
- Created a theme for the children’s summer camp and planned lessons and activities accordingly.
- Wrote and directed theatrical performances for entertainment and instructional purposes.
Pre-Intern Teacher2016-2017
Three Rivers Middle School
- Directed sectional rehearsals for woodwinds and planned short full ensemble rehearsal objectives.
- Mentors: Mr. Bryan VanToll and Ms. Mai Lan Vo.
Kalamazoo Central High School & Maple Street Magnet Middle School
- Directed sectional rehearsals for violins and full ensemble rehearsals.
- Mentor: Ms. Sandra Shaw.
Galesburg-Augusta Middle School & High School
- Directed portions of daily rehearsal for 6th-12th grade band students.
- Taught woodwind students individually and in small groups.
- Mentor: Mr. Scott Walker.
Resident Assistant2015-2016
WMU - Ernest Burnham
- Utilized organizational and public speaking skills to develop and conduct programs on diversity, personal development, relationships, security, and academic performance.
- Managed various administrative duties including maintenance requests, incident reports, and room transfers.
- Provided paraprofessional counseling for a residence hall wing of approximately 30 male college students.
- Enforced University policy.
- Worked with group dynamics on a staff of thirteen people.
- Trained new staff members.
Orientation Student Leader2015
WMU - First Year Experience Office
- Developed leadership skills through readings, discussions, and attending lectures.
- Led groups of 8-12 first-year students throughout the Orientation program.
- Facilitated conversations on transition issues and University culture.
- Communicated with parents and family members of new students.
Band Camp Instructor2014-2017
Clio, Frankenmuth, & Forest Hills Central High Schools
- Directed sectionals for flutes, clarinets, and saxophones.
- Created and directed the frontline percussion ensemble at Clio High School that has gone on to win several caption awards.
- Assisted in arranging music and wrote parts for percussionists and woodwinds.
- Followed the Director’s schedule and goals for daily achievement.
- Led ‘basics’ rehearsals and assisted on the field during drill rehearsal.
Private Lessons Instructor2011-2017
Clio & Kalamazoo, MI
- Taught students privately in flute and piano.
- Developed a basic four-year curriculum of repertoire, skills, and knowledge.
Freelance Web & Graphic Designer2011-2017
- Seven years of coding experience in HTML, CSS, Javascript, and PHP.
- Hired as a web designer for churches, non-profit organizations, and working professionals.
- Designed logos and graphics for print on large scale projects including t-shirt campaigns, trailer wraps, event
- advertising and programs, and business materials.
- Extensive experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, WordPress, as well as various online software.