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Jason McElhinney

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Program operator in music instruction who standardized program resources and grew All-Region placements at Vandegrift High School from 6 to an average of 14 per year.

United States
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At Leander ISD, I independently managed music-instruction engagements from initial assessment through sustained outcomes. At directors’ request, I standardized instrument and resource documentation used across the program, and set curriculum standards followed by other private instructors.

I also managed billing, scheduling, and communication for 60+ family accounts using MyMusicStaff, reducing late payments by 40%. At Vandegrift High School, All-Region Band placements grew from 6 to an average of 14 per year, and the school established a consistent All-State pipeline averaging 4 selections per year.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AI

Independent Program Operator

Austin ISD

Aug 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 9 months)

Set instrument, equipment, and resource requirements for all students in the program at directors' request, extending standards beyond private lesson clients. Stepped in to maintain instructional continuity during multiple unexpected instructor departures.

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Independent Program Operator

Lewisville ISD

Aug 2013 - May 2014 (9 months)

Managed billing and financial tracking for 30+ family accounts, establishing clear studio policies and transparent payment communication. Designed a structured instrument-transition process that reduced time-to-performance-readiness to four weeks.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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IBM

Generative AI for Project Managers Specialization, Project Management

Completed the IBM Generative AI for Project Managers Specialization in June 2025.

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Google

Project Management Certificate, Project Management

Completed the Google Project Management Certificate in March 2024.

The University of Texas at Austin logoTA

The University of Texas at Austin

Master's

Master's degree from The University of Texas at Austin, completed in May 2016.

Southern Methodist University logoSU

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University, completed in May 2013.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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