Eric Skalinder

ericskalinder@gmail.com 3459 N. Kildare Ave., Chicago, IL 60641

www.ericskalinder.com mobile: (847) 420 – 5085

Education
▫ Illinois Master Certificate Illinois State Board of Education· · 2009
▫ National Board Certificate National Board of Professional Teaching Standards· · 2008
▫ Master of Music Northwestern University· · 2004
▫ Bachelor of Arts Macalester College· · 1994

Teaching and Leadership

Music Instructor Kelly High School – Chicago, IL 2004 – present
▫ Co-produced Kelly’s first musical theater performance in 28 years, now an annual tradition
▫ Incorporated comprehensive musicianship & interactive website to reach all students
▫ Mentor teacher for Northwestern University and Chicago Urban League teachers-in-training
▫ Increased chorus elective enrollment from 36 students to full capacity (200+) in first 3 years
▫ Sponsor: Kelly Tri-M Music Honor Society, Kelly Mariachi, Recording Club, Audio Club
Associate Conductor All-City High School Chorus – Chicago, IL 2006 – present
▫ Rehearse and conduct the Chicago Public Schools premier all-star ensemble
▫ Implemented new parent outreach initiatives, operating logistics, and record keeping
Lead Delegate Chicago Teachers Union – Chicago, IL 2006 – present
▫ Elected lead delegate of the largest neighborhood school in the Chicago Public Schools
▫ Chairman, Kelly High School Professional Problems Committee
▫ On-site coordinator for CTU Eyeglass Fund and CTU Clothing Assistance
Freelance Educator Self-Employed – Nationwide 1992 – 2002
▫ Designed and conducted workshops for universities, high schools, festivals, arts organizations
▫ Crafted interactive workshops on music appreciation, digital & pro audio, production, music
business, composition, music careers, popular music, performance, arranging, music theory

Professional Music Experience

Director Monkey Chunk Productions – Chicago, IL 1996 – 2004
▫ Producer, recording engineer, and mixing artist in professional, all-digital recording studio
▫ Credits on numerous recordings including international music award winning performers
Artistic Director Blind Man's Bluff – Chicago, IL 1999 – 2002
▫ Producer, composer, arranger, engineer, vocalist, soloist for nationally touring vocal band
▫ Music Artist of the Year 2001 Finalist, National Association of Campus Activities
▫ Music Artist of the Year 2001 Finalist, Campus Activities Magazine
Director Four Shadow – Minneapolis, MN 1990 – 1999
▫ Founder, producer, arranger, vocalist, engineer for internationally touring a cappella quartet
▫ 95% rebook rate increased gross income and touring schedule every year for 9 straight years
▫ Performed thousands of shows in 48 states, Costa Rica, Scotland, England
▫ Featured on public radio, network TV, cable television, and in international media