Mykia Buford
Woodbridge
Summary
Dedicated music educator, oboist, and arts leader with extensive experience in performance, teaching, and program coordination. Known for creating inclusive, supportive environments for students and colleagues alike. Active across Northern Virginia as a performer, private instructor, and woodwind technician, with a strong commitment to musical excellence and community engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Activities Coordinator
Shenandoah Double Reed Camp
07.2025 - Current
- Oversees administrative operations and activity planning
- Manages administrative tasks
- Delegates responsibilities to interns
- Ensured smooth camper engagement
Woodwind Instructor
Patriot High School
07.2024 - Current
- Assisting the Patriot HS Band Program with musical efforts for their marching band, specifically the woodwind section
Substitute Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools: Fairfax County Public Schools
05.2022 - Current
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet individual student needs and maintain educational continuity.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Private Music Teacher
Self Employed
03.2020 - Current
- General woodwinds, voice, piano, and beginner acoustic guitar
Camp Intern
Bocal Majority
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Worked as camp intern assisting teachers in oboe methods and reed making
- Planned and hosted camp activities
- Set up and break down Bocal Majority store front, helped sell items
Education
Bachelor in Music Education - Music Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2026
Bachelor in Music Education - Minor in Africana Studies
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV10.2022
Bachelor in Music Education - Music Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.2019
Skills
- Advanced Oboe and English horn performance
- Private instruction in woodwinds, voice, piano, and beginner guitar
- Leadership and outreach in educational settings
- Event planning and camp administration
- Website editing and digital communication
- Professionalism, dependability, and collaborative spirit
- Inclusive pedagogy
- Emotional intelligence and expressive program writing
Accomplishments
President of Collegiate National Association of Music Education at GMU Fall 2025
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Awards
ECU Friends of Music Scholarship (2018)
WVU Canady Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship (2020)
WVU Milan Roh Disability Scholarship (2022–2023)
GMU Dewberry School of Music Merit Scholarship (2023)
Timeline
Camp Activities Coordinator
Shenandoah Double Reed Camp
07.2025 - Current
Woodwind Instructor
Patriot High School
07.2024 - Current
Camp Intern
Bocal Majority
07.2023 - 07.2024
Substitute Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools: Fairfax County Public Schools
05.2022 - Current
Private Music Teacher
Self Employed
03.2020 - Current
Bachelor in Music Education - Music Education
George Mason University
Bachelor in Music Education - Minor in Africana Studies
West Virginia University
Bachelor in Music Education - Music Education
East Carolina University