Band Director

• Jul 2020 - Present

• Created and implemented educational lesson and behavior plans using appropriate core curriculum content standards while adapting to student learning style; brass, woodwind, percussion, and string • Teach sheet music literacy, rudimentary music theory, and performance on a wide range of instruments • Launched a Jazz program for grades 6-8, including theory, history, and literature • Maintain classroom organization and discipline • Recruit students from grades K-5 to become part of the Pueblo del Sol Middle School Band • Teach General Music to students of grades K-5 (after school program) • Coordinating schedules with other staff members in support of student achievement • Maintain student records, keep individualized education plans for approximately 100 students and supervise their performances • Maintain instrument maintenance, teaching students how to properly care for their instruments Show less

Music Educator, Long Term Substitute

• Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

• Teach music, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other appropriate learning activities • Develop lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs, and utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction • Maintain classroom organization and discipline • Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere • Provide and maintain a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and on the school grounds • Devise and utilize techniques which accurately measure student progress • Evaluate student's academic and personal growth keeping appropriate records, and prepare progress reports • Communicate with parents through conferences and other means discussing academic and personal progress; interpret school programs • Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas • Conform to District policies, including attendance, absences and evaluations • Attendance must be adequate to acceptably perform listed job functions Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Jul 2017 - May 2019

• Primary Instructor Brass Tech, individual and group low brass instruction • Provide assistance with event planning and supervision of undergraduate student workers • Facilitate projects, assist with faculty research projects; engage in literature searches, contribute to development of new material for department courses • Primary Instructor Brass Tech, individual and group low brass instruction • Provide assistance with event planning and supervision of undergraduate student workers • Facilitate projects, assist with faculty research projects; engage in literature searches, contribute to development of new material for department courses

Substitute Paraprofessional

• May 2014 - Jul 2017

• Assist students and teachers in accomplishing target objectives outlined in individual education plans and curriculum materials for both traditional and special education students • Reinforce behavior through the implementation of positive behavior modification • Assist students and teachers in accomplishing target objectives outlined in individual education plans and curriculum materials for both traditional and special education students • Reinforce behavior through the implementation of positive behavior modification

Student Teacher

• Mar 2017 - May 2017

• Created and implemented educational lesson plans using appropriate core curriculum content standards while adapting to student learning style; brass, woodwind, percussion, and string • Conducted small and large group ensembles, string, brass, full band, along with individual lessons in preparation for NYSSMA • Developed individualized lesson and behavior plans to achieve a cohesive learning environment • Created and implemented educational lesson plans using appropriate core curriculum content standards while adapting to student learning style; brass, woodwind, percussion, and string • Conducted small and large group ensembles, string, brass, full band, along with individual lessons in preparation for NYSSMA • Developed individualized lesson and behavior plans to achieve a cohesive learning environment

Alumni Communications

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

• Collaborate with parents and alumni in seeking financial support for Ithaca College • Channel constructive alumni response through supervisors and appropriate university officials • Maintain and update biographical and demographic information of prospective donors • Collaborate with parents and alumni in seeking financial support for Ithaca College • Channel constructive alumni response through supervisors and appropriate university officials • Maintain and update biographical and demographic information of prospective donors

Trombonist- Member of the Marching Band

• 2013 - Dec 2016

Camp Counselor

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

• Developed weekly lesson plans for a 10+ person group (ages 10-13) that addressed both group and individual needs, as well as providing specialized treatment for those with developmental disabilities, while aligning with Connecticut’s Common Core Standards • Implementation of curriculum and collaborative communication plan resulted in student engagement, improved behavioral metrics, and increased educational achievement • Developed weekly lesson plans for a 10+ person group (ages 10-13) that addressed both group and individual needs, as well as providing specialized treatment for those with developmental disabilities, while aligning with Connecticut’s Common Core Standards • Implementation of curriculum and collaborative communication plan resulted in student engagement, improved behavioral metrics, and increased educational achievement

Student Assistant - Preseason Band Camp

• Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

• Instructed woodwind instrumentalists in low brass fundamentals • Assisted Director with enrollment coordination and program implementation • Instructed woodwind instrumentalists in low brass fundamentals • Assisted Director with enrollment coordination and program implementation

Brass and Woodwind Substitute Instructor

• Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

• Provide instruction in Euphonium, Trombone, Trumpet (beginner), Clarinet (adult) • Instruct in the areas of music theory, fundamentals, technique and repertoire • Provide instruction in Euphonium, Trombone, Trumpet (beginner), Clarinet (adult) • Instruct in the areas of music theory, fundamentals, technique and repertoire

Suzuki Summer Music Academy Student Assistant

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

• Incorporated differential instructional techniques while providing support during ensembles • Assisted Director with enrollment coordination and program implementation • Incorporated differential instructional techniques while providing support during ensembles • Assisted Director with enrollment coordination and program implementation