Experience

Graded - The American School of São Paulo

• Brazil
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Upper School Band Director

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  - Beginning Band - Junior Band - Senior Band - Jazz Band - Digital Music - Middle School Advisory - Beginning Band - Junior Band - Senior Band - Jazz Band - Digital Music - Middle School Advisory



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Musician

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Percussion, saxophone, flute or clarinet. Opera, church gigs, chamber winds, orchestra performances, recording. Percussion, saxophone, flute or clarinet. Opera, church gigs, chamber winds, orchestra performances, recording.



American School of Bombay

• India
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Social Justice Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

  -Collaborative creation of a mission-driven, quarter-long seminar with topics of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion-Implementation of Social Justice standards to guide teaching and learning-Planned the action exhibition at the end of the seminar to showcase student learning and passion through the arts-Empowered students to write personal report card comments at the end of the term

• Professional Development

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2023

  -AMIS Music Educators Conference (Presenter on Culturally Relevant Teaching, Online) 2021-AMIS Music Educators Conference (Online Conference) 2020-Best Practices of Effective Conductors (VanderCook College of Music) 2020-Conn Selmer Institute (Online Conference) 2020-Advocating for Sound Music Learning Fall 2020 & Beyond (Online Conference) 2020-AMIS Music Educators Conference (Presenter & Participant; Hong Kong & Online) 2019, 2020-International Inclusive Leadership Program (Mumbai, India & Online) 2018, 2019, 2020-AMIS Honor Band Listening Committee (Phuket, Thailand) 2018-IB Music Category One Training (Online Course) 2018-ASB Unplugged (Technology Conference; Mumbai, India) 2016, 2018-ASB Plugged-In (Knowing and Responding to ASB Learners; Mumbai, India) 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021-ASIAC Festival and Curricular Planning Sessions (MS Music Festival across India) 2017, 2018-MS Responsive Classroom (Minneapolis, MN) 2017-ELMLE (Presenter on Advisory and Social/Emotional Learning; Vienna, Austria) 2017-ISTE (Technology Conference; Denver, CO) 2016-Cognitive Coaching Days 1-4 (Mumbai, India) 2016-Game-Based Learning (Online Course) 2015-NESA Winter Institute (Standards Based Grading in the Arts; Muscat, Oman) 2015 Show less

• Grade 7 Advisor

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2023

  -Provided social emotional and academic support to a small group of Grade 7 students-Implemented SEE Learning curriculum into the advisory program-Collaborated with grade level team to meet the needs of students in Grade 7 throughout each unique school year-Started the MS Queer-Straight Alliance-Coordinated the weekly Student Choice program, including: choosing groups, organizing student groupings, facilitating teachers planning and course execution (2019-present)-Acting Grade Level Leader (2018-2020) which included creating program content and materials for Grade 7, facilitating grade level meetings, and collaboratively delegating work amongst colleagues-Planned and organized the Grade 7 community outreach program alongside the program coordinator (2014-2017) Show less

• MS/HS Music Teacher

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2023

  -Taught middle and high school band (Grades 6-12); including beginning band in Grade 6, combined Grade 7/8 classes, and one combined Grades 9-12 high school ensemble-Prototyped different class groupings: instrument-based (woodwind, brass/percussion), ability-based (beginning/intermediate, advanced), size variety (small and large ensembles)-Developed a curriculum for and teaching middle school general music, including music theory, music history, composition, and world music-Lead after school activities, such as theatre, musicals, and extracurricular music ensembles-Pioneered the middle school jazz band program-Planned and executed a cross-divisional arts festival every spring (lead planner in 2016)-Collaborated with music teachers from other international schools in India to develop a multi-school music festival, including choosing thematic repertoire, planning curriculum based on the theme and repertoire, preparing students to travel to the festival-Acting Technology Integration Coach for the performing and visual arts department (2016-2017), as well as the math and science team (2017) Show less



Minneapolis Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Teacher

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  -Teaching K-8 general music and 9-12 instrumental ensembles full time alongside a mentor teacher -Includes teaching lessons, lesson planning, tutoring, aiding mentor teachers, as well as conducting and directing instrumental ensembles (concert band, jazz band, string orchestra, pit orchestra, pep band). -Teaching K-8 general music and 9-12 instrumental ensembles full time alongside a mentor teacher -Includes teaching lessons, lesson planning, tutoring, aiding mentor teachers, as well as conducting and directing instrumental ensembles (concert band, jazz band, string orchestra, pit orchestra, pep band).



Owakihi, Inc.

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resident Support Counselor

  • Sep 2011 - May 2014

  -Provide support for a wide range of adults with developmental disabilities and/or severe or persistent mental health needs -Work in residents’ homes and communities to develop personal goals (including hygiene, sensory and motor development, money management, medication administration, food preparation, maintaining a clean living space, feeling expression/reflection, reduction of maladaptive behaviors, etc.). -Provide support for a wide range of adults with developmental disabilities and/or severe or persistent mental health needs -Work in residents’ homes and communities to develop personal goals (including hygiene, sensory and motor development, money management, medication administration, food preparation, maintaining a clean living space, feeling expression/reflection, reduction of maladaptive behaviors, etc.).



University of St. Thomas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Piano Tutor

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

  -Work with current music majors with their piano skills-Follow a strict curriculum put in place by the music professors on campus-Keep students on track in classes by aiding them with one-on-one piano lessons

• Band Staff

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  -Organize music and instruments-Pass out music and rental instruments-Instrument maintenance-Set up for rehearsals/concerts-Transport instruments to rehearsal/concert/recording locations-Aid with department auditions and special events-Anything the music department needs done



St. Paul Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Musical Director

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  -Teach vocal music for fall musical (HONK! Junior) -Aid artistic director in leading cast rehearsals -Manage a cast of over 40 junior high students -Teach vocal music for fall musical (HONK! Junior) -Aid artistic director in leading cast rehearsals -Manage a cast of over 40 junior high students



Data Solutions

• Spain
• Business Consulting and Services

• Data Entry Specialist

  • Apr 2010 - Nov 2013

  -Take written comments on surveys and type them up for digital filing -Sorting comments and surveys -Scanning surveys -Take written comments on surveys and type them up for digital filing -Sorting comments and surveys -Scanning surveys



St. Agnes School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Experience

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  -Spent over 45 hours in the education field and music classroom while attending classes on campus -Aiding teacher -Teaching classroom lessons -Leading rehearsals -Tutoring students -One-on-one lessons on primary instruments -Spent over 45 hours in the education field and music classroom while attending classes on campus -Aiding teacher -Teaching classroom lessons -Leading rehearsals -Tutoring students -One-on-one lessons on primary instruments



St. Michael's Catholic School

• United States

• Field Experience

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

  -Spent over 30 hours in the education field and general music classroom while attending classes on campus -Aiding teacher -Teaching classroom lessons -Tutoring students -Helping with musical rehearsals -Spent over 30 hours in the education field and general music classroom while attending classes on campus -Aiding teacher -Teaching classroom lessons -Tutoring students -Helping with musical rehearsals



f.y.e.

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Jun 2008 - Apr 2010

  -Retail sales -Customer service -Cashier -Cleaning -Stocking shelves -Shipment -Retail sales -Customer service -Cashier -Cleaning -Stocking shelves -Shipment