Experience

Visalia Unified School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  • Provide daily instruction at the early elementary level in literacy (comprehension and foundational skills), oral language, writing, mathematics, social studies, science, technology, visual and performing arts, and social-emotional skills through a variety of curricula and interactive technology platforms• Create daily lessons in a learning management system with built-in accountability features to monitor when students have worked on an assignment, have submitted an assignment, or need assistance with an assignment• Maintain communication with parents and guardians daily to make announcements, provide technical support, and answer general questions• Collaborate regularly with colleagues through a weekly professional learning community to map curriculum, analyze assessment data, plan reteaching opportunities, and troubleshoot technology issues; a monthly committee meeting devoted to Tier I behavioral interventions; and a monthly staff meeting to discuss protocol and procedures• Collaborate regularly with colleagues through a monthly balanced literacy cohort to discuss best practices in literacy and prepare grade level-specific pacing guides district-wide Show less

• Music Director

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  • Co-direct annual full-scale musicals at the middle school level, with 60-80 performers, costumes, hair and makeup, sets, professional lighting and sound, and live professional orchestra• Lead the teaching of music, including multi-part harmonies, to the full company and train principals in proper intonation, rhythm, tone, diction, breath control, and posture• Conduct a live professional orchestra and coordinate timing and cues through collaboration with students, musicians, co-directors, and technicians• Assist in fundraising efforts through the planning of an annual banquet with hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, and silent auction Show less



Freelance

• Central Valley, California

• Freelance Musician

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  • Perform at weddings and funerals with song lists built in collaboration with clients (vocal/piano) • Perform the national anthem for conferences, convocations, festivals, and sporting events (vocal) • Perform for residents at retirement homes and nursing care facilities (piano) • Perform in and/or direct cabarets and salons for local theatre companies, churches, charities, and other non-profit organizations (vocal/piano) • Perform in pit orchestras for musical theatre productions with local schools and theatre companies (piano) • Arrange and orchestrate music for various productions and events Show less



Dancers Edge

• Visalia, California, United States

• Voice Teacher

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Provide weekly instruction to a troupe of young performers ages 5-14 in breath support, intonation, tone, rhythm, diction, posture, basic music theory, and acting through singing • Accompany the troupe to various local performances to provide warm-ups prior to performance, musical cueing, and other support • Teach private lessons by appointment, wherein the fundamentals of singing are covered more thoroughly and repertoire specific to the student is chosen and developed • Regularly collaborate with colleagues and management to ensure that cohesive instruction is provided across curricular areas (i. e., singing, dancing, and acting), discuss individual students' progress in the program, and plan future instruction, special workshops, and performances Show less



Good Shepherd Catholic Parish

• Visalia, California, United States

• Cantor/Pianist

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019

  • Provide support to weekend Masses (1-4 per weekend) via the music ministry, including but not limited to playing keyboards; singing individually and as part of choirs of varying sizes; leading choral and/or instrumental ensembles; leading the chanting of the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and other sacred texts (e. g. the Passion of the Lord during Palm Sunday) for the congregation in both English and Latin; and participating in and/or leading rehearsals to prepare for each Mass • Collaborate with music colleagues, administrators, and clergy to choose music that best fits the liturgical calendar and overall message conveyed by the celebrant's homily • Participate in and prepare music for special events, such as adoration gatherings, christenings, First Communion celebrations, and convocations of clergy • Master the order of the Mass ordinary and Mass proper (including its subtle variations throughout the liturgical calendar) in order to provide seamless services wherein lapses and interruptions are kept to an absolute minimum Show less