Dean of Instructional Programs and Music Department Chair

• Aug 2023 - Present

Band Director + Administrative Support

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2023

•Mentored/observed classroom teachers for California Standards for Teaching Professions in curriculum, classroom management, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), assessment, use of technology, best practices, and professional development opportunities. •Recruited, hired and trained music department staff•Monitored learning management systems (LMS) and database for 500+ student body •Organized annual off-site performances, competitions and field trips•Worked with general education teachers to plan/implement modification learning plans for special education students •Developed partnerships with stakeholders and other organizations to support educational needs. •Member of Instructional Leadership Team•Designed curriculum of instrumental programs curriculum for K-8 School. •Developed new music program implementing Common Core Standards and technology involving composition, film scoring/editing with Apple iPad programs of GarageBand and iMovie. •Participated in writing Western Association of Schools and Colleges application to secure accreditation for school•Analyzed school wide assessments to develop data-driven goals to close student achievement gap •Developed, implemented, and evaluated Staff Development Days. Examples include increased student learning, best practice, technology, performance evaluations (Framework for Teaching and S.M.A.R.T. goals)•Managed Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP) for Middle School and Elementary staff for both in person/remote testing, including test preparation, master schedule, proctor, troubleshoot. •Collaborated on Middle School Master Schedule on teacher/student placement. •Aided colleagues with transition to multiple e-learning platforms and enhanced understanding of LMS during COVID-19 Distance Learning. •Established Schoolwide System for Substitute Teachers regarding plans and school information/safety. •Facilitated communities of practice to identify improvement in teaching/student learning Show less

Private Music Studio

• May 2003 - Present

Maintains private studio for beginner and intermediate flute students. Member of National Flute Association Flute Instructors. • Taught 110 students over 3,000 hours of private lessons in 9 instruments spanning over 8 years. • Guided 5 students to premier positions in prestigious ensembles performing at acclaimed venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Segerstrom Center of the Arts. Maintains private studio for beginner and intermediate flute students. Member of National Flute Association Flute Instructors. • Taught 110 students over 3,000 hours of private lessons in 9 instruments spanning over 8 years. • Guided 5 students to premier positions in prestigious ensembles performing at acclaimed venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Segerstrom Center of the Arts.

Band Director at Ewa Makai Middle School

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

•Directed 230 students for 5 instrumental music classes in Grades 6-8 and integrated new grade level into the instrumental music program•Key member for Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) curriculum accreditation application•Implemented technology into instrumental music program with web-based interactive programs.•Developed curriculum for distance online learning during COVID-19 Pandemic and aided colleagues with transition to multiple e-learning platforms and enhanced understanding of learning management systems (LMS). Show less

Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Sep 2018 - May 2019

•Instructed 150 students in 5 classes of Ancient Hawaiian History and 1 class of Character Education, filling a crucial gap in Hawaii’s critically undermanned school system.

Director of Music and Band Director

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2018

Director of Music •Featured in OC Family Magazine as a premier educator in Orange County, CA. •Developed new music program for 6 musical ensembles encompassing 150 students in Grades 4-8 •Interviewed and mentored new music teachers and oversaw private lesson instruction staff •Selected for elite Festival of Gold competition, placing 2nd with a Middle School ensemble competing against High Schools. •Placed 1st and 2nd with separate groups in the same category at the Worldstrides Heritage Music Festival, receiving a Superior rating for both groups. •Mentored 20 youths to key positions within audition only Honors ensembles over an 8-year period. •Created 50+ member Parent Volunteer Group annually to aide instrumental music program Show less