Alyssa Walker

• Visit various school locations and teach music lessons to UTK-5th grade.
• Generally teach six classes (40-55 minutes) in a day's work, with multiple grades throughout the day.
• Transition students before and after class periods.
• Familiarize students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
• Demonstrate flexibility by adapting to last-minute changes in the schedule.
• Attend monthly trainings to learn prewritten lessons for the next cycle, discuss and apply classroom management strategies, collaborate with colleagues, and give feedback to better improve the program.

Musician - https://alyssawalkermusic.com/

• Secure consistent gig opportunities through effective networking with venue owners and event organizers.
• Demonstrate professionalism by arriving punctually for soundchecks, adhering to venue rules and regulations, and respecting fellow musicians'' equipment.
• Can play over 400 songs, ranging from many different genres.
• Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
• Curates setlists for live performances that catered to specific audiences or events, ensuring a positive reception from attendees.
• Have performed over 400 shows, and continue to perform at various venues throughout Southern California. Venues include Marriott Marquis, Waterfront Beach Resort, Westbrew, Newtopia Cyder, Park Social, Goli, The Hop Stop, The Bridges, and private parties to name a few.
• Released twelve original songs available on all streaming platforms, as well as three music videos on youtube.
• Generally performances range from 2-4 hours, but have also played 6 hour shows.
• Collaborated with several local artists, music producers, and music engineers on original music compositions in a recording studio.
• Have performed and interviewed for various shows and websites, including Vietnamese Television (VNTV), Scenes Media, SD Voyager, Canvas Rebel, Music Makers Podcast, and more.

• Taught music lessons to UTK-3rd grade classes.
• Increased class participation through hands-on learning and group activities.
• Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
• Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
• Offered makeup lessons for classes that missed their regular music time due to conflicting activity.
• Taught students how to play various instruments, including recorders, boomwhackers, lollipop drums, guiros, triangles, and more.
• Played guitar and sang for all my classes!

• Taught students about California's regions, and had them perform a song for their families. Rehearsing for their performance included going over lyrics for each group, going over vocal notes and harmonies, and having designated spots and movement during the performance.
• Worked with mentor teacher to make lessons engaging and collaborative.
• Often used tiered learning to meet students needs.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

• Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
• Differentiated instruction to cater to advanced learners (majority of class), and students with IEPs.
• Engaged in many engaging classroom discussions that involved critical thinking skills.
• Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
• Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.

• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Employed classroom management strategies by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Used feedback from mentor teacher and academic advisor's observations to improve teaching strategies.

• Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
• Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
• Assigned, explained and graded homework.
• Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.

• Managed customer purchases, returns, and exchanges efficiently.
• Taught new associates how to cashier.
• Sent employees to their breaks.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively managing front-end operations and addressing customer concerns promptly.
• When not running the Front End, duties included running stock, cleaning and organizing departments, scanning items for markdowns, and running the fitting room.
• Was awarded Employee of the Month.

• Voluntarily hosted a weekly open mic
• Set up sound equipment, including microphones, speakers, chords, amplifier and sound board
• Promoted the Open Mic by making posters, posting on social media, and word of mouth
• Provided a safe, comfortable environment for the performers and the audience