Ashley Hernandez
Cedar City,UT
Summary
Dynamic music and art instructor with a proven track record at Temecula Music Teacher, adept at curriculum development and fostering student creativity. Excellent communicator and detail-oriented, I successfully integrated music therapy techniques for special needs students, enhancing their learning experience while maintaining organized lesson plans and achieving student milestones.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music and Art Instructor
Temecula Music Teacher
Temecula, CA
12.2015 - Current
- Taught private music (piano, voice, guitar, and ukuele) and art lessons.
- As part of the studio’s curriculum development team I set up curriculum for teachers to follow for day to day lessons as well as all Music and Art Camps.
- Set weekly progress goals; including recital and audition prep weekly.
- Used PCIT therapy and music therapy techniques with special needs students for piano and voice lessons.
- Taught Zoom lessons virtually while still demonstrating proper technique.
- Encouraged creativity by introducing students to new pieces or improvisation exercises.
- Designed engaging activities that allowed students to explore different genres of music.
- Monitored the use to studio equipment during practice sessions to make sure safety protocols were followed.
- Gave feedback on technique, style, tone, interpretation, phrasing, dynamics, and articulation.
- Integrated ear-training exercises into lessons in order to help students recognize musical patterns and intonation by sound alone.
- Instructed students on the fundamentals of music theory including scales, chords and intervals.
- Evaluated student progress through assessment tests or exams in regular intervals.
- Fostered enthusiasm, a love of music, and good practice habits by creating a comfortable and fun environment during lessons.
Curriculum Developer, Classroom Aid
Discovery Clubhouse
Cedar City, UT
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in developing instructional materials aligned with educational standards.
- Made weekly/monthly lesson plans for teachers to share with parents and to check off daily goals that were to be met for child milestones. This ensure communication was met between the facility and the parents.
- Researched best practices in curriculum development to enhance learning outcomes.
- Analyzed existing programs for effectiveness and suggested improvements.
- Maintained organized documentation of curriculum resources and revisions.
- Developed customized learning experiences by incorporating multimedia elements, interactive activities, and real-world examples.
- Gathered feedback from teachers and students to develop accurate, engaging, and effective materials for diverse learning.
- Made curriculum plans that were budget friendly yet interactive based off number of students per age level.
- Assisted with science, art, and music classes to ensure the best results for teacher and student satisfaction.
Drop Team Rep.
Soboba Casino and Resort
San Jacinto, CA
02.2015 - 09.2019
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast paced and physically demanding environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Made sure that the slot machines were dropped in a timely manner and that all stackers were accounted for on the casino floor.
- Services the slot machines by spreading empty cans by the machines; then opened the machines and took out the full “hot” cans and replaces them with the “cold” empty cans.
- Made sure security knew where to stand to keep employees of the drop team, as well if the car of full “hot” cans safe.
- Ran and verified NRT, BV, Table, Blind Drop, Vending Money, Tokes, Jackpot and poker chips.
- Completed CMS paperwork that verified all cash was accounted for daily.
Harmony Keys Music Studio
Self Employed Services
Hemet, CA
07.2012 - 02.2016
- Taught private and group piano, guitar, voice, ukulele, and choir lessons.
- Managed student scheduling, accounts and curriculum.
- Set up recital and audition preparation.
- Made recital days for students to showcase their growing skills to family and friends.
Drop Team Lead
Harrah’s Resort Southern California
Valley Center, CA
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Worked as lead for drop team.
- Started and ended the drop system.
- Made sure the slot and kiosk machines were dropped in a timely manner and that all "hot" and "cold" cans were accounted for.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Made sure that the slot machines were dropped in a timely manner and that all stackers were accounted for on the casino floor.
- Serviced the slot machines by spreading empty cans by the machines; then opened the machines and took of the full "hot" cans and replaced them with empty "cold" cans.
- Made sure security knew where to stand to keep employees of the drop team and the cart with the "hot" full cans.
- Ran and verified NRT, BV, Table and Blind Drop, Vendin Money, Tokes, Jackpot and Poker Chips.
- Completed CMS paperwork that verified all cash was accounted for daily.
Music and Art Instructor
The Music Gallery
Hemet, CA
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Worked as an instructor for private and group piano classes as well as private voice, guitar, ukulele, and choir classes.
- Worked on commission demonstrating and selling instruments.
- Answered customer questions and placed special catalog orders.
- Managed all teacher lesson scheduling, planned events I.E. concerts and student recitals.
Education
Music, Communication, Humanities, Liberal Arts
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA06.2013
Skills
- I’m an excellent communicator and believe it is the basis for all skills and relationships to succeed
- I am very detail oriented and enjoy having order and organization in my work and day to day life
- I firmly believe in being on time, showing up, and working hard
Certification
I am also PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy) Certified which is used to manage behavioral and emotional difficulties.
I have also obtained my Utah CACFP program certification in childcare and nutrition.
I have over 14 years teaching experience with children and adults of all ages in music and art lessons.
I have done curriculum development for several years for music , art, and in daycare settings for all ages.
Timeline
Curriculum Developer, Classroom Aid
Discovery Clubhouse
09.2024 - 06.2025
Music and Art Instructor
Temecula Music Teacher
12.2015 - Current
Drop Team Rep.
Soboba Casino and Resort
02.2015 - 09.2019
Drop Team Lead
Harrah’s Resort Southern California
07.2013 - 02.2015
Harmony Keys Music Studio
Self Employed Services
07.2012 - 02.2016
Music and Art Instructor
The Music Gallery
01.2011 - 06.2012
Music, Communication, Humanities, Liberal Arts
Mt. San Jacinto College