Blas Capelluto
Washington DC
Summary
Dynamic music educator with a passion for fostering creativity and relationship-building. Adept at lesson planning and classroom management, I have successfully integrated cultural elements into engaging curricula, enhancing student learning experiences. A multi-instrumentalist and professional drummer, I thrive in diverse environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
The River School
Washington DC
01.2024 - Current
- Participated in professional development workshops and seminars to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning, as well as physical, social, and emotional development.
- Integrated relevant cultural elements into course content to promote understanding.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Spanish Teacher
The River School
Washington DC
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Developed language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to address diverse learning needs.
- Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
Music Teacher
Winterhalter Music
DC/MD
01.2023 - Current
- Created individual lesson plans for each student based on their skill level and interests in music.
- Conducted individual and group lessons to accommodate different learning styles and proficiency levels.
- Taught students about cultural influences in music and art styles.
Private Music Teacher
Private Music Teacher
Rockville
01.2021 - Current
- Job Includes: Small group music lessons, and beginner music workshops
Music Teacher
GIGS
Kensington
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Job included: Live sound mixing, event set-up, performing, deliveries, customer service, managing stage crew, security work, and bartending
Intern
Alef-Bet Montessori School
Rockville
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Job included: Assisting teachers with students ages 1-11, classroom set-up, children's music group, assisting in the kitchen/food prep, and janitorial work
- Can involve different teaching strategies based on child's development stage
Volunteer
Early Childhood Center
Rockville
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Summer Camp
Education
Graduate -
Bethesda Chevy-Chase High School
Bethesda, MD06-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Jazz Guitar Performance and Composition
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDSkills
- Music
- Multi-instrumentalist
- Advanced Theory
- Professional drummer
- Teaching
- Problem-solving
- Relationship-building skills
- Customer service
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital art
- Graphic design
- Creativity
- Flexibility
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
References
- Racheli Sharon, Client and previous coworker, 301-655-7826
- Manisha Sharma, Client, 301-256-2605
- Zach Beardsley, Coworker and Bandmate, 240-743-8690
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
- Italian, Beginner
- Portuguese, Beginner
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Music Teacher
The River School
01.2024 - Current
Spanish Teacher
The River School
01.2024 - Current
Music Teacher
Winterhalter Music
01.2023 - Current
Music Teacher
GIGS
10.2021 - 12.2023
Private Music Teacher
Private Music Teacher
01.2021 - Current
Intern
Alef-Bet Montessori School
08.2020 - 08.2021
Volunteer
Early Childhood Center
06.2019 - 07.2019
Graduate -
Bethesda Chevy-Chase High School
Some College (No Degree) - Jazz Guitar Performance and Composition
Montgomery College
Similar Profiles
Hallie LeeHallie Lee
Educator at The River SchoolEducator at The River School
Emily M. RobisonEmily M. Robison
Classroom Speech-Language Pathologist at The River SchoolClassroom Speech-Language Pathologist at The River School
Laura K. CorrellLaura K. Correll
Childhood Education Substitute Teacher at Indian River School District, Indian River Central School DistrictChildhood Education Substitute Teacher at Indian River School District, Indian River Central School District
William SmithWilliam Smith
Telecommunications Technician at Verigent,LLCTelecommunications Technician at Verigent,LLC
Gabrielle ClarkeGabrielle Clarke
Lead Teacher at Quality Time Learning CenterLead Teacher at Quality Time Learning Center