Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
Awards and Honors
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Christopher Patruno

Music Teacher
Huntington,NY

Summary

Passionate NYS Certified (K-12) Music Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts. Skilled in classroom organization and student centered ideologies.

Work History

Music Teacher

West Babylon Union Free School District
West Babylon, NY
11.2021 - Current
  • Taught fundamentals of guitar and piano, music appreciation and history to students of varying skill levels.
  • Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines and managing materials.
  • Targeted lesson plans to instruct on musical concepts that would lead to seasonal performances.
  • Implemented curriculum to oversee varying student abilities in order to perform in a concert for administration, parents and students.

Teacher's Assistant

Variety Child Learning Center
Syosset, New York
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel the orchestra program.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.

Private Music Instructor

Long Island Studio of Music/ Self Employed
Long Island, New York
09.2015 - 08.2021
  • Prepared students for various festivals and ensembles including NYSSMA, SCMEA.
  • Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to musicians of varying skill levels.
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education (K-12)

Five Towns College
Dix Hills, NY
12.2019

Associate of Arts - Music

Suffolk Community College
Seldon, NY
05.2017

Skills

  • Technology/Virtual Learning
  • Proficient in Guitar, Piano and Vocal teaching
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Parent/Faculty Communications

Professional Development

  • Volunteered at NYSSMA Festivals 2019
  • Collegiate NYSSMA Secretary 2019
  • Attended the Balanced Mind Professional Development 2018-19

Awards and Honors

  • Graduated top of class - FTC 2020
  • Provost and Presidential Awards 2020
  • Consistently President’s/Dean’s list 2018-2020
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Tri-M Honor Society

References

  • Mr. Stephen O'Leary - Principal at WBHS - (631) 376-7000
  • Mrs. Cafiero - Choral Director at WBHS - (631) 255 - 8990
  • Mr. Bill Doran - K-12 Music Chairperson at WBHS - (631) 897 - 2123

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