Dan Range
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal and instrumental techniques, and performance experience onto Elementary through High School-aged students. Exceptional skill in developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Certified to teach elementary and middle grades as well as High School and College in both Arizona and California. Skilled Music Teacher offering 28 years of experience as educator, leader, and performer. Strong attention to detail with a creative and friendly style. Certified in Primary Grades as well as Secondary in both California and Arizona. Seasoned with 30 years of experience teaching students various musical instruments including woodwinds, brass, drums, and piano. Innovative and open-minded individual with a thirst for adventure and challenges. Proficient in monitoring student performance and achievement, devising unique lesson plans for each grade level. The teacher is an Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instrumental Music Teacher and Vocal Teacher
Marana Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
- Taught Band and Choir to 5th and 6th age children.
- Taught bucket drumming to 4-6th age students.
Music Teacher
Yuma School District One
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining a safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Taught students instrumental music, theory, and taught 6 courses of music appreciation for 6-8th grade.
- Taught beginning choir for 6th- and 8th-grade students.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into the classroom.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for continual improvement.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse students, resulting in increased motivation and progress.
Music Teacher (Antelope High School)
Antelope Union High School
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition, and performance.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Developed a choir and created a rock band that performed for the concerts, but also performed as a pep band for the community's football games.
- Provided individualized instruction to provide students with equal learning opportunities.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
- Established a Music Club where the students ran for office.
- Mentored struggling students with an individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Taught Music appreciation to dually enrolled students at Antelope High School.
Elementary Music Teacher/Junior High School Teacher
Hyder School District
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in the classroom.
- Taught General music to Pre-K as well as Kindergarten students.
- Taught General music to 1st through 8th grade, which included choir, band, and recorders.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught Beginning Band, Choir, and General Music.
- He was responsible for developing all of the shows that the students were involved in.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Elementary/Junior High Music Teacher
Wellton School District
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres, supporting student growth and learning.
- Taught curriculum-enhanced lesson plans to educate 20 students about the fundamentals of instrumental music.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom.
- Responsible for developing a beginner band for the school.
- Responsible for taking care of all of the instruments.
- Maintained Ned's day-to-day classroom management and discipline promote learning initiatives.
Mohawk Elementary School
Mohawk School District 17
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
Elementary School Music Teacher
Gadsden Unified School District
07.2004 - 06.2017
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres, supporting student growth and learning.
- Taught the drum line for the Elementary School Band, taught general music for K-6 Students. (Choir, General music Instruments, Recorders)
- The teacher participated in the TAP program.
- Was required to substitute at least once a week for an academic subject at the school so the lead teachers could collaborate.
Education
Doctoral Degree in Music Education - Music
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 01.2025 - Current
Masters of Music in Teaching - Music
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 06.2006 - 06.2010
California Teaching Credential - Education
National University
Sacramento, CAC.L.A.D. - Education
National University
Sacramento, CA05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA06.1993
Associate of Arts - General Ed And Music
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA06.1988
Skills
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Blackboard Learn
- Google Docs
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Classroom Management
- Vocal Techniques
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Management System (LMS)
- Canvas
- Reading Comprehension
- Musical Instruction
- Choral Performances
- Microsoft Word
- Faculty Collaboration
- Performance Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
Accomplishments
- Nominated for teacher of the year at Arizona Western College.
- Staff percussion player for the SWGSA (Southwestern Steel Guitar Association) for the last 17 years.
- Put on special instrumental as well as vocal performances for students and parents.
- Has been asked to help teachers utilize Google Classroom to create coherent grade books.
- Accepted into Liberty University's School of Music doctoral program.
- Hold a Bachelors degree in percussion performance from the California State University at Sacramento.
Certification
I hold Teaching certificates K-12 in both California and Arizona. Both certificates are in music.
Timeline
Doctoral Degree in Music Education - Music
Liberty University
01.2025 - Current
Instrumental Music Teacher and Vocal Teacher
Marana Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
Music Teacher
Yuma School District One
07.2020 - 06.2022
Music Teacher (Antelope High School)
Antelope Union High School
07.2017 - 06.2020
Elementary Music Teacher/Junior High School Teacher
Hyder School District
07.2017 - 06.2020
Mohawk Elementary School
Mohawk School District 17
07.2017 - 05.2020
Elementary/Junior High Music Teacher
Wellton School District
06.2017 - 06.2020
Masters of Music in Teaching - Music
Northern Arizona University
06.2006 - 06.2010
Elementary School Music Teacher
Gadsden Unified School District
07.2004 - 06.2017
California Teaching Credential - Education
National University
C.L.A.D. - Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Sacramento State University
Associate of Arts - General Ed And Music
Sierra College