Danielle Menapace
Arvada,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience onto all students. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase students growth. Certified in Colorado to teach K-12 music.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
K-5 Music Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star School District
08.2023 - Current
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and implementing consistent classroom management strategies.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating a variety of music genres and styles into the curriculum.
- Improved student performance through tailored lesson plans, assessments, and individualized feedback.
- Served as a faculty advisor for after-school clubs related to music appreciation or performance, further enriching students'' exposure to the arts.
- Adapted lessons to meet diverse learner needs, including accommodations for students with special needs or language barriers.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decision-making and adapt lesson plans as needed in response to student progress.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
K-6 Music Teacher
Anchorage School District
08.2020 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
- Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding, using Q database.
K-6 Music Teacher
Mapleton Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2020
- Helped students learn to appreciate different styles of music
- Prepared and managed school assemblies, concerts and performances involving students at all grade levels
- Led instrumental students in playing simple ensemble songs
- Taught appreciation of arts through explicit instruction of musical concepts and leading students in hands-on activities
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted strategies to maintain growth and learning
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
- Taught over 280 students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills at a school of diverse learners
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement utilizng Responsive Classroom and Expeditionary Learning
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve goals
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Mapleton Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest
- Employed 2nd Grade CoGat and 6th Grade CoGat assessments to monitor student progress
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Assessed and looked after Gifted and Talented students by working closely with staff and efficiently planning and coordinating work
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
K-6 Music Teacher
Durango School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Led instrumental students in playing simple ensemble songs
- Attended training and community events to broaden expertise and help students
- Evaluated class progress and adjusted strategies to maintain growth and learning
- Showed students how to play String Instruments, Percussion and Woodwind instruments
- Cared for equipment and rental items to keep supplies in good working order
K-12 Music Teacher
Mancos School District
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Guided and oversaw Music department in accomplishing outstanding educational benchmarks through superb curriculum planning, instruction, composition and performance.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
- Evaluated class progress and adjusted strategies to maintain growth and learning.
- Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for High School and Middle School students.
- Cared for equipment and rental items to keep supplies in good working order.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Guided and instructed K-12 music students in music theory and instrument playing.
- Attended training and community events to broaden expertise and help students.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
CU Denver
Denver, CONo Degree - Alaska Native Studies
UAA
Anchorage, AKEndorsement - Music Education
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO2009
Bachelor of Arts - Oboe Performance
University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2002
Skills
- Music Educator
- Arranging basic Orff music
- Social skills teacher
- Woodwind instructor
- Teacher collaboration
- Musical notation reading
- Thorough knowledge of CO Standards for Music Education
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Timeline
K-5 Music Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star School District
08.2023 - Current
K-6 Music Teacher
Anchorage School District
08.2020 - 06.2023
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Mapleton Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2020
K-6 Music Teacher
Mapleton Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2020
K-6 Music Teacher
Durango School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
K-12 Music Teacher
Mancos School District
08.2009 - 05.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
CU Denver
No Degree - Alaska Native Studies
UAA
Endorsement - Music Education
Fort Lewis College
Bachelor of Arts - Oboe Performance
University of Denver
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