Hi, I’m
Diana J. P. DeRego
Instructional Designer
San Jose,CA
Summary
SUMMARY Credentialed music teacher with 5 years of experience in Instructional Design, teaching public and private school preschool, elementary, and secondary general music education (including movement, performance, and theatre skills), 9 years of private music instruction on multiple instruments, and a high level of professional performance experience in the music industry.
Overview
34
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Spring Education Group - Stratford SchoolLos Gatos, CA
Music Educator and Musical Director
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for the general planning, supervision, and management of the music program at two Stratford School campuses.
- Collaborate with grade level teachers to plan and integrate Stratford’s Core Knowledge curriculum within the music program.
- Prepare and direct students for high level performances occurring throughout the year, including parades, concerts, and musicals.
- Musical Director for the middle school's annual musical theater production
- Created and implemented a new ukulele program for 5th graders.
- Accompany all music classes and performances on piano, ukulele, and guitar during Monitor and assess student performance.
We Will Rock UniversitySan Jose, CA
Music Educator and Musical Director
07.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Teach multiple instruments across a variety of musical genres to children and adults, including music theory, sight reading music notation, listening/pitch matching, composition, artistic expression, and performance
- Design courses for students with a wide range of learning requirements, based on an initial needs analysis using the ADDIE model.
- Create curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Conduct assessments and guide students in preparation for recitals, auditions, musicals, and other performances
Diana Rey MusicSan Jose, CA
Musician and Social Media Manager
08.2006 - Current
Job overview
- Performed and recorded the music of Queen under the stage name “Diana Rey” at iconic venues such as: AT&T Ball Park Stadium opening for an SF Giants game, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium forComedy Central’s Colossal Clusterfest 2017, The NAMM Show (Hilton Lobby) in L.A., CW31 Good Day Sacramento (on the air), Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub Sacramento, Great American Music Hall SF, Sweetwater Music Hall Mill Valley, Bimbos 365 Club SF, Slim’s Presents SF, The Chapel SF, House of Blues Boston, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, Rockbar Theatre SJ, The Ritz SJ, and Silo's in Napa
- Promoted performances on multiple social media platforms, interact with fans in person and online, design and maintain websites, compose press releases and press kits, and manage internal and external communications.
- Increased fan engagement through social media.
- Worked with department personnel to deliver brand consistency in social media messages.
Community School of Music and ArtsMountain View, CA
Music4Schools Teacher and Instructional Designer
09.2020 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Taught sequential standards-based virtual music classes to TK-3rd grade students, incorporating a variety of musical styles, instruments, and movement at three schools in Cupertino Union School District.
- Designed courses for students with a wide range of learning requirements, based on an initial needs analysis using the ADDIE model.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Created pre-recorded video content (700+ 15-20 minute videos sent out to two schools weekly.
- Developed lesson plans to engage students online in synchronous online classes, conducting assessments and generating greater comprehension and learning.
- Prepared students for performances and classes while providing an engaging, creative, and supportive environment for student growth.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
Rhythm & MovesSan Jose, CA
Music teacher and Instructional Designer
08.2018 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Taught CA Visual and Performing Arts standards aligned music curriculum to roughly 1000 students weekly at 4 school sites during my first year including a Spanish TWBI (Two Way Bilingual Immersion school), and full-time at one school during my second year.
- Prepared students for concerts, musicals, and operas (in conjunction with SF Opera) that included singing, instruments, acting, and dance.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs using e-learning tools.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for Music, Theatre, and Dance. Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new music course content and training programs.
- Met and collaborated regularly with Music and P.E Department staff for collaborative professional development and training.
NASA Ames Research Center, QSS GroupSunnyvale, CA
Help Desk and Customer Service Technician II
05.2005 - 07.2006
Job overview
- Provided technical support to 3000 Ames employees and served as IT Support Center Help Desk lead while supervisor was out of the office.
- Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
- Implemented and developed customer service training processes.
Silicon Valley Leadership Group, SVLGSan Jose, CA
Communications Associate and Webmaster
11.2003 - 05.2005
Job overview
- Collaborated with the CEO and Communications Director to implement media strategies for SVLG, a not-for-profit technology-focused interest group advocating on Silicon Valley quality of life issues, including education, housing and transportation
- This included communication with organization leaders, stakeholders, CEO members, and politicians.
- Composition of press releases, media kits and talking points that aligned with media strategy.
- Relationship building and collaboration with relevant Silicon Valley news outlets and the public.
- Planned, designed, promoted, scheduled, and managed weekly press conferences featuring CEOs and politicians, the annual SVLG Projections event, and the 40-50 page published Silicon Valley Projections Annual Report: Https://www.svlg.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/projections_2005.pdf and https://www.svlg.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/projections_2006.pdf
- Maintained and created content for the organization's website (www.svlg.org) using HTML.
- Assisted with the roll out of this organization’s name change from Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group (SVMG) to Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) in 2005.
- Reviewed staff-written materials and edited for content and brevity.
- Used Adobe Suite for creation of content, photo manipulation and publication design.
Education
Moreland University Graduate School of EducationWashington, DC
Master Of Education from Educational Technology
09.2020 - 09.2022
University Overview
16.5 units of Early Childhood Education coursework | UCLA Extension
University of California - San DiegoLa Jolla, CA
Cross-Cultural, Language, & Academic Development Certificate | UC SAN DIEGO EXTENSION from Education
01.2021 - 06.2021
University Overview
CEU Unit (15 clock hours), Social-Emotional Learning & Professional Learning Communities |, Single Subject Music Teaching Credential, California
University Overview
TK-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music Teaching Credential
Moreland UniversityWashington DC
Teacher Certification Program from Education
08.2018 - 06.2019
Santa Clara University
B.A. from Philosophy, Musical Theatre
09.1999 - 06.2003
University Overview
Dean’s List 2001-2003, Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society, Resident Assistant 2001-2003, Sigma
Lambda Gamma Multicultural Sorority, SCU Concert Choir
MIT
Certificate from Immersive Technology
08.2022 - Current
Skills
Musical score writing
undefinedAccomplishments
- Recently obtained a M.Ed in Educational Technology and Instructional Design
- Currently obtaining a 4 unit certificate offered through MIT xPRO on the topic of Extended Reality, which includes Virtual, Mixed, and Augmented Reality technology
- My mission is to equip students of all ages with developmentally appropriate theoretical, practical, compositional, and performance skills that will set them up to excel joyfully in music and create engaging, results-driven instructional design for a wide range of subjects and
Affiliations
learners. Active member of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE),
National Association for Music Education (NAFME), the National Association of Teachers of
Singing (NATS), American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA), and Educational Theatre
Association (EdTA).
Timeline
MIT
Certificate from Immersive Technology
08.2022 - Current
Music Educator and Musical Director
Spring Education Group - Stratford School
08.2021 - Current
University of California - San Diego
Cross-Cultural, Language, & Academic Development Certificate | UC SAN DIEGO EXTENSION from Education
01.2021 - 06.2021
Moreland University Graduate School of Education
Master Of Education from Educational Technology
09.2020 - 09.2022
Music4Schools Teacher and Instructional Designer
Community School of Music and Arts
09.2020 - 09.2021
Moreland University
Teacher Certification Program from Education
08.2018 - 06.2019
Music teacher and Instructional Designer
Rhythm & Moves
08.2018 - 08.2020
Music Educator and Musical Director
We Will Rock University
07.2012 - Current
Musician and Social Media Manager
Diana Rey Music
08.2006 - Current
Help Desk and Customer Service Technician II
NASA Ames Research Center, QSS Group
05.2005 - 07.2006
Communications Associate and Webmaster
Silicon Valley Leadership Group, SVLG
11.2003 - 05.2005
Santa Clara University
B.A. from Philosophy, Musical Theatre
09.1999 - 06.2003
01.2020
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