Lucia Blanco
Riverside
Summary
Over 20 years of experience working with adults and children in educational settings
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher after school
Creative Brain
Riverside, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Music classes for children in Norco County Elementary Schools, teaching piano lessons in English and Spanish to students ages 6 and up, including children with mental disabilities.
- Planning and implementing lessons tailored to each student's level.
- The goal is to teach music theory, as well as rhythms and sounds for both special needs children and those with autism, as well as for any other student. In addition to teaching how to play an instrument, this year's Record.
- Designed engaging lesson materials incorporating technology to enhance interactive learning experiences.
- Facilitated group music sessions, promoting teamwork and collaboration among students of varying abilities.
Community Educator
Reach Out
Jurupa Valley, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Volunteer as community leader, sharing information in my neighborhood about services offered by Jurupa Valley.
- Give Nutrition classes to the Latin community in Spanish, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
- Attend leadership meetings once a month.
- Support events and activities for the Latin community.
- Supported students through active listening and advocacy.
- Facilitated workshops on mental health awareness, engaging community members in open discussions.
- Organized cultural events celebrating diversity, fostering a sense of belonging within the Latin community.
- Conducted outreach efforts to increase participation in nutrition classes among low-income households.
Music Teacher
Self-employed
Jurupa Valley, CA
09.2000 - Current
- Run business from home, teaching piano lessons in both English and Spanish to students 5 years old and older.
- Developed individualized lesson plans incorporating diverse musical genres to engage students' interests.
- Always maintain a clean and safe environment for students.
- Implemented assessments to track student progress in music theory and instrumental skills.
- Collaborated with parents to provide feedback on student growth, enhancing home support for learning.
- Organized recitals and performances to showcase student achievements, building confidence and community involvement.
Mental Education Educator/Health Promoter
Visión Y Compromiso
Riverside, CA
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked to teach mental health classes to the community.
- Received training and courses related to topics such as: What is mental health
- Depression, Drug Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, Schizophrenia, and Bipolarity.
- Distributed media and networked to offer and teach Mental Health classes in Spanish, for the Latin community.
- Designed and delivered engaging educational programs that fostered creativity and critical thinking in students.
- Coordinated classroom activities to promote inclusive learning environments for students of diverse backgrounds.
Education
Job Skills Program -
Riverside Adult School
Riverside, CA01-2023
Piano and English classes
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA01-2023
Bachelor of Pedagogy - undefined
Universidad Autónoma de Mexico UNAM
Mexico City, Mexico01-1997
Skills
- Music theory
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Proficient in [instrument]
- Lesson planning
- Multicultural music appreciation
- Adaptive teaching methods
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Music Teacher after school
Creative Brain
05.2024 - Current
Mental Education Educator/Health Promoter
Visión Y Compromiso
09.2023 - 10.2023
Community Educator
Reach Out
03.2022 - Current
Music Teacher
Self-employed
09.2000 - Current
Piano and English classes
Riverside City College
Bachelor of Pedagogy - undefined
Universidad Autónoma de Mexico UNAM
Job Skills Program -
Riverside Adult School