Elena Correia
Ramona
Summary
Accomplished music educator and director with expertise in creating inclusive music curricula tailored to diverse student needs. Demonstrated success in leading collaborative projects that enhance artistic performance and promote student achievement in individual and ensemble contexts.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vocal Arts Director
San Diego School for the Creative and Performing Arts
San Diego
07.2021 - Current
- Developed comprehensive vocal performance curriculum for solo singer's pathway.
- Instructed music fundamentals, theory, ear training, and sight reading courses for various disciplines.
- Guided vocal artists in technique preparation for college and conservatory auditions.
- Directed high school musicals, providing vocal instruction to prepare students for roles.
- Coordinated projects, masterclasses, and recitals to showcase student talent.
- Facilitated vocal summer intensive and jazz vocal intensive programs to enhance skills.
- Contributed innovative solutions to improve team performance and overall outcomes.
Music Director for Rent
New Village Arts
Carlsbad
11.2025 - Current
- Guiding the cast and musicians through rehearsals for proper vocal and instrumental cohesion
- Collaboration with the director to execute the musical vision for the show and interpret the score and musical style
- Work with the singer individually and in groups, providing vocal coaching and guidance
- Leading musical performances during rehearsals
- Ensure high quality of musical experience and performances
Professor of Music
National University
San Diego
07.2025 - Current
- Created innovative music curriculum tailored to diverse student populations.
- Coordinated faculty workshops to improve teaching methodologies and foster collaboration.
- Evaluated student performance using comprehensive assessments and actionable feedback.
Music Director and Vocal Arts After School Director
Scripps Ranch High School
San Diego
07.2023 - Current
- Music Director for high school musical Mamma Mia (2/2026), Willy Wonka (8/2025), Big Fish and (Gypsy 2025), prepared students for their roles including music and vocal instruction
- Vocal Summer Intensive- Lecturer of all Music fundamentals, music theory, ear training, and sight reading techniques courses for Musical Theater Students
- Instructed all vocal artists/ students on vocal technique and preparation for colleges, conservatories, auditions, performances, competitions
- Coordinated projects, masterclasses, and recitals for students
Director of Music Program
Somerset Academy JFK
Lake Worth
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Instructed choral students on singing techniques, expression, vocal interpretation and literature, sight reading and ear training
- Instructed choral students on vocal technique and preparation for choral performances, competitions, states and districts
- Coordinated projects, masterclasses and recitals for students
- Prepared private voice students for all school and professional productions, choral performances, competitions, states and districts
Music Director and Vocal Instructor
North Broward Preparatory School
Coconut Creek
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Music Director for City of Angels, the musical, October 2019, mainstage performance for States, at Morsani Hall, Tampa, FL March 20, 2020
- Music Director for Bring it On the musical October 2018
- Music Director for the musical of 9-5 for the Upper School Students, mainstage performance for States, at Morsani Hall, Tampa, FL
- Instructed students on singing techniques, expression, vocal interpretation and literature, and sight reading
- Coordinated projects, opera workshop, master classes and recitals for students
- Prepared them for all school and professional productions, choral performances, competitions, states and districts
Director of Upper and Middle School Choral Programs
American Heritage School
Delray Beach
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Instructed choral students on singing techniques, expression, vocal interpretation and literature, sight reading and ear training
- Instructed choral students on vocal technique and preparation for choral performances, competitions, states and districts
- Music Director for Upper school musicals, prepared students for their roles including vocal instruction
- Coordinated projects, masterclasses and recitals for students
- Prepared private voice students for all school and professional productions, choral performances, competitions, states and districts
Choral Director
The Church on the Hill
Boca Raton
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provide Choral direction for the choir and praise band
- Coordinate all liturgies, select all the music and prepare
Assistant Choral Director
Saint Andrews School
Boca Raton
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Instructed students on singing techniques, expression, vocal interpretation and literature, and sight reading
- Assisted choral students on vocal technique and preparation for choral performances, competitions, states and districts
- Music Director for Upper and Lower school musicals, prepared students for their roles including vocal instruction, and Cappies
- Coordinated projects, masterclasses and recitals for students
- Prepared private voice students for all school and professional productions, choral performances, competitions, states and districts
Vocal Instructor
Palm Beach Community College
Lake Worth
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Instructed students on singing techniques, expression, vocal interpretation and literature
- Coordinated projects, opera workshop, master classes and recitals for students
- Prepared them for juries and final examinations
Vocal Instructor
Arts Alive
Coral Springs
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Instructed students on singing techniques, expression, vocal interpretation and literature, sight reading, and music theory
- Coordinated projects, opera workshop, masterclasses and recitals for students
- Prepared them for auditions, Cappies, competitions, all school and professional productions, states and districts
Vocal Instructor
Miami-Dade College
Miami
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Co-director of opera workshop
- Instructed students on singing techniques, expression, vocal interpretation and literature
- Coordinated projects, and recitals for students
- Prepared them for juries and final examinations
- Instructor of music classes
- Provided masterclasses and brought numerous guest Artists and Professor from the United States to work with the students
Vocal Instructor
New World School of the Arts
Miami
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Instructed students on singing techniques, expression, vocal interpretation and literature
- Coordinated projects, opera workshop, masterclasses and recitals for students
- Prepared them for juries and final examinations
Assistant Music Director
Mary Immaculate Church
West Palm Beach
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Directed the Adult and Children's Choir during masses and other functions
- Assisted Director with mass and liturgical preparations
- Arranged all Christmas and Easter liturgies
- All office duties, faxing, copying, filing, liturgical preparations, reports, etc.
Professor of Vocal Instruction
Barry University
Miami
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Instructed students on singing techniques, expression, vocal interpretation and literature
- Coordinated projects, Masterclasses, and recitals for the students prepared them for juries and final examinations
Vocal Instructor
New World School of the Arts
Miami
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Instructed students on singing techniques, expression, vocal interpretation and literature
- Preparations for College entry auditions
- Coordinated projects, Masterclasses, and recitals for the students
- Prepared them for juries and final examinations
Project Manager
New World Symphony
Miami Beach
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Coordinated Jazz in the Classics and Baroque Festival projects, enhancing community engagement
- Managed daily tasks and communications for Vice President to ensure smooth operations
- Scheduled business activities, handled correspondence, and arranged travel to streamline operations
- Formulated reports and documents for all meetings
Education
Master of Music -
The Juilliard School
New York City, New YorkBachelor of Music -
San Diego State University
San Diego, Ca.VAPA California Credential - Single Subject
National University
La Jolla, CA12-2026
Jazz Camp West - 2024
C.T.E Certified Designated Subject - Music
California Teaching Credential
San Diego, CA06-2023
Temporary Certificate for Teaching - Music
Florida Teaching Credential
West Palm Beach, FL08-2019
Skills
- Vocal coaching
- Music curriculum design
- Performance direction
- Rehearsal coordination
- Score interpretation
- Collaborative teaching
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Creative project management
- Instructional delivery
- Concert production
- Rehearsal techniques
- Music theory
- Instrumental expertise
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Audition coordination
- Artistic vision
- Repertoire selection
- Social media promotion
- Musical improvisation
Special Skills - Languages
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- English
Technical Experience
Microsoft Word 6.0, Word Perfect 6.1, Windows 6.0, Word Perfect 6.0, Microsoft Excel 4.1, Lotus, Photoshop, Adobe 7.0, Quickbooks, 50 wpm
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Certification
- VAPA California Candidate
- CTE California Teaching Credential
Accomplishments
- Independent Grammy Award Winner
- Top Performer Awards in Opera Performance 2000-2015
Affiliations
- CEO/Founder of The Healing Tree Performing Arts Project
- Swimming and cooking
Timeline
Music Director for Rent
New Village Arts
11.2025 - Current
Professor of Music
National University
07.2025 - Current
Music Director and Vocal Arts After School Director
Scripps Ranch High School
07.2023 - Current
Vocal Arts Director
San Diego School for the Creative and Performing Arts
07.2021 - Current
Director of Music Program
Somerset Academy JFK
06.2019 - 06.2021
Director of Upper and Middle School Choral Programs
American Heritage School
07.2018 - 06.2019
Choral Director
The Church on the Hill
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Choral Director
Saint Andrews School
01.2013 - 01.2017
Music Director and Vocal Instructor
North Broward Preparatory School
01.2012 - 01.2020
Vocal Instructor
Arts Alive
09.2011 - 01.2013
Vocal Instructor
Palm Beach Community College
01.2006 - 01.2016
Vocal Instructor
New World School of the Arts
01.2006 - 01.2007
Assistant Music Director
Mary Immaculate Church
01.2005 - 01.2006
Vocal Instructor
Miami-Dade College
01.1998 - 01.2006
Professor of Vocal Instruction
Barry University
01.1998 - 01.2000
Vocal Instructor
New World School of the Arts
01.1998 - 01.1999
Project Manager
New World Symphony
01.1997 - 01.1998
Master of Music -
The Juilliard School
Bachelor of Music -
San Diego State University
VAPA California Credential - Single Subject
National University
Jazz Camp West - 2024
C.T.E Certified Designated Subject - Music
California Teaching Credential
Temporary Certificate for Teaching - Music
Florida Teaching Credential