Faith Rios
Melrose Park,IL
Summary
Professional music educator bringing strong skills in lesson planning, and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues, adapt to changing needs, and achieve positive outcomes. Highly reliable with focus on fostering supportive and productive learning environments. Skilled in various teaching methodologies, instrumental techniques, and music theory.
Experienced with classroom management and student engagement strategies. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to foster positive learning environments. Strong understanding of adapting lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Berwyn School District 100
Berwyn, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Highly Requested by Music Teachers across the district.
- Assisted permanent teachers in maintaining classroom routines, ensuring a seamless transition during their absence.
- Recognized as a Reliable and Trusted Educator in diverse subjects across K-Eighth grade.
- Supervised classroom activities, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure a smooth transition during absences.
Director of Music and Worship
Conexion 316
Archer Heights, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and coordinated engaging worship services to enhance congregational participation.
- Led music team in rehearsals, fostering collaboration and artistic growth among members.
- Oversaw budget management for music ministry, ensuring resource allocation met program goals.
- Revitalized youth involvement in worship by creating age-appropriate programming that engaged younger audiences effectively.
Private Music Teacher
Conexion 316
Archer Heights, IL
2023 - Current
- Coordinated recitals and performances to showcase student achievements and build confidence.
- Adapted teaching methods based on student learning styles, ensuring effective knowledge retention and application.
- Inspired passion for music in students by sharing personal experiences as a musician and performer.
- Assessed student readiness to join band or ensemble and submitted recommendations.
Temporary General Music Teacher
Grand Prairie Elementary
Joliet, IL
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Utilized tools and instruments in the classroom to create engaging and active lessons
- Communicated and work alongside main teachers and other “Specials” teacher (Art, PE, Media Center)
- Encouraged creative expression through opportunities for composition, improvisation, and arrangement projects.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
Student Teacher
Westmont High School
Westmont, IL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Selected diverse musical repertoire to accommodate varying levels of musical ability.
- Simplified the presentation of tablature and chord shapes, facilitating understanding and engagement for students from various musical backgrounds.
- Facilitated music production instruction utilizing Ableton and Push 2 device.
- Assessed students' music comprehension in regard to reading Tablature notation and standard notation
- Directed engaging and productive choral rehearsals with a focus on the creation of music in relation to the human body
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
North Central College
Naperville, IL12-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
West Leyden High School
Northlake, IL05-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Choral conducting
- Ensemble direction
- Music theory
- Lesson planning
- Proficient in Vocal
- Proficient in Guitar
- Proficient in Electric Bass
- Proficient in Piano
- Proficient in Volin
Websites
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Berwyn School District 100
08.2025 - Current
Temporary General Music Teacher
Grand Prairie Elementary
03.2025 - 05.2025
Student Teacher
Westmont High School
08.2023 - 08.2024
Director of Music and Worship
Conexion 316
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
West Leyden High School
Private Music Teacher
Conexion 316
2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
North Central College
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Giving Voice Collective (Women's Ensemble)
Member
- Rehearsed independently
- Attended all rehearsals prepared
- Performed to raise money for Charity
NCME (North Central Music Educators)
Member
- Collaborated with fellow music educators
- Discovered techniques and tools to incorporate into lesson planning.
- Discussed Classroom Management.
North Central College (Final Cut A cappella)
Music director
- Lead Rehearsals for a Large Ensemble.
- Selected both Skill appropriate and Challenging Music repertoire.
STUDENT TEACHING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE
Hellen Keller Junior High School | Hoffman Estates, IL
Field Experience
Seventh and Eighth Grade with 8 EL Students, and 4 Students with IEPs
- Clarified factual artifacts and characteristics of various periods of Western music
- Created engaging and interactive lessons to teach and review materials
- Educated students on comprehending standard notation in relation to playing piano
- Differentiated lessons by making them accessible to English Learners