James Gauna
LUBBOCK,TX
Summary
Passionate Choir Director with experience directing middle school, high school, and collegiate ensembles. Adept at maintaining a positive environment for every student, every day. Trained in classical voice, and choral singing, as well as competitive A Cappella singing. Focused and dedicated to teaching music, inspiring students, and making a welcoming environment for all students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Counselor
Texas Tech School Of Music
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
Supplemental Instructor
Monterey High School
2024.01 - Current
- Liaised with the Choir department to implement program gateway courses to improve student outcomes.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating music from world cultures.
Voice Teacher
Terra Vista Middle School
2024.01 - Current
- Enhanced vocal techniques of students by implementing customized lesson plans tailored to individual needs.
- Increased student performance levels by providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using both formal assessments and informal observations to guide future instruction.
- Developed effective warm-up routines for students that emphasized proper breathing techniques, pitch accuracy, and vocal health maintenance practices.
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Adapted teaching programs to meet individual and group needs.
Voice Teacher
Lubbock High School
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Enhanced vocal techniques of students by implementing customized lesson plans tailored to individual needs.
- Increased student performance levels by providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
- Developed effective warm-up routines for students that emphasized proper breathing techniques, pitch accuracy, and vocal health maintenance practices.
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
Server
50th Street Caboose Restaurant
2020.11 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education And Vocal Performance
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.2023
Skills
- Parental Communication
- Student Engagement
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Public Speaking
- Student Records Management
- Performance Assessments
- Cultural sensitivity
- Effective communication
- TEA Certified Teacher
Certification
- TEA certified
Timeline
Supplemental Instructor
Monterey High School
2024.01 - Current
Voice Teacher
Terra Vista Middle School
2024.01 - Current
Voice Teacher
Lubbock High School
2022.09 - 2023.05
Server
50th Street Caboose Restaurant
2020.11 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education And Vocal Performance
Texas Tech University
- TEA certified
Camp Counselor
Texas Tech School Of Music
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