James Hartford
West Covina,CA
Summary
Dedicated music educator with learners of all ages. Experience in teaching, performing, and mentoring public and private school students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor of Music & Brain Health for Older Adults
Mt. San Antonio Jr. College
Walnut, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared audio-visual materials used in class lectures and demonstrations of musical concepts.
- Developed instructional resources such as handouts and worksheets for use in the classroom setting.
- Provided support for special projects or initiatives designed to enhance the quality of instruction.
- Provided instruction in a variety of courses, including lecture and laboratory classes.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pomona Unified School District
Pomona, CA - California
08.2016 - Current
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Recorded attendance data to report to program managers.
- Kept detailed records of student progress, attendance and assignments in Google Classroom.
- Taught students during teacher absences and kept up with lesson plans and student assignments.
Instrumental Music Director
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUF
Fullerton, CA
10.2013 - Current
- Develop and promote a seniors driven wind band, orchestra, rhythm band and teach an online music exploration course. Held rehearsals, picked and programmed music for concerts and class. Promote and contract performances for schools and retirement facilities, and other venues.
Job Coach
Clear Motivations
Anaheim, CA
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Created a supportive environment for job seekers to practice interviewing techniques.
- Coached clients on appropriate workplace behavior and expectations.
- Guided clients in learning to complete job tasks to develop motivation and skills.
- Traveled to work locations to provide hands-on training, direct supervision and support to participants.
- Engaged individuals receiving support through coaching, feedback and skills development exercises.
Middle School Band Director
Walnut Grove Intermediate
West Covina, CA
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Instructed performers on history, fundamentals and appreciation of different music styles .
- Planned band involvement in extracurricular activities and special events.
Middle & Elementary School Music Director
Garvey Unified School District
Garvey, CA
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Taught beginning choir and instructed music appreciation classes. Coordinated with band director to put on performances for grades 7-8
- Establish an elementary music program at 2 elementary schools. Focus on developing coordination, music appreciation and music awareness. Coordinated with principals to put on performances of students grade levels K-6th.
Elementary Advanced Band Music Teacher
Monrovia Unified School District
Monrovia, CA
10.2011 - 03.2014
- Teach after school music to students at the five elementary schools in the Monrovia school district. In charge of organizing music and preparing students for performances and conduct the advanced group.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Monrovia Unified School District
Monrovia, CA
10.2011 - 03.2014
Assistant Band Director
Summit High School
Fontana, CA
08.2009 - 09.2012
- Coached woodwind sectionals and held/led master classes developing students musical experiences and appreciation. Create and organize repertoire that challenged students
Woodwind Instructor
Jin Music Academy
Rowland Heights, CA
11.2007 - 11.2011
- Private instruction in music performance and techniques to middle/high school students.
Music Director
AGBU High School
Pasadena, CA
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Taught AP Choir and Band. Created the approved UC credited curriculum for band and choir. AP Certified. Taught music theory, history, appreciation, and conduct the performing groups.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Performance
Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA12.2009
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA06.2006
Skills
- Music arrangements
- Bassoon playing
- Musical composition
- Orchestra conduction
- Working collaboratively
- Critical thinking
- Organization
Accomplishments
- Cleared California Teaching Credential
- Cal State Fullerton Full Scholarship 2006-08
- Berthe Burnette Conductor’s Scholarship Award May 2007
- University of Redlands Full Scholarship 2001-05
- John Philip Sousa Award June 2001
Additional Information
References:
- Rayleen Williams (714)-381-4372
- Tom Stachelek (714)-272-8548
- Mary Oatman (818)-521-2963
Timeline
Professor of Music & Brain Health for Older Adults
Mt. San Antonio Jr. College
10.2024 - Current
Job Coach
Clear Motivations
05.2024 - 09.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pomona Unified School District
08.2016 - Current
Middle School Band Director
Walnut Grove Intermediate
08.2015 - 05.2016
Instrumental Music Director
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUF
10.2013 - Current
Middle & Elementary School Music Director
Garvey Unified School District
10.2013 - 06.2015
Elementary Advanced Band Music Teacher
Monrovia Unified School District
10.2011 - 03.2014
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Monrovia Unified School District
10.2011 - 03.2014
Music Director
AGBU High School
08.2010 - 06.2011
Assistant Band Director
Summit High School
08.2009 - 09.2012
Woodwind Instructor
Jin Music Academy
11.2007 - 11.2011
Master of Arts - Music Performance
Cal State Fullerton
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Redlands
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