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JANINE SALINAS

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher

Franklin L. Williams School
Jersey City, NJ
01.2026 - 05.2026
  • Created and implemented lesson plans for grades 6-8 in general music, integrating music technology, performance, and composition in alignment with the National Core Arts Standards.
  • Supported cooperating teacher in preparing students for performances in vocal, piano, and guitar, enhancing students' confidence and skills.
  • Fostered positive and structured classroom environment, differentiating instruction to effectively address diverse learning needs.

Student Teacher

Jotham W. Wakeman School
Jersey City, NJ
09.2025 - 12.2025
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for grades K-5 in general music, enhancing students' understanding of rhythm, melody, harmony, and movement.
  • Facilitated interactive activities and supported instruction on classroom instruments, fostering musical skills in ukulele, recorder, and Orff.
  • Established a positive and structured classroom environment through hands-on activities and consistent routines, promoting student engagement and learning.

Teacher Assistant

Preschool of the Arts
New York, New York
04.2018 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in implementing RIE and Reggio Emilia approaches by designing and facilitating daily provocations that enhanced curiosity and exploration, promoting holistic child development.
  • Observed and assessed children's developmental progress, documented findings to inform individualized learning strategies.
  • Created a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children ages 3 months to 5 years, supporting early development through play-based learning.

Lower Primary Coordinator, Teacher & Music Educator

The British School of Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Tanzania
04.2015 - 01.2018
  • Created and implemented lesson plans with Oxford curriculum for Reception through Year 2, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with Lower Primary teachers, facilitating weekly staff meetings to align instructional strategies and improve teaching effectiveness.
  • Developed and delivered introductory music theory lessons for Reception through Year 6, fostering students' understanding of music fundamentals and appreciation for its history.

NCCC Corp Member

AmeriCorp
Vinton, IA
10.2009 - 08.2010
  • Worked with a diverse team on community projects tackling environmental issues, enhancing education, providing disaster relief, and addressing unmet human needs.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
05-2026

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Music technology
  • RIE and Reggio training
  • Instrument pedagogy
  • General Music Instruction (K–8)
  • Music Theory & Literacy

Accomplishments

Congressional Award 

Timeline

Student Teacher

Franklin L. Williams School
01.2026 - 05.2026

Student Teacher

Jotham W. Wakeman School
09.2025 - 12.2025

Teacher Assistant

Preschool of the Arts
04.2018 - 09.2024

Lower Primary Coordinator, Teacher & Music Educator

The British School of Zanzibar
04.2015 - 01.2018

NCCC Corp Member

AmeriCorp
10.2009 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

New Jersey City University
JANINE SALINAS