Jason Salomone
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
While earning my bachelor's degree, I studied classroom instruction in music as well as music history, music theory, and instrument performance. I specialized in strings and student taught orchestra classes at the middle school and high school level. My first job with Deer Valley included teaching k-8 general music, choir, and musical theater. My job with Chandler Unified included/includes general music, guitar, and orchestra. I have been with Chandler for 13 years.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orchestra Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler, AZ
07.2009 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for hundreds of students.
General Music Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
Phoenix, AZ
08.2005 - 05.2008
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Prepared students for live musicals and choir performances including creating stage sets, props and costumes.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Guided and instructed music students in music theory and instrument playing.
Education
Masters Degree - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2009
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education And Performance
SUNY At Potsdam (Crane School of Music)
Potsdam, NY12.2004
Skills
- Course Material Preparation
- Lesson Scaffolding
- Differentiated Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Performance Coaching
Accomplishments
- Oversaw numerous special performances each year.
- Oversaw HS students participating in all-regional and all-state orchestras.
- HS orchestra scored "superior w/ distinction" at most recent A.B.O.D.A. festival.
Affiliations
AZMEA - Arizona Music Educators Association.
ASTA - American String Teachers Association.
Certification
Standard Professional Secondary, 6-12
Music PreK-12.
Hobbies
Drums, Spanish Language, Cooking, Astronomy, and Music History
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Orchestra Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
07.2009 - Current
General Music Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2005 - 05.2008
Masters Degree - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education And Performance
SUNY At Potsdam (Crane School of Music)