Jennifer Sandoval
Kyle
Summary
I have been successfully teaching Geometry and Math Applications to students with special needs for this past year. My approach to teaching is student-centered, and I strive to create an inclusive classroom environment that supports the unique learning styles and needs of each of my students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Teacher and SPED Case Manager
San Marcos CISD
08.2023 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Studio Manager and Teacher
Curious Chords Music Studio
03.2007 - Current
- Coordinate daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
- Supervise studio staff for timely, accurate and high-quality task completion.
- Pleasantly greet customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
- Organize and maintain client databases for accurate communication information.
- Teach students ages 3-80.
- Teach basic and advanced music theory, piano, voice and guitar.
Music Teacher
Hemphill Elementary School
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Used to Kodaly Method in classroom instruction.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Choir, Journalism and Aim High Teacher
Owen Goodnight Middle School
08.2002 - 05.2005
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
- Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
- Organized and led musical theater group.
- Taught Journalism and produced the school yearbook.
- Work with at-risk students in the Aim High class.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Music
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos05.2002
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Special Education
- Teacher Collaboration\
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Level I Kodaly Certification
- All Level Music Certification
- Secondary Language Arts Certification
- EC-4 Generalist
- SPED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Co-Teacher and SPED Case Manager
San Marcos CISD
08.2023 - Current
Music Teacher
Hemphill Elementary School
08.2010 - 03.2011
Studio Manager and Teacher
Curious Chords Music Studio
03.2007 - Current
Choir, Journalism and Aim High Teacher
Owen Goodnight Middle School
08.2002 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English And Music
Southwest Texas State University
- Level I Kodaly Certification
- All Level Music Certification
- Secondary Language Arts Certification
- EC-4 Generalist
- SPED Certification
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