Joseph Ortiz

Brass Coach: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

Low Brass: Tuba, Euphonium

• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased engagement and understanding.
• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
• Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional techniques and classroom management practices.
• Established rapport with students by maintaining open lines of communication and demonstrating genuine interest in their progress.
• Evaluated student performance through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to address areas of improvement.

Low Brass Coach: Tuba, Euphonium, Trombone

Low Brass: Tuba, Euphonium

• Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs with a fun, and creative learning environment.
• Taught students ages 13-20 ranging from beginning to advanced level students.
• Lessons range from 30 minutes to 60 minutes, on trumpet, trombone (tenor/bass), euphonium, and tuba.
• Discussed and guided practice habits to help work effectively, and efficiently.

• Manage staging needs for 6 concerts throughout the a week, rehearsals for 4 concert bands, 2 orchestras, student and faculty recitals, large breakout sectionals (winds, brass, percussion, and strings), and masterclasses.

• Instructed students from beginner to intermediate levels of brass-playing.
• Instructed trumpet and trombone for 6 of the 9 after-school music programs in the Santee district; Cajon Park School, Carlton Hills School, Carlton Oaks School, Chet F. Harritt School, Hill Creek School, Rio Seco School.
• Partnership with Bertrand's Music