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Work History
Education
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Joshua Salmon

Education Specialist
New Braunfels,TX
Joshua Salmon

Summary

Music teacher and local performer looking to create experiences that promote curiosity, self-motivation, and ambition through performance. Believes in fostering a safe environment rooted in mutual respect where students can grow while creating lasting memories.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Travis Elementary School

Music Teacher
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Organized clubs, concerts, programs, and events, showcasing students' talents and hard work.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, ensembles, beats, and compositions.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Enhanced students' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Implemented virtual resources to collect quantitative data that assisted with self-reflective and corrective processes.

Music & Arts/Self-Employed

Private Lesson Instructor
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Constructed student specific curriculum to bridge gaps in understanding while continuing to build advanced musicianship.
  • Utilized resources, such as Zoom and Finale, to ensure consistent delivery of virtual instruction, accommodating varying student backgrounds and schedules.
  • Introduced and cultivated proper pedagogy in elementary through adult aged brass students.
  • Developed strong organizational skills to manage schedules efficiently, ensuring punctual delivery of lessons while accommodating scheduling adjustments as needed.
  • Developed new skills and knowledge of instruments, such as french horn, baritone, and flute, to boost enrollment and build diversity within my studio.

Self-employed

Freelance Trumpet Player
11.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Compiled virtual set books, creating easy accessability to charts, increasing available repertoire, and providing distinction between various ensembles and performances.
  • Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating dynamic performance techniques, movements, and active stage presence.
  • Analyzed popular recordings of well known music leading to better understand latin, jazz, classical, country, musical theatre, brass band, and funk stylistic playing techniques.
  • Continuously developed and performed techniques relating to trumpet, flugelhorn, auxiliary percussion, and backup vocals as delegated.

COVINGTON FINE ARTS ACADEMY

STUDENT TEACHING
03.2023 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Formally administered individual assessment to provide remedial instruction catered to specific student needs.
  • Coordinated and rehearsed Honor Beginning Band, leading to increased musical accuracy and maturity within end of year concert repertoire.
  • Cultivated better understanding of saxophone pedagogy through regular group instruction.

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STUDENT TEACHING
01.2023 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Observed other content area teachers and implemented practices to provide instruction that is responsive to my schools community
  • Implemented attention signals and procedures to create a safe and positive learning environment
  • Provided individual instruction for our guitar, choral, and second grade cultural programs
  • Authored and instructed original lesson materials on a consistent basis to students grades K-5.

ARMANDO CHAPA MIDDLE SCHOOL

STUDENT INTERN/VOLUNTEER
10.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Administered formative and summative assessments to gauge comprehension
  • Supervised students in classroom, performance, and off-site settings, ensuring safe and appropriate behavior
  • Administered instruction to classes ranging from 4 to 17 students.

Education

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

B.M. in Music Studies from Instrumental Concentration/Trumpet
05.2023

University Overview

Student Teaching- Covington Fine Arts Academy

March 2023- May 2023

  • Formally assessed students on an individual basis to provide remedial instruction catered to specific student needs.
  • Coordinated and rehearsed Honor Beginning Band, leading to a better understanding of musicality in our end of year program.
  • Instructed beginning band classes using model and original lesson plans, improving lesson planning efficiency and effectiveness.

MUSIC EC-12 CERTIFICATION
06.2023

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Behavior Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Performance Organization
  • Music Technology Integration
  • Program Development
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Finale Proficient
  • Music Theory

Timeline

Music Teacher

Travis Elementary School
08.2023 - Current

STUDENT TEACHING

COVINGTON FINE ARTS ACADEMY
03.2023 - 05.2023

STUDENT TEACHING

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2023 - 03.2023

Private Lesson Instructor

Music & Arts/Self-Employed
06.2022 - Current

Freelance Trumpet Player

Self-employed
11.2021 - Current

STUDENT INTERN/VOLUNTEER

ARMANDO CHAPA MIDDLE SCHOOL
10.2021 - 01.2023

Texas State University

B.M. in Music Studies from Instrumental Concentration/Trumpet

MUSIC EC-12 CERTIFICATION