Josiah Hernandez
Tallahassee
Summary
Emerging educator with hands-on experience in brass instruction and student development. Facilitates rehearsals and provides personalized feedback, cultivating a supportive learning environment. Eager to apply adaptability and creativity to foster student success in educational settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Trumpet Instructor
Tavares High School
Tavares, FL
12.2025 - 05.2026
- Conducted group rehearsals to improve ensemble performance and collaboration among students.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment that encouraged creativity, discipline, and teamwork among students.
- Developed students'' technical skills with comprehensive warm-up exercises and etudes, leading to improved tone quality and range.
Brass Instructor
Trinity Catholic High School
Ocala, FL
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Facilitated group rehearsals, fostering collaboration and ensemble performance among brass players.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Developed engaging instructional materials to support diverse learning styles and promote student interest in music.
- Established strong rapport with students through effective communication and genuine interest in their success.
- Provided constructive feedback to students during individual and group lessons, fostering a growth mindset and continuous improvement.
Private Trumpet Instructor
School of Rock Clermont
Clermont, FL
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Instructed students in trumpet techniques and music theory, fostering skill development and musical understanding.
- Designed tailored lesson plans to accommodate individual learning styles and musical goals.
- Provided constructive feedback on performance to enhance student confidence and abilities.
- Implemented engaging exercises to improve technical proficiency and overall musicianship of students.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tallahassee State College
Tallahassee, FL05-2027
Skills
- Ensemble direction
- Breathing techniques
- Brass Techniques
- Intonation correction
- Arranging music
- Embouchure development
- Brass pedagogy
- Professionalism
- Patience and empathy
- Student motivation
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Audition preparation
Accomplishments
- Lead Trumpet Player for The Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps - 2025, 2026
- First chair Trumpet FSU Band Camp - 2023
Timeline
Trumpet Instructor
Tavares High School
12.2025 - 05.2026
Brass Instructor
Trinity Catholic High School
10.2025 - 05.2026
Private Trumpet Instructor
School of Rock Clermont
03.2025 - 05.2026
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tallahassee State College