Justin J. Smith
Oakland,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Teacher with extensive experience eager to impart love of music as well as history, jazz improvisation and performance experience onto young students. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth, and mentoring diverse learners to achieve their musical potential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Upper/Middle School Music Teacher
San Francisco Day School
01.2020 - 06.2025
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- 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.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
- Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
Teaching Artist - Brass Instructor/Sectional Coach
Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School
03.2016 - 04.2021
- Planned and prepared individual and group music lessons to support student needs.
- Taught private and semi-private lessons to prepare for concert performances, All-State Auditions
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
Music Teacher - Brass Instructor
Yu Ming Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- 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.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate [Number] students about fundamentals and history of music.elemen
Music Teacher - Brass/Band Instruction
Piedmont Unified School District
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- 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.
- Utilized current technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
Private Music Instructor
Self Employed
09.2012 - Current
- Instructed students of all ages from beginning to advanced in playing trumpet, brass, and jazz.
- Arranged performance recitals and concerts to allow students to showcase musical talents.
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Tutored students in musical theory principals.
Education
Master of Music - Jazz Studies/Trumpet
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN12-1999
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies/Trumpet
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-1997
Skills
- Group and Individual Musical instruction
- Ensemble performance preparation/direction
- Pedagogy, Music Theory, and Music History
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- Jazz Improvisation
- Digital music production
- Musical Theatre - Music Direction
- Faculty collaboration
- Deep Listening
- Open Communication
- Life Long Learner
Professional Organizations
AFM - American Federation of Musicians
NAfME - National Association for Music Education
CMEA - California Music Educator Association
CBDA - California Band Director Association
CAJ - California Alliance for Jazz
JEN - Jazz Educator Network
TI:ME - Technology in Music Education
ITG - International Trumpet Guild
NABBA - North American Brass Band Association
Professional Development
Responsive Classroom
SEL Advisory Facilitation
Universal Design for Learning with CAST
Autism Acceptance & Neuroaffirming Support in the Classroom
TI:ME - Technology in Music Education
CASMEC Conference - California All-State Music Education Conference
Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic
TMEA Conference - Texas Music Educators Association
Timeline
Upper/Middle School Music Teacher
San Francisco Day School
01.2020 - 06.2025
Music Teacher - Brass/Band Instruction
Piedmont Unified School District
10.2016 - 06.2017
Music Teacher - Brass Instructor
Yu Ming Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Teaching Artist - Brass Instructor/Sectional Coach
Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School
03.2016 - 04.2021
Private Music Instructor
Self Employed
09.2012 - Current
Master of Music - Jazz Studies/Trumpet
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies/Trumpet
Indiana University, Bloomington