Karen Barros Vega
Bogotá
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Teacher with background in both instrumental and vocal instruction. Skilled at creating engaging lesson plans fostering musical growth. Strong communication skills, adept at building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Previous roles demonstrate significant impact on student music appreciation and knowledge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PYP & MYP Music Teacher
Colegio Colombo Gales
Bogotá
06.2024 - Current
- Develop and deliver engaging PYP and MYP music curricula, fostering musical knowledge and creativity.
- Create interactive lessons on diverse genres and techniques, encouraging students' artistic growth.
- Use technology and innovative methods to promote active, student-centered learning.
- Assess student progress, providing feedback to build skills and confidence.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects to integrate music across subjects.
- Organize school music events, including the First Communion choir, rock band, and Christmas show.
- Lead as 9th Grade Class Director, supporting students' growth, MYP transition, and parent communication.
- Participate in professional development to enhance teaching practices and align with IB standards.
Department Head and High School & Elementary Music Teacher
Marymount School Barranquilla
Barranquilla
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Curriculum development, leadership, planning, organization, teamwork, creativity, analysis, effective communication, and time management.
- Lead the group of music teachers in the department.
- Design and coordinate the curriculum in accordance with curricular objectives, taking into account the skills and opportunities for improvement, in conjunction with the team of teachers.
- Teaching 11th and 12th-grade students the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, with emphasis on musical analysis, composition, and performance; creation of vocal and instrumental ensembles, and the basics of music recording.
- Provide mentoring to new teachers.
- Direction of the institutional rock band 'Tempo 140' and creation of the Elementary School institutional band seedbed.
- Organize and coordinate logistics and presentations of the SENSES Marymount Art Festival in its March 2023 edition, the SENSES Christmas show in the Marymount Art Festival in its December 2023 edition, the Christmas show, Interschool band competitions, the Marymount Interschool music festival, and the Marymount Legacy Fest.
Elementary and High School Music Teacher
Beijing Future City Academy
Beijing
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Teach practical music instruction to elementary and middle school students (1st, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade) in accordance with NAFME standards and the institution's philosophy.
- Build a music theory curriculum that is applied to the context and encourages understanding and the ability to learn.
- Teach extracurricular music clubs (ukulele ensemble, Orff, and recorder ensemble, and choir).
High School Music Teacher
Marymount School Barranquilla
Barranquilla
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Teach practical music instruction to middle and high school students (7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th), planning activities for music subjects and electives.
- Direct the rock band and the student choir.
- Coordinate events and manage curricular documents. (Christmas show - Interschool band competitions and other school events) Plan music classes and extracurricular activities.
- Plan music classes and extracurricular activities. (6 grades, 12 courses, with an average of 25 students), teach music classes in a didactic way to high school students.
- Lead as Grade Class Director and Grade Team Leader, supporting students' growth, MS transition, and parents' and teachers' communication.
Academic Coordinator of the Musical Initiation Program
Universidad del Norte
Barranquilla
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Plan and execute academic and administrative processes of the program in accordance with the requirements, resources, and institutional policies.
- Develop the academic calendar of the program, organize meetings, logistics for classrooms and instruments, and manage payroll.
- Monitor the functions of the teachers, ensuring curricular synchronization and classroom teaching, generating a root cause analysis, and joint improvement plans.
Education
Teacher Preparation Certificate Program - TEACH NOW
Moreland University
04.2025
Master of Arts - Music Education
Tech University
09-2024
Pedagogical Training Proposal for Non-Graduates
Fundación Universitaria De Área Andina
Barranquilla06-2023
Higher National Certificate - Essential Mentor
Marymount Virginia University
05.2023
Master of Arts - Music Therapy
Universitat De Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Universidad Del Norte
Barranquilla09-2014
Skills
- Music performance and theory
- Musical instruction and curriculum development
- Music technology integration
- Performance direction and preparation
- Instrumentation expertise
- Music composition
- Classroom management and lesson planning
- Effective communication skills
- Event coordination and team collaboration
- School assembly planning
References
- Kenneth Steenhuisen, (57) 3046481950
- Julie Vigna, (57) 3135121761
- Catalina García, (57) 318 6336935
Accomplishments
- CCG HS Teacher's honor roll (2024)
- CCG Welsh of the month award: Balanced
- Marymount School barranquilla fist Music Interschool festival ''Marymount Legacy fest'' creation and organization.
- Marymount School Barranquilla music department's curriculum design document creation.
- Marymount School Barranquilla music department's Scope & Sequence creation.
As Rock Band Director:
- Best Rock Band in English at the Colegio San José de Barranquilla Festival (2024)
- 2nd place KCP School Music festival (2024)
- Best Rock Band in English and best stage performance at the Colegio San José de Barranquilla Festival (2023)
- Best Rock Band of the Altamira International School festival (2023)
- 2nd place KCP School Music Festival (2021)
- 2nd place Altamira International School festival (2017)
Teacher Portfolio
https://sites.google.com/view/karenbarrosvega?usp=sharing
Additional Activities Technical Skills
Spanish and English with professional proficiency IELTS C1. Conversational Italian., Guitar, ukulele, bass, piano, Orff instruments, percussion (cajón and drums), melodica, and harmonica., Apple teacher, AI for Teachers (IBEC certificate), Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Canva, Noteflight, Moises, Flat, Garageband.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
Certification
- MYP Arts Cat 1 certificate
- Líder desarrolladora de talento (ID International coaching)
- Essential Mentor. (Marymount Virginia University Higher National Certificate)
- AI for Teachers (IBEC certificate)
- Apple teacher
Timeline
PYP & MYP Music Teacher
Colegio Colombo Gales
06.2024 - Current
Department Head and High School & Elementary Music Teacher
Marymount School Barranquilla
08.2022 - 06.2024
Elementary and High School Music Teacher
Beijing Future City Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022
High School Music Teacher
Marymount School Barranquilla
08.2017 - 06.2021
Academic Coordinator of the Musical Initiation Program
Universidad del Norte
07.2016 - 03.2020
Teacher Preparation Certificate Program - TEACH NOW
Moreland University
Master of Arts - Music Education
Tech University
Pedagogical Training Proposal for Non-Graduates
Fundación Universitaria De Área Andina
Higher National Certificate - Essential Mentor
Marymount Virginia University
Master of Arts - Music Therapy
Universitat De Barcelona
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Universidad Del Norte
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