Kayla Ikeda (Collier)
Smyrna,TN
Summary
Friendly and outgoing Elementary Music Teacher successful at teaching music appreciation and memorization while also building performance skills in all levels of elementary school students. Licensed in the state of Texas and Tennessee. Bringing 4 years of related experience and seeking the chance to use music to make a positive impact on students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Music Teacher
Lake Dallas ISD
Lake Dallas
2020.08 - Current
- Provided Music Education to students grades PK-5th Grade
- Taught vocal pedagogy and proper instrument techniques
- Used differentiated lessons based on student's individual learning plans
- Taught recorder, xylophone, and recorder units
- Held grade level shows each year
- Hosted an after-school choir for 4th & 5th grade that competed in contests
- Managed money for programs and activities
- Actively involved in PTA and community events
- Started the first-ever ukulele program at this campus
- Hosted many events such as a holiday sing-along, folk dancing night, and the talent show
- Worked with the middle school choirs to perform joint concerts
- Communicated with parents effectively through email/phone.
Private Lessons Teacher
Private Studio
2017.08 - Current
- Provided private music lessons to students ages 5-12 years old
- Used curriculum that is challenging yet engaging
- Lessons were provided with voice, guitar, and piano
- Managed communication between parents and students about individual learning needs
- Provided work in sight reading, technique, and pieces for their repertoire.
Long-Term Music Substitute
Keller ISD
2020.03 - 2020.05
- Created engaging lesson plans based on curriculum and TEKS for grades K-4
- Created a Distance Learning website for Grades K-4
- Engaged students by using supplemental age-appropriate activities on YouTube
- Taught vocal pedagogy and proper use of instruments using different platforms
- Taught units playing the recorder and the ukulele
- Kept a line of communication with the co-curr team, administrators and the Fine Arts team
- Communicated effectively with parents and students through email/phone
- Complied with all professional standards.
Program Specialist
Clayton YES
2014.08 - 2020.03
- Planned and supervised age-appropriate activities
- Created a safe environment for ages 3 months-12 years old
- Assisted students with homework help in after-school programs
- Created lesson plans each week during the school year and during summer camps.
Education
Bachelor's - Music Education
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX12.2019
Music Education -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05.2016
Skills
- Teaching
- Vocal expertise
- Vocal instruction
- Student Engagement
- Documentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson Planning
- Music theory knowledge
- Relationship Building
- Program Planning
Certification
- Music K-12 Certification in Tennessee
- Music PK-12 Certification in Texas
Affiliations
- Texas Music Educators Association
- Sigma Alpha Iota
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor’s Society
- Texas Girls’ Choir
Timeline
Elementary Music Teacher
Lake Dallas ISD
2020.08 - Current
Long-Term Music Substitute
Keller ISD
2020.03 - 2020.05
Private Lessons Teacher
Private Studio
2017.08 - Current
Program Specialist
Clayton YES
2014.08 - 2020.03
Bachelor's - Music Education
Texas Wesleyan University
Music Education -
Tarrant County College
- Music K-12 Certification in Tennessee
- Music PK-12 Certification in Texas
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