Kenneth Rodriguez
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
I am an active teacher, musician, and trumpet player within the Department of Education. I have two years of national touring experience, utilizing music and video production technology. Extensive training in conservatory settings, including Fiorello LaGuardia High School, Manhattan School of Music, and The Juilliard School. I also started an apprenticeship at a brass instrument repair shop, enhancing my technical skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
NYC Department of Education
New York, NY
09.2018 - Current
- Taught music to grades 6-8, focusing on Concert Band and Orchestral String techniques.
- Arranged music for ensembles with challenging orchestration, enhancing students' performance skills.
- Organized school assemblies, and brought ensembles to expose students to world music and culture.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive lesson plans, introducing students to a variety of instrumental techniques.
- Designed an engaging piano curriculum that improved students' proficiency in sight-reading and ear-training skills.
- Created a DJ unit that synthesized various music skills learned during the academic year.
Instrumental Coach (Brass)
New York Edge
Brooklyn, NY
10.2017 - 03.2020
Internship
Summer Arts Institute
Queens, NY
07.2011 - 08.2011
-Conductor
-Small Ensemble Coach
Education
Advanced Certificate - Music Education
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
2018
Master of Music -
The Juilliard School
2014
Bachelor of Music -
Manhattan School of Music
2012
Skills
Professional trumpet performance
DAW technology expertise
Music orchestration
Classroom management
Self-motivation
Flexibility and adaptability
References
Willy Hakim - Former Music Director
Intermediate School 318
(917) 838-8090
Whakim@schools.nyc.gov
Margot Faught
Summer Arts Institute
MFaught@schools.nyc.gov
(646) 234-0849
Timeline
Music Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2018 - Current
Instrumental Coach (Brass)
New York Edge
10.2017 - 03.2020
Internship
Summer Arts Institute
07.2011 - 08.2011
Advanced Certificate - Music Education
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
Bachelor of Music -
Manhattan School of Music
Master of Music -
The Juilliard School
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