Hard-working and dedicated music instructor focused on creating a safe and positive environment in which diverse students can learn and grow. Incorporates relevant education knowledge and technology, effective classroom management, performance experience and innovation to provide opportunities and engage students of all learning styles. Passionate about developing instruction for International Baccalaureate (IB) music curriculum and instruction based on current music standards and fundamentals of music education.
Work History
Fulltime Music Teacher
5 Years 3 Months
Arroyo IB World School | 07.2021 - Current
Fulltime music teacher
Designs and implements engaging music curriculum aligned with educational standards.
Facilitates individual and group instruction, fostering student creativity and musical expression.
Develops assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
Organizes school-wide music events, enhancing community involvement and student performance opportunities.
Collaborats with faculty to integrate music education across other academic disciplines.
Director
1 Year 2 Months
OMS Honors Orchestra | 08.2025 - Current
Directs the orchestral honor program, enhancing student engagement, and promoting skill development, confidence in performances. and performance quality.
20 Years 9 Months
Classic Strings by Krissy | 01.2006 - Current
Professional wedding and special event violin music entertainment
Violinist
5 Years
La Verne Symphony Orchestra | 01.2018 - 01.2023
Owner, Violin and Piano Music Instructor
20 Years
Staykov Music Lessons | 01.2003 - 01.2023
Provided piano, violin lessons, and fundamentals of music theory to students ages 3-18
Virtual Music Teacher
10 Months
Garvey School District | 08.2020 - 06.2021
Fulltime virtual music classroom teacher planning, preparing, and delivering lessons based on the current standard and virtual curricular guidelines
Substitute Teaching
1 Year 9 Months
SUSD | 08.2018 - 05.2020
Taught lessons left by the classroom teacher and implemented established classroom routines and procedures
Collaborated with the teaching and administrative team
Duties
Student Teaching
1 Year
Sequoia Middle School | 04.2019 - 04.2020
Developed lesson plans for music curriculum and worked closely with master teacher to ensure the proper topics, techniques, and standards are being met
Managed accommodations and adaptations in line with the classroom teacher policies
Promoted a safe learning environment for students and instilled high expectations for learning and performance
Prepared students for Concert and conducted orchestras at SCSBOA festivals
Duties
Orchestra String Coach
2 Years
Rubén S. Ayala High School | 01.2018 - 01.2020
Orchestra String Coach
3 Years
Summit High School | 01.2017 - 01.2020
Student Teaching
7 Months
A.B. Miller High School | 10.2018 - 05.2019
Developed lesson plans for music curriculum and worked closely with master teacher to ensure the proper topics, techniques, and standards are being met
Managed accommodations and adaptations in line with the classroom teacher policies
Promoted a safe learning environment for students and instilled high expectations for learning and performance
Prepared students for Concert and conducted orchestras at SCSBOA festivals
Duties
Orchestra String Coach
1 Year
A.B. Miller High School | 01.2018 - 01.2019
Education
Single Subject Teaching Credential
University of La Verne | Alta Loma, CA | 01-2020
LaFetra College of Education
Masters of Arts - Education
University of La Verne | 01-2021
LaFetra College of Education
Bachelors of Arts - Music Education K-12 Credential
Sofia University | Bulgaria | 01-2003
Skills
Classroom management and organization
Collaboration
Technology integration and virtual teaching skills
Conflict resolution
Time management
Culturally responsive teaching
Building rapport with students
Support for neurodiverse students
Multilingual (English
Slavic)
Affiliations
AMEA
ACMA
NGPT
SCSBOA
Timeline
Director
OMS Honors Orchestra
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Fulltime Music Teacher
Arroyo IB World School
07.2021 - CurrentRead More
Virtual Music Teacher
Garvey School District
08.2020 - 06.2021Read More
Student Teaching
Sequoia Middle School
04.2019 - 04.2020Read More
Student Teaching
A.B. Miller High School
10.2018 - 05.2019Read More
Substitute Teaching
SUSD
08.2018 - 05.2020Read More
Violinist
La Verne Symphony Orchestra
01.2018 - 01.2023Read More
Orchestra String Coach
Rubén S. Ayala High School
01.2018 - 01.2020Read More
Orchestra String Coach
A.B. Miller High School
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
Orchestra String Coach
Summit High School
01.2017 - 01.2020Read More
Classic Strings by Krissy
01.2006 - CurrentRead More
Owner, Violin and Piano Music Instructor
Staykov Music Lessons
01.2003 - 01.2023Read More
Sofia University
Bachelors of Arts from Music Education K-12 Credential
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