Hi, I’m
LaShele Warren
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
A passionate advocate for comprehensive music education, I implement effective teaching methodologies including Kagan Cooperative Learning, Orff Schulwerk, Social Emotional Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and the Colorado Music Standards. Believing that all students can sing with proper guidance and practice, I utilize competency-based grading to address individual learning needs and bridge knowledge gaps. Throughout my teaching career, I have found that establishing personal connections with students is essential for effective instruction. By fostering trust and delivering meaningful content, I empower students to integrate their newfound skills into their educational journey.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Colorado Springs School District 11
PreK-5 Vocal/General Music Teacher
08.2011 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: Buena Vista Elementary, a Public Montessori School, Colorado Springs, CO
- 4-5th Band and Orchestra
- Upper El Musicals
- Grade level performances
- D11 Elementary Solo and Ensemble
- All City Performance Groups
- Feeder Concerts
- After School Music and Drama Clubs
- After School Clubs Organizer
- Building Leadership Team
- Buena Vista Elementary, a Public Montessori School, Colorado Springs, CO
Spann Elementary School
K-5 General Music Teacher
08.2010 - 05.2011
Job overview
- 4th and 5th grade musical-Scrooge
- Grade level performances
- Field trips
- PBIS Team
- Mentor Program for students
- Homework Club
- Health Committee
- Eagles’ Christmas Shopping Extravaganza
- Yearbook Committee
- Literacy Game Night
Heaton Middle School
Student Teacher, Vocal Music
01.2010 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Company Overview: Vocal and General Music-Joanne Vargo
- 6th-8th grade Girls Choir and Men’s Choir
- 6th grade General Music
- Coached Variety/Talent Show
- Helped write, create, direct school musical "Wake Up Call"
- Coach/oversee "Night of the Arts" a vocal and instrumental showcase
- Helped develop a schoolwide recycling program with students, staff, and administration
- Vocal and General Music-Joanne Vargo
Corwin International Magnet School
Student Teacher, Instrumental Music
01.2010 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Company Overview: Instrumental Music, Ann Pineda-Fuentes-Spring 2010
- 4th Grade Violin
- 7-8th Grade General Music
- 6th Grade Beginning Strings and Band
- 7-8th Grade Orchestra and Band
- Prepared ensembles for contest
- Instrumental Music, Ann Pineda-Fuentes-Spring 2010
Fountain International Magnet School
Students Teacher, K-2 General Music
01.2010 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Company Overview: General Music K-2, Anthony Vigil
- K-2 General and Vocal Music
- K-2 Violin Students in small groups and one on one in an afterschool program
- General Music K-2, Anthony Vigil
Education
American College of EducationIndianapolis, IN
Masters of Education from Instructional Design and Technology
08.2021
University Overview
GPA: 3.71
Colorado State University PuebloColorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Arts from Music Education, Vocal Emphasis, Minor in Social Sciences
05.2010
University Overview
- Magnum Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.763
Music Will
Modern Band 101 Certification
01.2023
Vandercook College of MusicChicago, IL
First Steps in Music-Feierabend
01.2018
Vandercook College of MusicChicago, IL
Conversational Solfege Level I and II
01.2018
University of Northern Colorado
Orff Schulwerk Certification Level I
06-2012
Skills
- Webex
- Schoology
- Articulate 360
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
- Scanning
- Google Workspace
- Muse Score
- Finale
- Sibelius
- Note Flight
- Essential Elements Interactive
- Voice
- Violin
- Knowledge of all band instruments
- Knowledge of all orchestra instruments
- Knowledge of all classroom instruments
- Directing
- Conducting
- Choreographing
- Elementary school musicals
- Middle school musicals
- Performance ensembles
- Theater: Drama, Plays, Improvisation
- Performance preparation
Accomplishments
- Oversaw [Number] special performances each year.
- Awarded "[Title]" for [reason].
- Spearheaded special pilot project focused on [area].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Honoraries And Leadership
- Board of Directors and Steering Committee for the Colorado Elementary All State Choir, 2011-2023
- D11 VAPA-PLC Lead for Pilot A Music, 2022, 2024
- D11 VAPA-Kagan Cohort leader and for General Music, 2023-2024
- D11 VAPA Kagan Cohort El Music (Training in Las Vegas, Facilitation in D11), 2022-2024
- D11 VAPA-BFI Quarterly Overviews, Performance Assessments, Blueprints 4th-5th (1st year/2nd year) Instrumental Music, 2023
- D11 VAPA-BFI Performance Assessments and Blueprints K-5, 2022-2023
- D11 VAPA-Quarterly Overviews K-8 Music, 2021-2022
- D11 VAPA-Blueprints for K-2 Music, 2020-2021
- CDE-Curriculum Overview Samples 2nd Grade Music (2010 CAS), 2012, 2010, 2012
Licensure
Music PreK-12 (all grades)
Professional Development
Annual CMEA Conferences, Various D11 professional developments
Certification
- Modern Band 101
- Conversational Solfege I and II
- First Steps in Music-Feierabend
- Orff Schulwerk Level I
Availability
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Timeline
PreK-5 Vocal/General Music Teacher
Colorado Springs School District 11
08.2011 - Current
K-5 General Music Teacher
Spann Elementary School
08.2010 - 05.2011
Student Teacher, Vocal Music
Heaton Middle School
01.2010 - 05.2010
Student Teacher, Instrumental Music
Corwin International Magnet School
01.2010 - 05.2010
Students Teacher, K-2 General Music
Fountain International Magnet School
01.2010 - 05.2010
Music Will
Modern Band 101 Certification
Vandercook College of Music
First Steps in Music-Feierabend
Vandercook College of Music
Conversational Solfege Level I and II
American College of Education
Masters of Education from Instructional Design and Technology
Colorado State University Pueblo
Bachelor of Arts from Music Education, Vocal Emphasis, Minor in Social Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
Orff Schulwerk Certification Level I
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