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Maria Portello-Swagel

Half Moon Bay,CA

Summary

A dynamic music educator committed to music literacy and nurturing creativity within a comprehensive Instrumental Music Instruction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Private and Group Trombone Instructor

Self-Employed
07.1998 - Current
  • Provide individual and group coaching and instruction in playing the Trombone to students of varying skill levels.

Music Director

Cunha Intermediate School
08.2000 - Current
  • Deliver a comprehensive music literacy-based curriculum and instruction to over 200 students annually at Beginning to Advanced levels of learning to play an instrument.
  • Created a Beginning and Intermediate level Guitar Curriculum for Middle School students and instruct 400 students annually

Orchestra Manager

El Camino Youth Symphony
09.1998 - 06.2000
  • Coordinated all logistical aspects of a 500-student youth orchestra program. Responsibilities include; procuring and preparing music and scores, coaching musicians, reserving and arranging rehearsal and performance spaces, communicating with and between families and conductors, and giving brass brass lessons. Support on international orchestra tour.

Music Teacher

Kollage Community School for the Arts
08.1998 - 06.2000
  • Created and instructed a robust and community-based elementary music curriculum for 1000 students in grades 1-5 at multiple schools based on the California State Standards

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum Studies

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
06.2007

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
05.1998

Skills

  • Skilled in all levels of instrumental music instruction
  • Experience in teaching beginning and intermediate level group guitar
  • Can compose and arrange music for Full Band and Chamber Ensembles
  • Experience with Kodaly Method, Orff Method, and Edward Gordon Methodology
  • Can manage all administrative aspects of a musical production
  • Will prioritize family and community engagement

Timeline

Music Director

Cunha Intermediate School
08.2000 - Current

Orchestra Manager

El Camino Youth Symphony
09.1998 - 06.2000

Music Teacher

Kollage Community School for the Arts
08.1998 - 06.2000

Private and Group Trombone Instructor

Self-Employed
07.1998 - Current

Master of Arts - Curriculum Studies

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

Ithaca College

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