Maira Solis
Covina,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and hardworking job seeker with a successful background in education, marketing, and entertainment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Looking for a new role with long-term potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Science Teacher
Torres East Los Angeles Performing Arts Magnet
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Taught U.S.History, Government, Geography and Latin American courses
- Taught AP U.S. History AP Government, and AP Geography
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity in order to motivate students.
- Made all of the content taught accessible through Schoology.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use for over 100 students and encouraged participation.
- Directed mariachi ensemble of 10 students.
History Teacher
Alliance College Ready Schools, Christine O'Donovan Middle Academy
08.2018 - 06.2019
- History Elective Social Justice Teacher for 130 seventh grade middle school students.
- Introduced seventh grade students to history lesson information by capturing attention with targeted questions on materials being presented and engaging multimedia presentations.
- Created differentiated lesson plans, course materials and homework assignments covering modern historical events
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress.
- Selected as 7th Grade Teacher of the Year
Mariachi Director
Harmony Project
08.2023 - Current
- Provided ensemble classes to both elementary and middle schools that emphasized music theory, singing, and instrumentation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and improve overall teaching effectiveness for students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians through consistent communication about student progress and goals.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Held music recitals to demonstrate student progress.
Instructor
Pasadena Conservatory Of Music
08.2022 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging repertoire that catered to students of different levels.
- Taught music to students ages 13-60 years old.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Facilitated music recitals to demonstrate student progress.
Business Owner
Mariachi Tierra Mia, LLC
08.2017 - Current
- Delivered workshops on Mariachi to various schools in Los Angeles.
- Served as clinician for the 2024 Las Vegas Mariachi Educational Conference
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Maintained strong relationships to entertainment agencies and vendors by communicating consistently.
- Arranged events and performances for up to 10 musicians weekly.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Supported timely and complete billing by documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.
- Generated annual income that exceeded $330,000.
Business Owner
Socal Entertainment Group
09.2022 - Current
- Promoted musical acts, dancers, and photographers for wide range of events including concerts, recordings, weddings, birthdays and corporate events.
- Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations and leading conversations to bookings.
- Ensured timely delivery of contracts, invoices, and required documentation from clients/venues.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Utilized social media marketing tools such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to promote events and provide booking information.
- Created content strategies for digital media such as videos, captions, and visual media.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Identified target audiences and devised campaigns to match target demographics and optimize results.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Music
Occidental College
EagleRock, CA2015
Skills
- Spanish proficiency/translation
- Knowledgeable in MS Office on Mac/Pc, Google Chrome Productivity Applications
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Issue Resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Leadership
- Project Oversight
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Professional Networking
- Online Teaching
- Cooperative Learning
- Adult Education
- Educational technology
- Social Studies Education
- Secondary Education
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Learning Assessments
- Performance Assessments
- Curriculum compliance with CA State Standards
- Student-Centered Learning
- Instructional Best Practices
- Testing and grading
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
Certification
- California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Studies, June 2018
- First aid and CPR certified
- ESL certified
Timeline
Mariachi Director
Harmony Project
08.2023 - Current
Business Owner
Socal Entertainment Group
09.2022 - Current
Instructor
Pasadena Conservatory Of Music
08.2022 - Current
Social Science Teacher
Torres East Los Angeles Performing Arts Magnet
08.2019 - 12.2022
History Teacher
Alliance College Ready Schools, Christine O'Donovan Middle Academy
08.2018 - 06.2019
Business Owner
Mariachi Tierra Mia, LLC
08.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Music
Occidental College
- California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Studies, June 2018
- First aid and CPR certified
- ESL certified
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