Maricella Chapa

• Build and sustain a positive, achievement-focused program culture grounded in high expectations, celebration, and student ownership.
• Develop and manage student leadership structures responsible for planning performances, events, and community engagement activities.
• Serve as a consistent adult presence beyond the classroom through events, rehearsals, performances, strong band boosters and family meetings.
• Collaborate with counselors, administrators, and families to support students facing behavioral, attendance, and engagement challenges.
• Organized successful fundraising events, growing the budget for purchasing new instruments and equipment.
• Expanded the band's repertoire by researching and selecting diverse pieces that catered to members' interests and abilities.
• Use student data and observation to identify needs, implement targeted supports, and monitor progress over time.
• Oversee multiple ensembles and after-school programs with high student participation and accountability expectations.
• Track student participation and communicate expectations and progress regularly with students and families.
• Traveled with the band to 8 shows and planned transportation and lodging for 65 musicians.

Founded and directed a comprehensive Summer Arts Program serving diverse student populations.

• Designed systems for scheduling, budgeting, fundraising, and student participation tracking.
• Established clear routines, norms, and accountability structures to support student growth and consistency.
• Mentored students through goal-setting, reflection, leadership development, and postsecondary planning.
• Integrated social-emotional learning, identity affirmation, and academic habits into daily instruction and programming.
• Built strong partnerships with families through regular communication, booster leadership, and community outreach.
• Coordinated performances, ensuring high-quality production standards and audience engagement.
• Mentored student leaders, enhancing their leadership skills within the music program.
• Reinforced the importance of music education by advocating for strong arts programs within the school and local community.
• Collaborated with local arts organizations to expand student access to enrichment opportunities.
• Planned 4 concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents, and the general public.
• Traveled with the band to 12 shows and planned transportation and lodging for musicians.