Monique Dacheff
Music Teacher
Austin,TX
Summary
Seasoned Music Teacher and Choir Director with 25 years of experience teaching students various music instruments, directing choir ensembles and orchestra. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Consistently identifies methods to improve teaching practices. Bringing diverse training in musical theater, voice, guitar, ukuele, and harp. Approved for the EC-12th Music and EC-6th Texas Certification Test.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic School
Taylor, TX
07.2024 - 07.2025
Music Director
St. Paul Catholic Church
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Selected and arranged music for 6 holiday performances and 2 special events.
Music Specialist
International School Of Texas
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating music theory and practical skills in lessons.
- Coordinated fundraising events to support the school''s music program, resulting in increased resources for students.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into lesson plans that enabled students to apply learned concepts during practical exercises directly related to their instruments or vocal ranges.
- Cultivated a positive atmosphere within the classroom by recognizing student achievements and celebrating milestones together as a group.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 220 students about fundamentals and history of music.
Founding Artistic Director
Artistic Education Company
01.2006 - 05.2022
- Built a strong team of 25 dedicated professionals through effective recruitment, hiring, supervision, evaluation processes, ensuring optimal productivity.
- Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives to set long-term goals for organizational growth while addressing immediate challenges in operations or finances.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Launched successful youth education outreach program introducing new generations importance appreciation live theater-related activities fostering sense curiosity exploration among students.
- Secured funding of $50K for the organization through successful grant applications, donor cultivation, and fundraising events.
- Expanded the organization''s reach by establishing collaborative partnerships with local schools, arts organizations, and businesses.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to ensure the financial stability of the organization while prioritizing artistic excellence.
Music Teacher
Old Mission School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Music Teacher
St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School
08.2009 - 06.2018
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music in EC3 to 8th grades.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
- Contributed to school-wide events such as musicals or talent shows by providing expertise in rehearsals and performances.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Encouraged creative expression among students by introducing them to wide range of musical genres and instruments.
Teacher - 2nd Grade/Teacher - 5th & 6th Grade
Holy Trinity School
Honolulu, Hawaii
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Ph.D. - Education; K To 12 Educational Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN03.2009
M.Ed - Elementary Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu06.2003
B.M. - Professional Music with a minor in Music Therapy
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA08.2000
Texas Teacher Certification Program -
Concordia University of Texas
Austin05-2005
H.S. - High School Diploma
Ernest Righetti High School
Santa Maria, CA05.1993
Skills
- Proficient in Voice, Guitar, Ukulele, and Harp
- Verbal and written communication
- Choral conducting
- Music production
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- Collaborative leadership
- Program management
- Teaching experience
- Project evaluation
- Fundraising
Timeline
Music Teacher
St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic School
07.2024 - 07.2025
Music Director
St. Paul Catholic Church
07.2023 - 07.2024
Music Specialist
International School Of Texas
08.2020 - 05.2022
Music Teacher
Old Mission School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Music Teacher
St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School
08.2009 - 06.2018
Founding Artistic Director
Artistic Education Company
01.2006 - 05.2022
Teacher - 2nd Grade/Teacher - 5th & 6th Grade
Holy Trinity School
08.2000 - 06.2002
Ph.D. - Education; K To 12 Educational Leadership
Walden University
M.Ed - Elementary Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu
B.M. - Professional Music with a minor in Music Therapy
Berklee College of Music
Texas Teacher Certification Program -
Concordia University of Texas
H.S. - High School Diploma
Ernest Righetti High School
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