Overview
Work History
Education
Musical Experience
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Nico O'Hara

Las Cruces

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teaching

LCPS
Las Cruces
01.2026 - 05.2026
  • Maintained a safe environment for learning.
  • Created lessons that facilitated development in musical abilities.
  • Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.

Private Lessons Teacher

Freelance
01.2023 - Current
  • Taught private lessons to students in grades 6th - 12th in an individual setting
  • Developed individualized lesson plans and teaching strategies to meet the needs of each student
  • Maintained positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their satisfaction with the student's progress
  • Assisted students in developing their confidence in the material and understanding of the concepts
  • Taught throughout LCPS, initially starting at Centennial High School

Equipment Manager

NMSU's Rock Band Proud Pete
05.2023 - Current
  • Trained team members on proper equipment handling techniques.
  • Collaborated with band members to assess equipment needs for events.

NAfME President

NAfME / NMSU
Las Cruces
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Coordinated meetings for chapter with over 40 members.
  • Established communication with members to facilitate engagement.

Tutor

ArtSmart
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted students in developing their music reading, writing, and performance skills.
  • Provided feedback to students regarding their progress.
  • Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions to enhance artistic skills.

Light / Sound / Stage Technician

Las Cruces Chamber Ballet
12.2021 - 12.2024
  • Serviced and controlled audio and lighting equipment for events and live performances.
  • Adjusted sound and lighting levels to enhance event quality.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - K-12 Instrumental Education

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Instrumental Performance

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
05-2026

Musical Experience

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

  • Symphonic Band August 2023 - May 2024
  • Pride of New Mexico August 2023 - August 2025
  • Wind Symphony, August 2021 - August 2025
  • Roadrunner Revue (Pep Band), August 2021 - August 2025
  • Jazz Ensemble January 2021 - May 2025
  • Collegiate Rock Band 'Proud Pete', January 2021
  • Philharmonic Orchestra, August 2019 - May 2023

Accomplishments

New Mexico All State - 2018-2020

References

Dr. Michael Mapp

Director of Bands, New Mexico State University

575-646-3319, mikemapp@nmsu.edu

Dr. Steven Smyth

Assistant Director of Bands, Director of Athletic Bands

405-762-2643, stevensmyth1@gmail.com

Nathaniel Cantu

Camino Real Middle School / Vista Middle School Orchestra Director

575-202-8654, ncantu@lcps.net

Timeline

Student Teaching

LCPS
01.2026 - 05.2026

NAfME President

NAfME / NMSU
08.2024 - 05.2025

Tutor

ArtSmart
10.2023 - 05.2024

Equipment Manager

NMSU's Rock Band Proud Pete
05.2023 - Current

Private Lessons Teacher

Freelance
01.2023 - Current

Light / Sound / Stage Technician

Las Cruces Chamber Ballet
12.2021 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - K-12 Instrumental Education

New Mexico State University

Bachelor of Arts - Instrumental Performance

New Mexico State University
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