Orlando Guerrero
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic music educator with extensive experience excelling in curriculum development and community outreach. Proven ability to coordinate large-scale performances and foster collaboration among diverse teams. Skilled in logistics planning and innovative teaching techniques, enhancing student engagement and success in music appreciation and history courses.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dual Credit Music Instructor
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Facilitate college-level music appreciation and history courses on high school campuses.
- Collaborate with administrative teams to maintain calendar alignment and physical learning environments.
- Lead field trips and artist meet-and-greets to expose students to professional studio and performance settings.
- Organized music workshops and recitals to enhance student engagement.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and feedback sessions.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
Head Mariachi & Choral Director
Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, TX
01.2015 - Current
- Oversee all operations of two large-scale music programs (choral and mariachi), coordinating rehearsals, performances, and events with internal teams, artists, and community stakeholders.
- Produce over 30 performances annually, including showcases, state competitions, and cultural events.
- Manage guest artist visits, travel logistics, front-of-house prep, and student hospitality for up to 300 to 1,000 guests.
- Collaborated with music educators to align choral programs with curriculum goals.
- Maintain the performance space's appearance and security, ensuring readiness for daily use and large events.
- Curate programs that reflect community culture, while aligning with organizational goals and industry standards.
- Organized community outreach events to promote choral music and engagement.
- Managed logistics for concerts, including venue selection and scheduling rehearsals.
- Fostered a positive environment that encouraged teamwork and creativity among singers.
- Supervised administrative tasks such as ordering music scores, organizing performances, booking venues.
- Cultivated an environment of respect among students while maintaining high expectations for performance quality.
- Collaborated with accompanists, soloists, and other instrumentalists when preparing for concerts or recordings.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts by creating promotional materials or participating in special events.
- Scheduled regular meetings with staff and volunteers to discuss strategies for upcoming events.
- Created engaging activities that encouraged students to explore their own creative potentials in a group setting.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Platoon Sergeant & Musical Performance Team Leader
U.S. Army
Albuquerque , NM
05.2010 - Current
- Led training exercises to enhance unit readiness and combat effectiveness.
- Supervised soldiers during daily operations and ensured mission compliance.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment and supplies to support field operations.
- Enforced safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Mentored junior soldiers in leadership skills and professional development.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess soldier capabilities and readiness.
- Planned tactical missions and executed strategies for operational success.
- Facilitated communication between higher command and team members effectively.
- Maintained a high level of morale among troops through positive reinforcement techniques and providing recognition when deserved.
- Evaluated personnel periodically on job performance and occupational-related strengths and weaknesses.
- Compiled monthly reports on personnel actions such as awards, promotions and disciplinary actions taken within the platoon.
- Maintained unit discipline by enforcing standards of conduct and military regulations.
- Organized logistics requirements such as transportation, ammunition supply, medical support and communications systems.
- Evaluated soldier performance during field exercises in order to identify strengths and weaknesses within the unit.
- Managed administrative duties such as tracking attendance records for drills, evaluations and other events.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Performance
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2007
Doctor of Musical Arts - Music Education
Boston University
Boston, MASkills
- Cross-functional collaboration and reporting
- Military experience (Platoon Sergeant / event logistics)
- Culturally responsive planning and programming
- Additional skills and certifications
- Apple Keynote, Google Suite, MS Office
- Soundtrap, Noteflight, Finale, Canva
- Logistics planning
- Team collaboration
- Program curation
- Community outreach
- Event management
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Performance coordination
- Music theory
- Effective communication
- Music industry insight
- Repertoire selection
- Recital coordination
- Innovative teaching techniques
- Choral ensemble instruction
- Expert instrumentalist
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Professional networking
- Music history
- Pedagogical research
Languages
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- EC-12 Music Education
- Principal as Instructional Leader
- Active Security Clearance (Military)
Accomplishments
UIL State Mariachi Festival Sweepstakes
UIL Mariachi Contest Sweepstakes
Pre UIL & UIL Choir Contest Sweepstakes
Students placed in the TMEA All-State Choirs
World Strides Music Festival Overall Music Program Sweepstakes Award, Anaheim, CA
US Army School of Music Honor Graduate Award
US Army School of Music Medal of Excellence
University of North Texas Concerto Competition Winner
Texas Music Teachers Association Young Artist Winner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dual Credit Music Instructor
El Paso Community College
01.2018 - Current
Head Mariachi & Choral Director
Ysleta Independent School District
01.2015 - Current
Platoon Sergeant & Musical Performance Team Leader
U.S. Army
05.2010 - Current
Master of Arts - Music Performance
Lynn University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of North Texas
Doctor of Musical Arts - Music Education
Boston University
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