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Education
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Oscar Calderon

St. Cloud,FL

Summary

Dynamic music educator with extensive experience at Southland Christian School, specializing in performance techniques and music instruments & theory. Proven ability to foster creativity and teamwork through engaging lesson plans and successful concerts. Proficient in piano, guitar, bass drums, violin and voice training, while effectively managing classrooms and mentoring students to achieve their musical potential.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Music Teacher

Zion Music Studio
05.2016 - Current

Designed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.

  • Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Developed engaging curriculum integrating various music genres and techniques to enhance student interest.
  • Mentored students in performance techniques, fostering confidence in public presentations and recitals.
  • Collaborated with parents to set educational goals and discuss student performance trends effectively.
  • Organized community music events, providing students opportunities for live performance experience.
  • Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
  • Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
  • Teaching piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, drums & vocals for students ages 3 and up.
  • Arranged performance recitals and concerts to allow students to showcase musical talents.

Music Teacher

Southland Christian School
08.2007 - 05.2021
  • Developed lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive classroom environment fostering musical exploration.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain discipline and focus during lessons.
  • Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Contributed to school-wide events such as musicals or talent shows by providing expertise in rehearsals and performances.
  • Engaged students through interactive activities that promote creativity and teamwork in music education.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Taught Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums & Vocals for students ages 5 and up.
  • Created various musical bands within the school to cover school chapels, services and revivals.
  • Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.

Education

High School Diploma -

Newtown High School
Queens, NY
07.1998

Some College (No Degree) - Finance & Music

Queens College
Flushing, NY

Skills

  • Performance techniques for various theatre & music events
  • Music theory expert
  • Piano, Guitar, Bass, Ukelele, Drums & Violin proficiency
  • Voice training professional
  • Music education proficiency for students grades kindergarten to college
  • Choir & Drama instructor
  • Studio management proficiency
  • Proficient in English & Spanish
  • Classroom management
  • Group and individual music instruction experience

Accomplishments

  • Put on special concerts & performance for students and parents.
  • Directed various musicals such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Shrek, Frozen, Oklahoma & Little Mermaid for the families of our school.
  • Awarded "Osceola Music Teacher of the Year 2015"

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Private Music Teacher

Zion Music Studio
05.2016 - Current

Music Teacher

Southland Christian School
08.2007 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Newtown High School

Some College (No Degree) - Finance & Music

Queens College