Renee Calvo
San Diego,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience onto students. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Knowledgeable professional with strong background in teaching fine arts. Proven track record of successfully engaging students in learning. Employs deep understanding of importance of creativity in classroom to meet student needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher/Drama Director
The Cambridge School
06.2018 - Current
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette
Soloist and Section Leader
San Diego Master Chorale
09.2019 - Current
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Music Adjunct Faculty
University Of San Diego
08.2011 - 05.2023
- Class voice and private vocal lessons
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
- Organized, prepared, and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
Church Musician
St. Andrew's By The Sea Episcopal Church
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Accompanied services by providing piano and organ music
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
Pianist
Coronado Community Church
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided piano accompaniment via Zoom for weekly church services.
- Practiced selected music to accompany.
Director of Music
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
09.2016 - 06.2020
- 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.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
Operatic Soprano
San Diego Opera
01.2008 - 05.2018
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
Voice Class Instructor and Class Piano Instructor
City Heights Music School
05.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed classroom environment conducive for learning to meet maturity level and interest of students.
- Evaluated progress of individual students to adjust teaching strategies to meet needs.
- Facilitated learning through imagination, sensory activities and age-appropriate activities focusing on growth and development.
- Implemented positive behavior interventions and supports to promote rules and compliance in classroom.
Soprano Section Leader and Soloist
First Presbyterian Church of San Diego
10.2007 - 12.2012
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
Private Vocal Instructor
Children’s Performing Arts Academy
09.2008 - 06.2012
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Graduate Assistant
San Diego State University Music Department
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Helped students develop diligent study habits and strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
Musical Theater Teacher
San Diego Junior Theatre
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
Choral Accompanist/Pianist
College Avenue Baptist Church
01.2005 - 09.2007
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Lead rehearsals by demonstrating specific song parts.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Coached soloists and ensembles for specific parts.
Musical Theater Music Director/Vocal Coach
Belvoir Terrace Performing Arts
04.2006 - 01.2007
- 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.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
Soprano Soloist/Section Leader
Sacred Heart Parish
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
Education
M.M. Vocal Performance - Music
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA2008
B.M. Music - Piano/Voice
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA2001
Skills
- Art History Expertise
- Multicultural Art Mastery
- School Assemblies
- Behavior Management
- Lesson Planning
- Choral Performances
- Rehearsal Direction
- Theater Production Coordination
- Learning Enhancement
- Acting and Performance Techniques
- Vocal Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Scheduling Coordination
Affiliations
National Association Teachers Of Singing
American Organ Guild
Music Teachers Association of California
Timeline
Church Musician
St. Andrew's By The Sea Episcopal Church
10.2021 - 04.2022
Pianist
Coronado Community Church
08.2020 - 04.2021
Soloist and Section Leader
San Diego Master Chorale
09.2019 - Current
Music Teacher/Drama Director
The Cambridge School
06.2018 - Current
Director of Music
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
09.2016 - 06.2020
Music Adjunct Faculty
University Of San Diego
08.2011 - 05.2023
Voice Class Instructor and Class Piano Instructor
City Heights Music School
05.2010 - 12.2012
Private Vocal Instructor
Children’s Performing Arts Academy
09.2008 - 06.2012
Operatic Soprano
San Diego Opera
01.2008 - 05.2018
Soprano Section Leader and Soloist
First Presbyterian Church of San Diego
10.2007 - 12.2012
Graduate Assistant
San Diego State University Music Department
08.2007 - 05.2008
Musical Theater Teacher
San Diego Junior Theatre
01.2007 - 12.2007
Musical Theater Music Director/Vocal Coach
Belvoir Terrace Performing Arts
04.2006 - 01.2007
Soprano Soloist/Section Leader
Sacred Heart Parish
08.2005 - 06.2006
Choral Accompanist/Pianist
College Avenue Baptist Church
01.2005 - 09.2007
M.M. Vocal Performance - Music
San Diego State University
B.M. Music - Piano/Voice
Point Loma Nazarene University