Ricardo Vela
Rio Grande City,TX
Summary
My name is Ricardo Vela, professional educator with four years experience and passion for music instruction and child development. Extensive experience in creating and delivering comprehensive music programs that resonate with young learners. Highly collaborative and results-driven, known for adaptability and reliability in meeting evolving needs of school community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chior Director
Heritage Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Inspired a love of choral music in students, leading to an increase in choir participation and student retention.
- Provided oversight and administration for choir music programs.
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Increased community engagement with regular public concerts and events showcasing the choir''s talent.
Band Director
RGC High School & Veterans Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Promoted teamwork within ensembles leading to improved collaboration between sections during performances.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Established strong relationships with students, parents, and school administrators to foster a supportive musical community.
- Reinforced the importance of music education by advocating for strong arts programs within the school and local community.
Elementary Music Teacher
Marcell Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Established a positive learning environment through consistent classroom management techniques and clear expectations for behavior and achievement.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Promoted inclusivity within the music program by designing accessible lessons and accommodating special needs students whenever possible.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX12.2019
Associate of Arts - Music
South Texas College
01.2017
Skills
- Proficiency in handling microphones, cables, mixers, and amps
- Troubleshooting common technology errors
- Classroom management
- Audio editing skills using Audacity
- Vocal experience
- Basic knowledge of American sign language and Spanish
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Cross-curricular connections
- Assessment strategies
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate
Music Ec-12
References
Luis Reyes
Band Director, Veterans Middle School
956-330-3733
Luis_a_reyes@live.com
Carlos Garcia
Fine Arts Director, Mission isd
956-624-1202
crgarc20@mcisd.org
Gumaro Barrera
Band Director, Rio Grande City High School
956-735-7210
gbarrera044@rgccisd.org
Dr. Jason Mitchell
Lecturer of Composition and Music Technology, UTRGV
512- 680-4400
Jason.mitchell@utrgv.edu
Timeline
Chior Director
Heritage Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Band Director
RGC High School & Veterans Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Elementary Music Teacher
Marcell Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Music
South Texas College
Texas Educator Certificate
Music Ec-12
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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