Motivated, hardworking, and responsible individual seeking employment with an established company that enable me to be part of their team and to acquire new skills.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Grace Lutheran Church
Round Rock, Texas
Piano Accompanist
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
Coordinated with music directors by helping out with rehearsals.
Directed with different sections of the ensemble.
Performed for competition and special events.
Pickle Elementary School
Austin, TX
Music Specialist
08.2019 - 01.2022
Job overview
Taught Curriculum enhanced lesson plans that educated students about the fundamentals and history of music on the kindergarten to 5th grade level.
Assisted with daily classroom and program procedures.
Took part in faculty meetings, parent- teacher conferences, and school events.
Prepared students for special events such as Cinco de Mayo, Pickle Day, Veterans Day, Holiday concert, Black history month, Earth Day, and talent show.
Organized events that showcase the skills of students with collaboration from other specials area teacher.
Assessed student growth through formative and summative assessments.
Ann Richards Middle School
Mission, Texas
Choir Director
08.2017 - 05.2019
Job overview
Choose appropriate music based on the skill level of the students.
Organize and execute performances featuring the choir program, teach basic music theory and music literacy.
Coordinate with different departments and offices within the school for events featuring the performing arts students.
Coordinate with other performing arts teachers to organize school events and recruitments.
Organize trips for festivals and administrative work necessary for any events for the school year.
Prepared and performed for fall and spring concert.
Assessed student growth through formative and summative assessments.
Prepared students for UIL, Solo and Ensemble, and Region auditions.
Chose suitable music for vocal types and organized rehearsals to prepare members for performances.
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
McAllen, Texas
Piano Accompanist
05.2013 - 05.2019
Job overview
Coordinated with music directors by helping out with rehearsals.
Directed with different sections of the ensemble.
Performed for competition and special events.
Musical Living Academy
McAllen, Texas
Piano Instructor
06.2012 - 05.2019
Job overview
Trained students in music theory, piano, and aural skills.
Organized weekly piano lessons and assigned each student their music needed.
Planned and coordinated piano recitals for students to showcase their achievement.
Prepared students for special events or competitions.
Supervised and Tested students proficiency by having students sight read and finish up music theory work.
Motivated and directed students to practice daily to present their piece of music to their parents.
Managed and reinforced students to take initiative for their own learning.
Juarez Lincoln High School
Mission, Texas
Piano Accompanist
08.2016 - 05.2017
PSJA Southwest Early College High School
Pharr, Texas
Piano Accompanist/ Assistant Choir Director
08.2013 - 05.2014
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, Texas
Graduate Assistant
08.2012 - 05.2013
Job overview
Coordinated with the students instructor to help with their performance.
Motivated students to be creative in their approach to their piece of music.
Handled all the piano music and ensure that students focused on their part of the music.
Supervised student’s musical progress weekly and attended weekly studio seminars.
Performed for students final examination and participated in any musical event.
Education
The University of Texas- Pan American
Masters of Music from performance
12.2014
University Overview
Anticipated graduation date: December 2014
GPA: 3.88
The University of Texas- Pan American
Bachelors of Music Education
05.2012
University Overview
GPA: 3.92, Summa Cum Laude
Skills
50 wpm
Detail oriented
Performance Management
Relationship Building
Teaching
Team player
Typing
Powerpoint
Word
Organizational Skills
CPR
Public Speaking
Team Building
Microsoft Word
SEL
Certification
Classroom teacher Music Grades (EC-12), 08/01/16 - 09/01/21
Kenneth Rivens, (956) 566-9537, Head Choir Director at Edinburg CISD, Kenneth.Rivens@gmail.com, 4210 N Main St Apt 7, McAllen, TX, 78504
Steven Herzberg, (956) 631-6121, Pastor at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, spherzberg1@aol.com, 1105 W Fern Ave., McAllen, TX, 78501
Dr. Brendan Kinsella, (956) 665-2874, Assistant Professor Piano / Collaborative Piano, brendan.kinsella@utrgv.edu, University of Texas Pan-American, Edinburg, TX, 78541
Dr. Shoko Kinsella, (956) 665-2884, Lecturer Applied Piano / Piano Accompanimentist, shoko.kinsella@utrgv.edu, University of Texas Pan-American, Edinburg, TX, 78541
Edelir Garza, (956) 221-3145, Pianist, owner at Musical Living Academy, edelirgarza@hotmail.com