Tatum Gonzalez
STATE_US
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood & Primary Music Educator
Irvine Unified School District
Irvine, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Early Childhood Music Educator - Learning Link (Ages 0–4)
- Lead parent-child music classes focused on singing, movement, rhythm exploration, and early childhood development
- Facilitate interactive musical experiences that support fine motor, social, and language skills
- Communicate with caregivers and model music activities
- K–3 General Music Educator
- Teach elementary general music classes incorporating singing, instruments, movement, music literacy, and creative activities
- Adapt instruction for diverse learning needs and varying grade levels
- Foster positive classroom culture through engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons
Early Childhood Music Educator
Colburn School
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Incorporate Kodály, Orff Schulwerk, and Dalcroze-inspired approaches to support active and developmentally appropriate music learning
- Boost language development in young children through the incorporation of rhyming games, storytelling, and song lyrics
- Increase parent involvement in early childhood education through regular communication and family-centered events
- Strengthen children's motor skills through the use of musical instruments and creative movement exercises
Student Teacher - General Music/Vocal
Garden Grove Unified School District
Garden Grove, CA
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Work with mentor teacher to learn about current standards.
- Facilitate small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivate positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promote a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and enforcing classroom rules.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Music Education
Chapman University
05.2025
Bachelor of Music Education - undefined
Chapman University
05.2024
Timeline
Early Childhood & Primary Music Educator
Irvine Unified School District
07.2025 - Current
Early Childhood Music Educator
Colburn School
01.2025 - Current
Student Teacher - General Music/Vocal
Garden Grove Unified School District
08.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Music Education - undefined
Chapman University
Master of Arts in Teaching - Music Education
Chapman University