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Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
Baroque Trumpet Playing
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Thomas Sparacio

Monroe,New Jersey

Summary

Skilled Music Teacher offering [20] years of experience as educator, leader and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Certified in [Teacher of Students with Disabilities] by [New Jersey]. Personable Music Instructor offering a proven history of client satisfaction and skill development demonstrated over 20 years of instruction experience. Eager to leverage advanced knowledge of music composition and instruction. Music Teacher talented at promoting creative expression among elementary and middle school students. Bringing diverse training in voice, piano and guitar. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience onto all students. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Certified in New Jersey to teach elementary, middle grades and high school. Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience onto all students. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Certified in New Jersey to teach elementary middle grades, and high school

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instrumental Music Teacher

Carrier Clinic, Hackensack Meridian Health Net
09.2011 - Current
  • Instructed students in music theory and composition in classroom environment.
  • Taught students to master instrument of choice during daily lessons.
  • Coached students to play various song on piano, guitar, Electric Bass, Drums, violin, Trumpet, Trombone , Tuba, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone,
  • Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
  • Provided instruction in one-on-one environment for students of varied age and ability.
  • Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Developed and presented lectures on range of music-related subjects for classes of up to [Number] students.
  • Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate [Number] students about fundamentals and history of music.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Utilized current technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
  • Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
  • Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.

Education

Master of Arts - Students With Disabilities

Kean University
Union, NJ
05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Arts And Letters

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY
01.1979

No Degree - Music Performance

Mannes Collage of Music
New York, NY
06.1976

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Art Appreciation
  • Special Events
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Affiliations

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks


New York City Fire Department

Certification

  • Licensed Teacher of Music K-12 - State of New Jersey

Baroque Trumpet Playing

I made my own Baroque Trumpets and play them in my classroom. Im looking for a pipe organ to accompany me in church.

Timeline

Instrumental Music Teacher

Carrier Clinic, Hackensack Meridian Health Net
09.2011 - Current

Master of Arts - Students With Disabilities

Kean University

Bachelor of Science - Arts And Letters

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York

No Degree - Music Performance

Mannes Collage of Music
Thomas Sparacio