Graduate Teaching Assistant 07/2023 to Current
University of South Florida – Tampa, Florida
• Operated in multiple teaching capacities such as Marching Band, Conducting Courses, and Ensembles
• Ran rehearsals in place of the director.
• Assisted Music classes, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and record-keeping.
• Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
• Logistics for various recruitment events and concerts
Conductor 07/2022 to 11/2022
Board Member 07/2022 to Current
FIUsion Ensemble – Miami, Florida
• Conducted all pieces with skill and efficiency
• Read and interpreted musical pieces to set appropriate tempos and styles
• Developed and implemented recruitment plans to maintain full group of performers
• Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues and disciplinary actions
• Developed strong working relationships with parents and students to propel organization vision and goals
• Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations
• Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program
• Gained familiarity with organization’s operational and financial challenges and opportunities to improve grant writing knowledge base
• Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources
Conducting Fellow July 2022
Brass Institutes of America- Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Ran rehearsals in place of the director.
• Read and interpreted musical pieces to set appropriate tempos and styles.
• Assisted Music classes, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and record-keeping.
• Coordinated special events and seasonal performances.
• Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
Director of Bands; Homestead Senior Highschool 08/2020 to Current
Miami Dade County Public Schools – Homestead, Florida
• Direct high school instrumental performers, such as marching band, orchestra, concert band, soloists, and ensembles.
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each students’ eligibility to participate in band.
• Comply with federal and state laws, state board of education rules, and board policy in the band area.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
• Ensure that programs are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely.
• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.
Honors Academy Director 01/2019 to 01/2023
Chamber Music Coordinator & Assistant Honors Academy Director 09/2016 to 01/2019
Trumpet Player 03/2016 to 01/23
Miami Wind Symphony – Miami, Florida
• Conducted all pieces with skill and efficiency
• Read and interpreted musical pieces to set appropriate tempos and styles
• Developed and implemented recruitment plans to maintain full group of performers
• Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues and disciplinary actions
• Developed strong working relationships with parents and students to propel organization vision and goals
• Devised and executed challenging and advanced curricula to foster excellence among students
• Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords
• Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs
• Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning
• Provided instruction in one-on-one environment for students of varied age and ability, while maintaining overall focus on entire group
• Taught students to master instrument of choice during weekly lessons
• Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
• Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians
• Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations
• Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program
• Gained familiarity with organization’s operational and financial challenges and opportunities to improve grant writing knowledge base
• Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources
• Wrote, reviewed, and edited proposals for grants, gifts, and contracts
Teacher/Summer Camp Counselor 06/2019 to Current (seasonal)
South Florida Youth Symphony – Miami, Florida
• Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Developed and implemented curriculum for students ages 6 to 15.
SITKA FINE ARTS CAMP June 2018-August 2018
Camp Counselor and Teaching Assistant
Provide supervision of students during times that they are not in classes: at meals, during recreation, in dormitories, at off-campus activities. Provide organized recreational activities for students each day according to schedule Exhibit role-model behavior around all students. Maintain a safe environment for all students by anticipating inter-student conflict, ensuring equitable enforcement of rules, and observing proactive safety procedures (e.g. emergency protocols, first aid, fire drills, van transportation). Oversee security, safety and comfort in dormitories. To reside in dormitory and to provide guidance to a small group of assigned students. To assist with room check-in, check-out and clean-up. Assist students who are upset, homesick or overwhelmed by Camp. To listen with empathy and to advocate for the needs of students. To refer students with continuing issues or acute problems to the Director of Students. Participate in other Camp activities on a rotational basis with other counselors: meal supervision, class assistance, evening programs, transportation, other activities.
MIAMI WIND SYMPHONY: HONORS ACADEMY September 2016-January 2018
Trumpet Instructor, Chamber Music Coordinator and Assistant Director
Responsible for instructing and providing lessons for over 10 Trumpet students. Coach and run weekly rehearsals with the Honor’s Brass Quintet. As well as assist with rehearsals for two youth wind symphonies’.
MIAMI WIND SYMPHONY March 2016-January 2018
Trumpet Section
“Pines of Rome”, “Video Games”, “John Williams” and “Tempered Steel”
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE August 2016-July 2017
Assistant Orchestra Director
Responsible for the daily warm up and tuning of the ensemble. As well as conducting the orchestra in the place of the director and running rehearsals.
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE January 2015 – July 2017
Music Teaching Assistant-Miami Dade College Wind Symphony Reponsible for the updating and maintenance of the music library. Concert and Event
Logistics such as Miami Dade College Honor Band and the Miami Dade College
Collaboration Concert with the Miami Wind Symphony. Daily setup and set-down of the MDC Wind Symphony classes and performances. As well as, instrumental and stand inventory.
ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER August 2013 – June 2014
Band Captain
Responsible for providing leadership and guidance to promote morale within band students.
GREATER MIAMI YOUTH SYMPHONY July 2014 – August 2014
Summer Camp Counselor
Responsible for overseeing campers during meals, music classes, and off-site trips. Assisted with band as well as recorder class instruction.
GREATER MIAMI YOUTH SYMPHONY August 2010 – April 2013
Section Leader
Participated in leadership trainings and band council. Maintained constant supervision amongst section in regards to discipline and quality of work. Held and led sectionals within subdivision.
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