Saxophone with Elissa M.

Royal Caribbean Cruises

My duties were live music performance on the saxophone(s), flute(s) and clarinet(s). I performed a variety of styles including jazz, broadway music, classical, pop, country, funk, Latin jazz and Salsa. I spoke English and Spanish with guests and passengers aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships. I also worked with fellow crew members on safety duties involving lifeboat drills and emergency evacuation plans. I had to be educated on our Save the Waves environmental program at sea, in addition to passing firefighting classes and training courses.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

I was a substitute teacher in the public school system in Miami, Florida. My job was to assist in the instruction and education of school aged children from 5 to 18 years of age. I taught all subjects to any student of any ability or level, including special needs education. Subjects included were: English, ESOL, Science, Math, Reading, Writing, Band and Jazz Band, Choir, Theatre, Dance, and more.

Florida Parks and Recreation- Westwind Lakes Park, Miami

I was one of the camp leaders for a summer program that was primarily for special needs individuals. In this summer camp we held events such as going to the zoo, public pool outings, picnics, art, music, and dance classes, academic tutoring, computer game events, parties, PE programs, yoga, meditation, and more. I was the leader of some of the music events- I often took out my saxophone and flute and performed for my students.

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Indiana University Bloomington- Jacobs School of Music

Miami-Dade Community College

Miami-Dade Community College

I had to pass a substitute teaching certification course and class in order to be eligible to teach in Miami-Dade County as a substitute teacher.

Miami-Dade Community College

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Professional Proficiency

Native Proficiency