About Jorge R.
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Substitute Music Teacher
Feb, 2020 - PresentNYCDOE
Substitute music teacher for the NYC Department of Education, substituting for multiple music teachers in public schools throughout New York City.
High School Band Student Teacher
Mar, 2019 - Jun, 2019NYCDOE
• Student teacher at a high school in Williamsburg, Brooklyn under a group of cooperating teachers to learn more about teaching high school band. • Working with students grades 9-12 in full band ensembles ranging from pure beginners to a NYSSMA level 4 Wind Ensemble and level 5 Jazz Band in a school with no pull-out lessons or musical knowledge prior to 9th grade. • Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band A received Gold ratings at NYSSMA at level 4 and 5.
Elementary General Music Student Teacher
Jan, 2019 - Mar, 2019NYCDOE
• Student teacher at an Elementary School in Flushing, Queens under an experienced cooperating teacher to learn more about elementary teaching. • Worked with students grades Pre-K-6th grade in a general music classroom teaching a curriculum aligning with the national and state core art standards consisting of recorder, xylophone, and guitar to both self-contained and inclusive classes. • Taught a mixed 4th-6th grade after-school band twice a week.
Unofficial Undergraduate Jazz Band Director
Nov, 2017 - Dec, 2019Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College
Directing a recital each semester of college level peers performing difficult big band charts as an optional, unofficial ensemble of the school of music.
Education
Music Education, BA
Aug, 2015 - Jan, 2020Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College
Certifications
Initial New York State Teaching Certificate, K-12 Music
Jan, 2020New York State
Certified public school teacher in K-12 Music in New York State.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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