Saxophone with Jorge R.

NYCDOE

Substitute music teacher for the NYC Department of Education, substituting for multiple music teachers in public schools throughout New York City.

NYCDOE

• 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.

NYCDOE

• 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.

Aaron 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.

Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College

New York State

Certified public school teacher in K-12 Music in New York State.

Limited Proficiency

Native Proficiency