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Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Bachelor of Arts in Music with Teaching Certification
Graduated Cum Laude, 2009
Musical Studies
Voice: Elementary, Choral, Chamber Choir, Jazz, Opera, Solo, and Musical Theatre
Bassoon: Symphonic, Chamber, and Solo
Piano: Choral Rehearsal and Solo Performance
Marching Band: Colorguard Flags
Artistic Studies
Acrylic Painting
Black and White Ink
Chalk Pastel and Charcoal
Graphics: Canva, MS Office
Mixed Media
Silverpoint Drawing
Website Design: HTML, CSS, Wix
Video: Canva, Clipchamp, Adobe Premiere Pro
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Accounting/Bookkeeping
Classical Musician
Classroom Management
Drawing/Painting/Design
Event Planning
Microsoft Office
Money Handling
Phone Etiquette
Typing Speed: 53wpm
Website Coding & Design
Adaptability
Artistic & Creative
Coachable
Detail-Oriented
Fast Learner
Independent / Self-Driven
Intellectual
Organized
Problem Solving
Professionalism
Professional Affiliations
Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), 2002-present
Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI), International Women's Music Fraternity, 2007-present
Certifications
Texas Teaching Certificate: Valid through February 2027
Orff Level 1 Certificate: Lifetime Certificate
Resumé
Head Middle School Choir Director
Brownville Independent School District, Vela Middle School
August 2017 - Present. Brownsville, Texas.
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Instruct students in choral techniques, music literacy, and performance strategies.
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Direct and mentor a small team, including an assistant director, an accompanist, and myself.
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Manage budget accounts, submit and track purchase and travel requests, and keep track of deadlines.
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Account for student activity account deposits, check requests, and activity reports.
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Maintain a music library for student and director use.
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Plan and organize events, including concerts, competitions, recruiting and retention trips, fundraisers, and summer Choir camps.
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Designing tickets, programs, website, and promotional materials for print and social media.
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Maintain communication with parents and students, via phone, email, text message, and social media.
Substitute Teacher
Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District, Various Campuses
February 2017 - May 2017. Los Fresnos, Texas.
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Managing and monitoring Pre-Kinder through 12th grade classrooms of absent teachers throughout the school district, on various campuses.
Art Instructor
Spirited Art
November 2016 - January 2017. Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Planning and instructing painting classes for children and adults.
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Maintaining the painting studio and equipment.
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Reporting on materials needed to the owner.
Middle School Choir Director, Multiple Campuses
Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District
August 2013 - June 2016. Los Fresnos, Texas.
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Coordinate Choir program activities between the three Los Fresnos CISD campuses.
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Instruct students in choral techniques, music literacy, and performance strategies.
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Manage budget accounts, submit and track purchase and travel requests, and keep track of deadlines.
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Account for student activity account deposits, check requests, and activity reports.
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Maintain a music library for student and director use.
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Plan and organize events, including concerts, competitions, recruiting and retention trips, and fundraisers.
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Designing tickets, programs, website, and promotional materials for print and social media.
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Maintain communication with parents and students, via phone, email, text message, and social media.
Elementary Music Teacher, Pre-K through 5th Grade
Brownsville Independent School District, Russell Elementary School
August 2009 - June 2013. Brownsville, Texas.
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Teach music classes for all students on campus, from Pre-Kinder through 5th grade.
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Instruct students in musical movement, music literacy, and performance strategies.
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Manage a small budget account, submit and track purchase and travel requests, and keep track of deadlines.
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Maintain a music library and various instruments for student and director use.
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Plan and organize events, including concerts and competitions
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Maintain communication with parents and students, via phone, email, and text message.