EDUCATION
California State University Long Beach
Master of Arts - Musicology
Thesis: "Liszt's Italian Soundscapes: Venezia e Napoli as Travel Writing"
Fall 2019
California State University Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education with an emphasis in Piano
Fall 2014
El Camino Community College
Transfer - Music
Fall 2009
Master of Arts - Musicology
Thesis: "Liszt's Italian Soundscapes: Venezia e Napoli as Travel Writing"
Fall 2019
California State University Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education with an emphasis in Piano
Fall 2014
El Camino Community College
Transfer - Music
Fall 2009
WORK EXPERIENCE
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro/Wilmington, CA
Music Program Coordinator (January 2015 - Present)
Music Program Coordinator: supervises all music instructors and music programs located within three main site locations. Currently supervises six music instructors. Manages music budget and supply orders. Coordinates music program staff schedules and program needs with other facility Directors, Development team, and in collaboration with all staff. Coordinates with all staff for the Arts Academy Program, which showcases all art forms (i.e., fine arts, digital arts, dance, and music) at a bi-annual community event located at the Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro, CA. Created music charts. Provided music staff training for appropriate lesson planning and facility policies.
Music Instructor (January 2009 - Present)
Music Instructor: adept in creating positive, engaging, and supportive learning environments for students from diverse backgrounds. Implement instrumental music instruction to students participating in the after-school music program. Aided in the development and creation of an individualized teaching methodology within a music program that is provided to all ages and music levels (K-12). Teaches students how to read music notation, develop proficiency on specific instruments such as: piano, guitar, drums, ukulele and voice. Established youth chorus and various rock bands/ensembles. Ensured that all members received proper techniques for the appropriate instrument. Engaged students with unique and fun lesson plans. Retained accurate records of student attendance sheets and applications. Organized and coordinated countless recitals in collaboration with the dance program. Setting up stage with instruments and accurate sound equipment.
Graduate Assistant
MUS 190: A Listener’s Approach To Music, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Fall 2016
Assisted Dr. Robert Wahl. Graded all tests and concert reports. Prepared and presented a 90-minute lecture on Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique.
Teacher’s Assistant
Music Appreciation, California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA
Fall 2010
Assisted Dr. Stephen F. Moore. Graded all tests, homework assignments, and concert reports. Tutored students regarding the material presented during lectures. Created seating charts and attendance rosters for a large lecture class of 100+ students. Documented daily attendance and participation credit.
Music Program Coordinator (January 2015 - Present)
Music Program Coordinator: supervises all music instructors and music programs located within three main site locations. Currently supervises six music instructors. Manages music budget and supply orders. Coordinates music program staff schedules and program needs with other facility Directors, Development team, and in collaboration with all staff. Coordinates with all staff for the Arts Academy Program, which showcases all art forms (i.e., fine arts, digital arts, dance, and music) at a bi-annual community event located at the Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro, CA. Created music charts. Provided music staff training for appropriate lesson planning and facility policies.
Music Instructor (January 2009 - Present)
Music Instructor: adept in creating positive, engaging, and supportive learning environments for students from diverse backgrounds. Implement instrumental music instruction to students participating in the after-school music program. Aided in the development and creation of an individualized teaching methodology within a music program that is provided to all ages and music levels (K-12). Teaches students how to read music notation, develop proficiency on specific instruments such as: piano, guitar, drums, ukulele and voice. Established youth chorus and various rock bands/ensembles. Ensured that all members received proper techniques for the appropriate instrument. Engaged students with unique and fun lesson plans. Retained accurate records of student attendance sheets and applications. Organized and coordinated countless recitals in collaboration with the dance program. Setting up stage with instruments and accurate sound equipment.
Graduate Assistant
MUS 190: A Listener’s Approach To Music, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Fall 2016
Assisted Dr. Robert Wahl. Graded all tests and concert reports. Prepared and presented a 90-minute lecture on Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique.
Teacher’s Assistant
Music Appreciation, California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA
Fall 2010
Assisted Dr. Stephen F. Moore. Graded all tests, homework assignments, and concert reports. Tutored students regarding the material presented during lectures. Created seating charts and attendance rosters for a large lecture class of 100+ students. Documented daily attendance and participation credit.
SKILLS
Musical Instruments
Over twenty years studying piano: musicianship, technique, and Classical to Contemporary repertoire. Basic knowledge and skills with most instrument families other than piano, and which include guitar, voice, percussion, strings, winds, and brass.
Technology
Microsoft Office Suite, iWorks, Finale Music Notation Software, Garage Band, Photoshop, Google Classroom, Schoology, and Zoom.
Languages
Italian. Basic understanding of Spanish.
Over twenty years studying piano: musicianship, technique, and Classical to Contemporary repertoire. Basic knowledge and skills with most instrument families other than piano, and which include guitar, voice, percussion, strings, winds, and brass.
Technology
Microsoft Office Suite, iWorks, Finale Music Notation Software, Garage Band, Photoshop, Google Classroom, Schoology, and Zoom.
Languages
Italian. Basic understanding of Spanish.
HONORS
California State University Long Beach
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
4.0 GPA, Spring 2018
California State University Long Beach
College of the Arts – Bob Cole Conservatory of Music
Achievement in Musicology, Spring 2018
California State University, Dominguez Hills
College of the Arts – Dean’s List
Fall 2014, Spring - Fall 2013, Fall 2012
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
4.0 GPA, Spring 2018
California State University Long Beach
College of the Arts – Bob Cole Conservatory of Music
Achievement in Musicology, Spring 2018
California State University, Dominguez Hills
College of the Arts – Dean’s List
Fall 2014, Spring - Fall 2013, Fall 2012
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Mu Phi Epsilon Profession Music Fraternity, Gamma Sigma Chapter
Alumni Member
Spring 2013 - Present
National Music Teachers Association
Active Member
Spring 2013 - Present
California Music Teachers Association
Active Member
Spring 2013 - Present
Alumni Member
Spring 2013 - Present
National Music Teachers Association
Active Member
Spring 2013 - Present
California Music Teachers Association
Active Member
Spring 2013 - Present
REFERENCES
Available upon request.