G E R A R D O J AV I E R R A M I R E Z

EDUCATION
California State University, Long Beach

Single Subject Credential: Music Expected Spring 2019

Bachelor of Music, Instrumental Music Education May 2018

Bachelor of Music, Trumpet Performance May 2018

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Band/Orchestra/Choir Teacher - Lathrop Intermediate School January 2019 to Present

• Establish curriculum and expectations

• Build music program through tools like donorschoose.com

• Coordinate with administrators for performances at multiple elementary schools in two days.

Long-term Substitute - Santa Ana Unified School District November 2018 to January 2019

• Delivered daily student instruction with necessary adaptions for EL students and students with disabilities

• Took responsibility of music program in the absence of the previous director.

• Led musical performances with the students at events like the Lathrop open house showcase

RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE

VAPA Instructional Assistant - Irvine Unified School District August 2018 to October 2018

• Set up and organized classrooms for instruction for upwards of 50 students.

• Assisted teachers with helping students that were having any kind of difficulties.

• Taught the class in the event that the teacher had an emergency or had to leave the room for any reason.

Private Trumpet Teacher - Sam Ash Music October 2016 to Present

• Teach individual students pedagogy and hone skills at any level.

• Develop personalized curriculum for each student based on skill level and interests.

Music Coach - Mayfair High School June 2016 to June 2018

• Responsible for warm-ups, section rehearsals, and various managerial tasks.

• Assisted students that are having difficulties with music and sound production.

Brass Coach - San Pedro High School August 2017

• In charge of brass section of marching band and facilitating rehearsals with them.

S K I L L S A N D C E RT I F I C AT I O N S
Fluent in Spanish

Adaptability

Ability to work well under high pressure

Leadership

The California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)