Educator and Coordinator of Orchestral Programs

Curriculum Writer

Youth Concerts, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

• Created multi-task activities section for Youth Concerts Program highlighting the featured composer.

Symphonies for Schools Program, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

• Designed and developed music lesson plans for elementary, middle, and high schools in alignment with the California Performing Arts Framework and the Los Angeles Unified School District Arts Learning Standards.

Director, Coordinator, and Instructor

Music Masters Program, Pacific Symphony Orchestra for the Savanna School District, Anaheim, California

• Developed instrumental string and music appreciation curriculum and implemented programs for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students.
• Initiated parent and community involvement.
• Purchased, maintained and distributed over 500 string instruments.
• Served as liaison between Pacific Symphony and administration of school district in order to manage and maintain program objectives.
• Founded and produced year-end multi-cultural concert.
• Wrote and directed educational and promotional film showcasing Music Masters Program.
• Conducted staff development in instrumental strings for district teachers.
• Pioneered mentoring program between elementary and middle school.

Orchestral Repertoire Teacher

Pacific Symphony Institute Orchestra, Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, and Santa Ana All District Orchestra

• Conducted sectional rehearsals on both the violin and viola.

Educator for the Gifted and Talented

Anaheim Union High School District GATE Orchestra, Anaheim, California

• Coordinated beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. Responsible for 100% growth of the three string orchestra classes.
• Created and presented thirty weeks of multi-tasked lessons.

Music Program Developer

Music Mentor Program, Long Beach Unified School District

• Wrote and received grant, and coordinated program that provided musicians from the Long Beach Symphony to mentor music teachers for their own professional development.

Strings R Us Program, Long Beach Unified School District

• Developed and conducted an interactive ensemble performance program that introduces the String Family to elementary grades.