Christian C.
Band Director & Music Educator @NYC Public Schools
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WORK HISTORY
Band Director & Music Educator @NYC Public Schools
New York, NY, US
Designed and implemented instrumental music curriculum that provides differentiated instruction and assessment for students of all cognitive functioning levels.Created lesson plans in both General Music and Instrumental Music (Band), based on data driven results of previous assessments. These assessments including but not limited to checking for understanding charts (in music), Playing Tests (Scored via a rubric that includes both teacher commented next steps and quantitative measuring of learning), Pre Assessment and Post Assessment worksheets that focus on developing student meta cognition, etc.Directed, coordinated, and organized concert events that included 200 beginner students performing in one night on stage.Coordinated, directed and taught after school and Saturday School music programs.Directed and performed with student musical ensembles outside of school.(Previous experiences.Elementary feeder schools, Brooklyn Borough Hall, music rehearsal studios, etc.)Proficient Performance on following instrument (to foster effective modeling of instrumental performance): Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Baritone, Trombone.Performed National Anthem (Star Spangled Banner) on piano for 6th, 7th and 8th assembly periods routinely.Experienced and skilled in handling disciplinary action with students.(Particularly in a urban school setting).Strong classroom management.(Per teacher observation evaluations).Experienced in working/teaching students with special needs. This includes but is not limited to students who are/have Autism, ADD, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, deaf, emotionally disturbed, at-risk students.Presented a lesson observed by New York City School\'s Chancellor Carmen Fariña.Musical instrument repairs on following instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Snare Drum.
EDUCATION
City University of New York-Brooklyn College
Advanced Certificate for Music Education, Music Teacher Education, K - 12
Ithaca College
Master of Music in Music Education, Music Teacher Education
State University of New York College at Purchase
Bachelor of Music - cum laude, Music Performance: Clarinet, 3.5 GPA
ABOUT CHRISTIAN C.
Caring, dedicated, experienced, and passionate Urban Music Educator and Music Performer. Over 5 years consistantly rated as an Effective Educator. Highly interested in working with challenging student populations in Title 1 school settings.
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