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Resume

Experience

2024 - 2025

DIRECTOR OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC - AVALON SCHOOL

Long Beach Unified School District

  • Designed sequenced learning experiences aligned to learner needs, growth data, and organizational priorities.

  • Built structured learning pathways and instructional supports to strengthen skill development and engagement.

  • Applied culturally responsive strategies to expand access and participation.

2021 - 2024

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ELECTIVES DEPARTMENT CHAIR  - LOCKE COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Green Dot Public Schools

  • Led curriculum revision and instructional planning across electives to improve alignment, quality, and learner engagement.

  • Coached educators and facilitated professional development on curriculum, engagement strategies, and equity-centered instruction.

  • Managed department operations (scheduling, documentation, budgeting, and evaluation) to strengthen consistency and execution.

2020 - 2021

BAND DIRECTOR - NOGALES HIGH SCHOOL

Rowland Unified School District

  • Adapted curriculum and instructional materials for remote and hybrid learning to ensure continuity and accessibility.

  • Streamlined instructional workflows to align with district requirements and operational protocols.

  • Built student leadership structures to support peer-led learning and collaboration.

2018 - 2020

BAND DIRECTOR - JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Albuquerque Public Schools

  • Adapted curriculum materials and pacing guides to meet the needs of diverse learner groups.

  • Designed assessment systems to measure progress and guide instructional adjustments.

  • Built documentation and resource-management systems to improve program continuity and consistency.

Education

2024 - 2025

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS

  • Specialization in Charter and Autonomous Schools

Master of Arts in School Leadership

Carson, California

1984 - 1990

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY - MAIN CAMPUS

  • Specialization in Instrumental Music Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Professional Skillsets

Core Competencies

  • Instructional Design (ADDIE, SAM)

  • eLearning Development & Storyboarding

  • Adult Learning Theory

  • Curriculum & Content Adaptation

  • Assessment & Evaluation

  • LMS (SCORM)

  • Facilitation (ILT/VILT) & Onboarding

  • Technical & Instructional Documentation

  • Multimedia Production

  • Process Improvement

  • Performance Support

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

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