Music Educator, Arranger, Composer, Performer
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JOSÉ ABEL FIGUEROA
MUSICIAN- ARRANGER- COMPOSER
MUSIC TEACHER
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I'm a Music Teacher passionate about educating students through engaging lessons. I'm looking for a challenging position as a music teacher, where both my experience and education can be utilized to the fullest.
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8490 Orchard Creek Way . Elk Grove,
CA. 95624
CAREER HISTORY
PRIVATE MUSIC TEACHER 08/98-PRESENT
Merryhill Elementary School- Stockton, California
MUSIC and SPANISH TEACHER 08/03-08/07
Department of Education Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico
MUSIC TEACHER 08/89-08/98
Rafael Cordero Elementary School-Catano, Puerto
Rico
MUSIC TEACHER 08/97-05/98
Isaac del Rosario Elementary School-Catano,
Puerto Rico MUSIC TEACHER 09/96-05/97
Eloiza Pascual High School- Caguas, Puerto Rico
MUSIC TEACHER 10/90-05/91
Jose Collazo High School-Juncos, Puerto Rico
MUSIC TEACHER 08/89-01/90
OTHER
TEACHING
LATIN HEAT - SAN JOSE, CA.
LEAD TROMBONIST 01/02-PRESENT
ORQUESTA CANDELA - OAKLAND, CA.
LEAD TROMBONIST 06/94-PRESENT
ORQUESTA AVANCE-SAN LEANDRO,CA.
LEAD TROMBONIST 05/94-08/06
MOPS AND BROOMS- SACRAMENTO, CA.
JANITORIAL SERVICES 06/00-01/02
CARLOS SANTANA - SAN RAFAEL, CA.
LEAD TROMBONIST 08/99-03/01
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Music with Concentration
in Trombone, 1986
Conservatory of Music
San Juan, Puerto Rico
CONTACT INFORMATION
SUMMARY
With over 30 years of teaching
experience in both the Elementary,
High School as well University and
Professional levels.
My strengths are in motivating,
encouraging and developing musical
abilities focusing on a positive learning
environment. Excellent rapport with
special needs and at risk children as well
as their parents. Professional musical
experience that spans over 45 years in
both performance and recordings.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Developed a small recorder musical
group consisting of various elementary
school age children and presented
concerts to other students and faculty.
Participated in a special musical
program that was presented to both the
Governor of Puerto Rico as well as the
Secretary of Education which designated
our Elementary school "School of
Excellence" for 1997-98.
Developed and presented special
musical programs to both faculty and
students throughout the school year.
Participated in National Physical Activity
Day, serving as judge for various events.
Various certificates of appreciation
Participated in several school workshops
to enhance both teaching and
evaluation skills. Presented various
professional musical workshops to the
student body as well as faculty.
Performed on the 2000 Grammy Awards
held at Staples Center in Los Angeles
with Carlos Santana.
LANGUAGES
Proficient in English and Spanish
INSTRUMENTS
Trombone
Euphonium
Trumpet
Recorder
Piano
Latin Percussion
CONTACT INFORMATION
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8490 Orchard Creek Way . Elk Grove, CA. 95624
DUTIES & COMPETENCIES
Ability to help students improve
their knowledge in Music and
Spanish.
Teaching children how to play a
range of musical instruments.
Developed lessons, prepared
students for participation in recitals,
competitions and examinations.
Created, implemented and
evaluated multifaceted lesson plans
to accommodate multiple learning
styles in a group setting.
Collaborate with students and
parents to set long and short-term
goals and plans including
participation in recitals,
competitions and examinations.
REFERENCES
Upon Request
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Student Interaction Management
Proactive problem solver
Multicultural sensitivity
Organized and Patient
Flexible and Adaptable
Individualized Education Plans
Whole Group Learning
Experience with ESL and Special
needs students.
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