ANGELA DI CASTRO
Woodbridge,Canada
Summary
Dedicated Music Teacher and professional vocalist committed to providing a solid education and instilling music appreciation in all students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
York Catholic District School Board
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted student participation and understanding of musical concepts.
- Implemented diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and enhance student performance.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored feedback to support individual growth.
- Organized school-wide music events, fostering a collaborative environment among students and faculty.
- Integrated technology and multimedia resources to enrich music education and increase student engagement.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents through regular communication about student achievements and areas for improvement.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Fostered creativity by encouraging improvisation, composition, and arrangement within the classroom setting.
- Contributed to school-wide events such as liturgies and Christmas shows by providing expertise in rehearsals and performances.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for continual improvement.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse students, resulting in increased motivation and progress.
Music Teacher
York Catholic District School Board - Father John Kelly/St James Catholic
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse students, resulting in increased motivation and progress.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for continual improvement.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Enhanced students understanding of music theory through engaging activities and instruments such as recorder and xylophone.
- Fostered creativity by encouraging improvisation, composition, and arrangement within the classroom setting.
- Motivated students to practice consistently through goal-setting, tracking progress, and providing constructive feedback.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, creating an inclusive environment conducive to learning.
- Assisted in the selection and acquisition of instruments, sheet music, and equipment to support the music program's growth.
- Utilized current technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
- Incorporated religious songs to promote catholic faith within the classroom.
Vocal Music Teacher LTO Contract
Toronto Catholic District School Board - Holy Angels Catholic School
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Designed and developed engaging lesson plans that foster music appreciation.
- Created lesson plans that accommodated multiple intelligences.
- Integrated cooperative learning activities and multicultural lessons to raise class participation levels.
- Successfully used the Orff music method to foster music performance, literacy and creativity with students.
- Demonstrated cultural diversity in music and enhanced students academic and social skills.
- Utilized various hands-on activities to actively engage students.
- Reviewed curriculum and determined modifications that promoted student achievement for those requiring IEP's.
- Responsible for directing the children's choir for monthly masses and liturgies throughout the year.
- Organized and maintained a system for accurate and complete record-keeping grading.
- Assessed student learning and progress daily.
- Promoted faith development through religious music.
- Maintained a well organized classroom with various music displays and materials.
- Provided positive reinforcement to maintain a productive and focused classroom.
- Submitted report cards for the end of the year term.
- Collaborated with colleagues and integrated curriculum within music class.
- Worked together with parents, administration and other faculty to achieve the best outcome for students.
Vocal Music Teacher LTO Contract
Toronto Catholic District School Board - St. Cyril/Our Lady Of Wisdom
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Developed and presented lesson plans that cover a wide range of topics and foster music appreciation from Kindergarten through Grade 8 while maintaining student interest and discipline.
- Implemented lesson plans that accommodated multiple intelligences, and education aligned with the curriculum.
- Reviewed curriculum and determined modifications that promote student achievement requiring IEP's.
- Incorporated religious music for liturgies and assemblies.
- Integrated cooperative learning activities and multicultural lessons to raise class participation levels, as well as demonstrate cultural diversity in music, and enhance students' academic skills.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans, focusing on vocal technique mastery and music theory understanding.
Vocal Music Teacher LTO Contract
Toronto Catholic District School Board - Precious Blood / St. Kevin Catholic School
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed and presented lesson plans that cover a wide range of topics and foster music appreciation from Kindergarten through Grade 8 while maintaining student interest and discipline.
- Implemented lesson plans that accommodated multiple intelligences, and education aligned with the curriculum.
- Reviewed curriculum and determined modifications that promote student achievement for those requiring IEP's.
- Directed school choir and prepared songs for annual masses and upcoming concerts.
- Conducted rehearsals and workshops.
- Incorporated religious music for liturgies and assemblies.
- Integrated cooperative learning activities and multicultural lessons to raise class participation levels, as well as demonstrate cultural diversity in music, and enhance students' academic and social skills.
- Assisted with daily classroom and program procedures.
- Submitted first term report cards outlining students' progress.
- Attended Parent Teacher interview in order to discuss each students' progress in music classes.
- Expanded students' cultural appreciation by introducing them to various musical genres and styles from around the world.
- Created newsletters for upcoming choir rehearsals for the Christmas Concert at Church.
- Demonstrated positive encouragement to keep students motivated and eager to learn and progress.
- Submitted report cards for the end of the year term.
Vocal Music Teacher LTO Contract
Toronto Catholic District School Board
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Designed and developed motivating lesson plans that explained the fundamentals of music.
- Utilized various hands-on activities to actively engage students and consolidate important concepts; designed and developed motivating lesson plans that explained the fundamentals of music.
- Provided lesson plans by following the Ontario Music Curriculum expectations Kindergarten - Grade 8.
- Incorporated religious music for liturgies and assemblies.
- Tailored lesson plans and integrated a wide range of activities and materials to accommodate all styles of learners.
- Reviewed curriculum and determined modifications that promoted student achievement for those requiring IEP's.
- Responsible for directing the children's choir for monthly masses as well as the graduation assembly and year end concert.
- Organized and maintained a system for accurate and complete record-keeping grading.
- Assessed student learning and progress.
- Maintained a well organized classroom with various music displays and materials.
- Provided positive reinforcement to maintain a productive and focused classroom.
- Submitted report cards for the end of the year term.
Substitute Teacher
Toronto Catholic District School Board
- Monitored and maintained a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation; fostered students' curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities.
- Created a classroom environment that was conducive to learning and appropriate to the interests of students; maintained positive rapport with students and parents.
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Provided effective classroom management and clear instruction.
- Implemented teacher lesson plans to optimize student's understanding of curriculum material.
- Tracked students' performance for each lesson for future reference.
- Planned individual and /group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and students needs; incorporated into planning all diagnostic information as required in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Updated Attendance logs and student progress reports.
- Provided students with appropriate assignments and return corrections and feedback to submitted work.
- Completed daily reports to communicate relevant information to the classroom teachers.
- Encouraged students to ask questions and discuss assignments.
- Used a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities etc) to motivate and stimulate children's abilities.
- Used available technology/instructional media to enhance the students' learning experiences (Padlet, Starfall, Math Magician, digital books).
- Assessed students' performance and progress to ensure they were enhancing their skills on a regular basis; established and maintained a positive relationship with students' parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.
Vocal Music Teacher
Stage Academy
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction and demonstration.
- Taught voice lessons to students of different age groups which included: singing.
Vocal Music Teacher
Private Practice
- Taught singing lessons to children between ages 4-12.
- Prepared lesson plans and activities to teach students about pitch, phrasing, rhythm, posture, breath support and annunciation.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Primary/Junior
Tyndale University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Specialized Honours - Vocal Music
York University
Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Father Bressani Catholic High School
01.1996
Skills
- Successfully completed long term occasional positions as Music Teacher with The York Catholic District School Board Toronto catholic District School Board
- 10 years of teaching music at private schools and school boards with successful interaction with students and peers
- Successfully incorporated the Orff method to engage students' imagination through a mixture of singing, dancing, acting and the use of percussion instruments and recorders
- Successfully demonstrated connections between the music program and numeracy/literacy
- Proven ability for tailoring lesson plans to meet the students' diverse needs and capture their interest and imagination
- High degree of technological skills, using various platforms to engage students
- Adaptable and flexible in a variety of environments and grade levels through teaching experiences
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Committed to supporting the catholic faith through participation in liturgies and masses
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Padlet
- Snapveter
- Flipgrid
- Seesaw
- MusicPlay
Certification
- Additional Qualifications- Vocal Music Part 1
- Royal Conservatory Of Music
- Completed Coursework: Vocal Music Part 1
- Currently enrolled in Vocal Music Part 2
- Grade 8 Royal Conservatory Of Music Certificate
- Registered for ORFF Music Course
LANGUAGES
English - Full Professional
Italian - Full Professional
OCT NUMBER
713199
Timeline
Music Teacher
York Catholic District School Board
09.2024 - 06.2025
Music Teacher
York Catholic District School Board - Father John Kelly/St James Catholic
09.2023 - 06.2024
Vocal Music Teacher LTO Contract
Toronto Catholic District School Board - St. Cyril/Our Lady Of Wisdom
02.2023 - 03.2023
Vocal Music Teacher LTO Contract
Toronto Catholic District School Board - Holy Angels Catholic School
10.2022 - 12.2023
Vocal Music Teacher LTO Contract
Toronto Catholic District School Board - Precious Blood / St. Kevin Catholic School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Vocal Music Teacher LTO Contract
Toronto Catholic District School Board
04.2019 - 06.2019
Vocal Music Teacher
Stage Academy
Vocal Music Teacher
Private Practice
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Specialized Honours - Vocal Music
York University
Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Father Bressani Catholic High School
Substitute Teacher
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Bachelor Of Education - Primary/Junior
Tyndale University
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