Jordyn Bonilla
Rio Linda
Summary
With 3 years of experience as the Band Director at Natomas Charter School's Performing and Fine Arts Academy, I am adept in modern teaching methods and fostering student-centered learning environments. I excel in creating rigorous lesson plans, significantly enhancing student engagement, and fostering exciting classroom dynamics. I consider myself to be skilled in positive reinforcement strategies, whilst establishing strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Band Director
Natomas Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Work with 3 levels of band as well as a student-lead after-school music lesson class with students in grade levels 6 through 12.
- ASB (Associated Student Body) Advisor for the High School level.
- Establish lesson plans to meet the needs of each of the band ensembles to help them meet collective goals constructed by myself and students.
- Top level (high school) band competes in festivals and performs in Disneyland as part of their performance requirements. Trips are arranged and planned by the music directors at NCS.
- Intermediate Band competes in one festival for Music in the Parks every year - another trip that is planned by the music directors at NCS.
- All levels of band collaborate with other music ensembles and other departments at NCS in order to build cross-campus collaboration and build the band program and music department.
Student Teacher
Antelope Crossing Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Conferred with cooperating teacher to establish instructional goals and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Organized my own lesson plans and established classroom structure that students followed on a daily basis.
- Built relationships with students' parents and provided feedback on student growth and progress.
Education
Career Technical Education (CTE)
Davis Joint Unified School District
Davis, CA04-2023
Teaching Credentials - Single Subject in Music Ed.
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2022
Bachelor of Music Education -
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2021
Skills
- Modern Teaching Methods
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Strong Personal Commitment
- Classroom technology
Accomplishments
- As seen on The Kelly Clarkson Show, I am part of an all-female mariachi band, Mariachi Bonitas, that empowers women to take a stance and perform mariachi music that has been historically performed by only men.
- Competed with Freelancers Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps and won the 2019 DCA World Championships in Williamsport, PA.
- NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars) Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
- Member of the Sacramento State Jazz Ensemble that won a 2020 DownBeat Award.
- Performed in Carnegie Hall, New York at the age of 17 as part of the National Band and Orchestra Festival.
- Performed with groups such as Folsom Lake Symphony and Modesto Opera.
Certification
2023 - Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential
2023 - Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential
2022 - Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential
Timeline
Band Director
Natomas Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Antelope Crossing Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Career Technical Education (CTE)
Davis Joint Unified School District
Teaching Credentials - Single Subject in Music Ed.
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Music Education -
California State University, Sacramento
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