Alyza Alires-Bates
Arvada
Summary
Passionate music education student seeking student teaching placement to apply hard-earned culturally diverse education skills in an inclusive and supportive classroom. Focused on fostering creativity, community, and personal growth amongst all ages in a fun and interactive music classroom.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Experience
Hodgkins Leadership Academy
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and teaching lessons for general 1st grade students
- Added support for small group and individual instruction
- Managed classroom and student behavior
Summer Camp Teacher
Sasquatch Productions
2023.07 - 2023.07
- Lead 2 week long summer musical camps for 5-11 year olds at the PACE Center.
- Taught music and dances to enrolled students each day, followed by a performance at the end of each week for parents.
Practicum Experience
Harris Park Elementary School
2024.08 - 2025.02
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and delivering lessons for PK-5 music students
- Supported individual and small group behavior
- Managed classroom routines and student behavior
- Worked with substitute teacher to help lead everyday class when lead teacher was absent
Practicum Experience
Foster Dual Language PK-8
2025.03 - 2025.05
- Managed classroom routines and student behavior
- Observed and reflected on teaching strategies and student student engagement
Summer Camp Teacher
Sasquatch Productions
2025.06 - 2025.06
- Lead 2 week long summer musical camps for 5-11 year olds at the PACE Center.
- Taught music and dances to enrolled students each day, followed by a performance at the end of each week for parents.
Practicum Experience
Shaw Heights Middle School
2025.08 - 2025.12
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and teaching lessons for middle school band, orchestra, and choir
- Managed classroom routines and student behavior
- Supported individual and group instruction
Practicum Experience
Copper Mesa Elementary School
2026.01 - Current
- Observed and reflected on teaching strategies and classroom engagement
- Managed classroom routines and student behavior
Education
Bachelor of Arts - K-12 Music Education
Regis University
Denver, CO2026-05
Skills
- Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Strong Communication and Collaboration
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
University Contact
University Email: aaliresbates@regis.edu
Timeline
Practicum Experience
Copper Mesa Elementary School
2026.01 - Current
Practicum Experience
Shaw Heights Middle School
2025.08 - 2025.12
Summer Camp Teacher
Sasquatch Productions
2025.06 - 2025.06
Practicum Experience
Foster Dual Language PK-8
2025.03 - 2025.05
Practicum Experience
Harris Park Elementary School
2024.08 - 2025.02
Summer Camp Teacher
Sasquatch Productions
2023.07 - 2023.07
Practicum Experience
Hodgkins Leadership Academy
2022.09 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Arts - K-12 Music Education
Regis University