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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
Denver, CO
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • 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
Parker, CO
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • 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
Westminster, CO
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • 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
Westminster, CO
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Managed classroom routines and student behavior
  • Observed and reflected on teaching strategies and student student engagement

Summer Camp Teacher

Sasquatch Productions
Parker, CO
06.2025 - 06.2025
  • 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
Westminster, CO
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • 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
Highlands Ranch, CO
01.2026 - 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, CO
05-2026

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
01.2026 - Current

Practicum Experience

Shaw Heights Middle School
08.2025 - 12.2025

Summer Camp Teacher

Sasquatch Productions
06.2025 - 06.2025

Practicum Experience

Foster Dual Language PK-8
03.2025 - 05.2025

Practicum Experience

Harris Park Elementary School
08.2024 - 02.2025

Summer Camp Teacher

Sasquatch Productions
07.2023 - 07.2023

Practicum Experience

Hodgkins Leadership Academy
09.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - K-12 Music Education

Regis University
Alyza Alires-Bates